Source: Click here Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Synopsis: The ageing dams in India are threatening water security for the future. As the reservoir water is being replaced by soil, technically known as silt or sediment. Introduction: In the race of building large dams, India ranks in the third… Continue reading The rising concern of India’s ageing dams
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Medical boards for access to abortion untenable: Report
What is the News? The Centre for Justice, Law and Society(CJLS), Jindal Global Law School has undertaken a study to analyse the feasibility of setting up Medical Boards. Boards are proposed in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy(MTP) (Amendment) Bill, 2020. Background: MTP Amendment Bill,2020: The Bill seeks to amend Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act,… Continue reading Medical boards for access to abortion untenable: Report
HAL completes “Sukhoi Aircraft” order
What is the News? Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.(HAL) has manufactured the last two of the 272 Su-30MKIs aircraft. It will deliver them to the Indian Air Force. Facts: Sukhoi Su-30MKI: It is a twin-jet multi-role air superiority fighter developed by Russia’s Sukhoi and built under licence by India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) for the Indian Air Force… Continue reading HAL completes “Sukhoi Aircraft” order
“Global Climate Risk Index 2021” – India is 7th Worst Hit Nation
What is the News? German watch, the Germany-based think tank, released the Global Climate Risk Index,2021. About the Index Data Sources: The index is prepared based on the data from the Munich Re NatCatSERVICE11. The data is identified as one of the most reliable and complete databases worldwide, on this matter. Other than that, It… Continue reading “Global Climate Risk Index 2021” – India is 7th Worst Hit Nation
NITI Aayog’s “Megacity plan for Little Andaman”
What is the News? Niti Aayog has released a megacity plan for Little Andaman. The plan is a part of its Vision Document titled “Sustainable Development of Little Andaman Island”. Facts: Aim: To leverage the strategic location and natural features of the Little Andaman island. A new greenfield coastal city will be developed as a… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s “Megacity plan for Little Andaman”
“3 Language Policy” is not applicable to the Central govt. offices
What is the News? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has said that the 3 language policy is not applicable to offices of the Union government. About the News What was the issue? A question was filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The questions were raised on the CRPF event in Karnataka for… Continue reading “3 Language Policy” is not applicable to the Central govt. offices
[Downloads] 7PM Compilation -February,2021 – 3rd and 4th week
Good Afternoon every one .We are posting The 3rd and 4th week January Compilation of 7pm Editorial for the month of January 2021 Click on the following link to download 3rd and 4th week February 2021
16th Census of India likely to postpone to 2022
What is the News? The Government of India is likely to postpone the 2021 census to 2022, due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the country. First phase of the Census was scheduled to be rolled out on 1st April 2020. Under this phase, House Listing & Housing Census and updating of the National Population… Continue reading 16th Census of India likely to postpone to 2022
What is “Garbage to Power Plant”?
What is the News? The Prime Minister mentioned the garbage to power Plant (Waste to power) plant in his speech. The plant is being commissioned inside the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Agriculture Market. About the Garbage-to-power plant: Developed by: CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology(IICT) Technology: It is based on a biomethanation technology-based Anaerobic Gas lift Reactor(AGR).… Continue reading What is “Garbage to Power Plant”?
Geography Quiz: Drainage System in India |2 Feb, 2021
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