Author: Kunal Khureja

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The massive fire that broke out at the Bhalswa landfill site in Delhi on April 26 has not been completely dozed off yet. The residents, staying near the landfill have informed the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) that poisonous fumes are entering their homes which are causing breathing problems. A… Continue reading Rising Frequency of Landfill Fires – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Nature is all the animals, plants, and other things in the world that are not man-made. It also includes all the events and processes that are not caused by people. It plays a pivotal role in the overall development and wellbeing of an individual. It provides multiple resources to humans… Continue reading Relevance of Nature for Human Health – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Indonesia, the world’s biggest producer, exporter, and consumer of palm oil, will ban all exports of the commodity and its raw materials from April 28. The objective behind this decision is to reduce domestic shortages of cooking oil and bring down its skyrocketing prices. India is already grappling with record-high… Continue reading Palm Oil Crisis and its Implications for India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Russia’s attack on Ukraine has led to sudden rise in global commodity prices. Russia is the largest exporter of natural gas, fertilizers and wheat. It’s the second largest exporter of oil after Saudi Arabia. In terms of coal, it is the third largest exporter globally. The supply of these commodities… Continue reading Coal Shortage in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The pandemic has tested the resilience of the global community on various fronts such as whether it can unite to ensure the availability of COVID-19 medical products for everyone. In this regard, India and South Africa, in October 2020, gave a clarion call at the World Trade Organization (WTO) demanding… Continue reading COVID-19 Vaccine and TRIPS IP Waiver – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction State Bank of India has raised the marginal cost of funds-based lending rates (MCLR) for the first time in three years. SBI raised the MCLR by 10 basis points (bps) across tenures to 7.1% (from 7% earlier). Other public sector and private banks are set to raise MCLRs in the… Continue reading Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates (MCLR) – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Ministry of Law and Justice recently notified the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022. It seeks to amend the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957 passed by Parliament. According to the new Act, the three MCDs—East Delhi Municipal Corporation, South Delhi Municipal Corporation and North Delhi Municipal Corporation—will be merged… Continue reading Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2022: Provisions, Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Indian Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar on April 19, 2022. Traditional medicines products abound globally and the Centre will go a long way in enhancing wellness in society. It aims to harness the potential… Continue reading Global Centre for Traditional Medicine – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Apple recently announced that consumers will have the right to purchase spare components of their products. This has been done after an order of the Federal Trade Commission of the United States. The order directs manufacturers to remedy unfair anti-competitive practices and asks them to make sure that consumers can… Continue reading The Right to Repair – Explained, pointwise