Author: Kunal Khureja

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is fortification of food?3 What is the new rice fortification scheme?4 What is the need of fortification?5 What are the concerns associated with rice fortification?6 What are the guidelines under the new SOP for Rice Fortification?7 What should be the approach ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction The Union Government has… Continue reading Rice Fortification: Benefits, Concerns and Guidelines – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the background of the issue?3 What was the case before the Supreme Court?4 What did the Supreme Court rule?5 What is the significance of the Judgment?6 Conclusion Introduction The Suprme Court recently ordered the release of A G Perarivalan, one of the seven convicts in the Rajiv… Continue reading The Supreme Court’s Judgment on Pardoning Powers of the Governor – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the GST3 What was the case before the Supreme Court?4 What is the SC’s Judgment on GST?5 What is the significance of the Judgment on GST?6 What has been response of the Union and State Governments on the verdict?7 Will SC’s Judgment on GST disrupt the GST regime?8… Continue reading The Supreme Court’s Judgment on GST – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the proposed dimensions of IPEF?3 What is the significance of IPEF?4 Will IPEF be beneficial for India?5 What are the associated challenges?6 What lies ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction On May 23 2022, before the Quad leaders’ summit in Tokyo, the United States launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).… Continue reading IPEF: Indo-Pacific Economic Framework – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are Key findings of the report?3 What is the significance of the report?4 What are the implications of rising inequality?5 What are the challenges in addressing inequality?6 What steps have been taken to reduce inequality?7 What more steps are required?8 Conclusion Introduction The ‘State of Inequality in India’… Continue reading State of Inequality in India Report – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the World Meteorological Organization (WMO)3 What are the key findings of the State of Global Climate Report?4 What are the adverse impacts of rapid climate change?5 What steps have been taken to tackle climate change?6 What are challenges in tackling climate change?7 What should be the approach going… Continue reading The State of Global Climate Report – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What has been the history of ethanol blending in India?3 What is the current status of Ethanol Blending?4 What has been the international experience?5 What are the salient features of National Biofuel Policy 2018?6 What are the recent amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels?7 What is the significance… Continue reading Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the trend of Total Factor Productivity (TFP) growth in India and the World?3 What are the Structural Determinants of TFP Growth in India?4 What is the need to enhance the TFP?5 What steps have been taken to improve productivity in India?6 What are the challenges in improving… Continue reading Improving Total Factor Productivity: Challenges and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why is it imperative to be prepared for the next pandemic?3 What have been the learnings from the COVID-19 Pandemic?4 What are the vulnerabilities faced by India in tackling the next pandemic?5 Why is India facing a shortage of Healthcare personnel?6 What should be the approach going ahead?7 What… Continue reading Preparing for the Next Pandemic – Explained, pointwise