For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The devastating effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. The Monsoon rainfall is becoming increasingly erratic. There is wide variation in regional distribution of rainfall, the frequency of extreme rainfall events is rising followed by prolonged dry spells. This year, the regions of East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand… Continue reading Impact of Climate Change on Monetary Policy – Explained, pointwise
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India Taiwan Relationship – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Two recent developments have brought the India Taiwan Relationship into focus. The first was the China-Taiwan crisis precipitated by the visit of Speaker of the US House of Representatives to Taiwan in early August 2022. The ensuing crisis and possibility of Chinese invasion on Taiwan led to worries about disruption… Continue reading India Taiwan Relationship – Explained, pointwise
Oil Production in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s domestic crude oil production has been on a consistent decline. In FY2021-22, it slipped to 28.4 million metric tonnes (MMT). This is the lowest domestic oil production in over two decades. India is the third-largest consumer of oil in the world. Low domestic oil production forces India to meet… Continue reading Oil Production in India – Explained, pointwise
[Yojana October Summary] Green Telecom – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction With the advent of 5G Technology it is expected that there will be significant rise in towers, small cells and BT Stations (Base Transceiver). It is feared that it will result in accelerating Green House Gas (GHG) and Carbon emissions, contributing to global warming. To reduce the adverse effect on… Continue reading [Yojana October Summary] Green Telecom – Explained, pointwise
Nobel Prizes 2022 in Sciences – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Nobel Prizes 2022 have been announced. The Prizes have been awarded for pioneering research in various fields in sciences and for efforts in furthering peace. About the Nobel Prize The first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, Sweden in 1901 on the 5th death anniversary of Alfred Nobel. Swedish… Continue reading Nobel Prizes 2022 in Sciences – Explained, pointwise
Issues with Local Governance in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction It is almost 30 years since the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, creating the new Local Governance Framework in India, were made operational in April 1993. The Acts, focused on enabling democratic decentralization, have provisions that devolved a range of powers and responsibilities to local elected bodies and made… Continue reading Issues with Local Governance in India – Explained, pointwise
Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry: FAO Report – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Forests are host to most of Earth’s terrestrial biodiversity. Tropical rainforests alone account for 50% of the terrestrial species. The conservation of the world’s biodiversity is therefore crucially dependent on the way the forests are utilized. The role of forests in maintaining biodiversity is explicitly recognized by the United Nations… Continue reading Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry: FAO Report – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra October Summary] Artificial Intelligence in Agripreneurship (AI in Agriculture) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The need to increase agriculture production has become immense as the population is rising at a fast pace. Technology has made significant inroads in the field of agriculture. The growth of start-ups in the field is helping to increase the production and efficiency even for small landholdings. Artificial Intelligence as… Continue reading [Kurukshetra October Summary] Artificial Intelligence in Agripreneurship (AI in Agriculture) – Explained, pointwise
India’s Approach to Multilateralism – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The External Affairs Minister (EAM) of India visited the United Nations (UN) for the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2022. At the session, the EAM reiterated the need for ‘reformed multilateralism‘ through which the United Nations Security Council should reform itself into a more inclusive… Continue reading India’s Approach to Multilateralism – Explained, pointwise
India’s Overseas Development Cooperation – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction As India is developing and modernising, the Government of India is improving its efforts to help the poorer nations across the world, both towards ending poverty and improving living standards. India’s role in international overseas development cooperation and partnership has undergone significant transformation over the past years. India is now… Continue reading India’s Overseas Development Cooperation – Explained, pointwise
