Author: Kunal Khureja

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A report by National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has recommended that the Union Government should privatize all Public Sector Banks (PSBs), except the State Bank of India (SBI). The Report further states that the Government ownership hinders the ability of the RBI to regulate the sector. The recommendation of… Continue reading Privatization of Banks: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The UN World Population Prospects Report 2022 is the 27th edition of the official United Nations population estimates and projections. The Report has presented population estimates from 1950 to the present for 237 countries or areas, underpinned by analyses of historical demographic trends. This latest assessment considers the results of… Continue reading The UN World Population Prospects Report and Population Issues in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Convention on Biological Diversity defines ‘sustainable use’ as the use of components of biological diversity in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity. This would help in maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and… Continue reading IPBES Report: Findings, Concerns and Suggestions – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India has been witnessing rising levels of inflation and unemployment since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. The situation has been worsened by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Many economists are saying that poor Indians are facing economic distress due combined impact of unemployment and inflation. To ease the situation, the Union Government… Continue reading Union Government’s 1 Million Job Promise: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Department of Consumer Affairs has issued ‘Guidelines for Prevention of Misleading Advertisements and Endorsements for Misleading Advertisements, 2022’. The Guidelines are a progressive step towards regulation of advertisements in India. They aim to curb misleading advertisements and protect the consumers. The guidelines… Continue reading Regulation of Advertisements in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Flood is an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land. Recently, over 5.5 million people have been affected in 32 districts of Assam (out of 35) due to the devastating floods as per the Assam Disaster Management Authority. Occurrence… Continue reading Frequent Floods in Assam – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction After a strategic retreat from Kabul following the Taliban takeover in August 2021, India has re-established its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan. India has deployed a team in its embassy in Kabul, 10 months after it pulled out its officials from the mission following the Taliban’s capture of power. The current… Continue reading India’s Engagement with Taliban – Explained, pointwise