For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The services sector is the most dominant sector of Indian economy in terms of the GDP. It has also attracted significant foreign investment, and is major contributor to India’s exports. It also provides employment to ~30% of India’s workforce. Services sector in India covers a wide variety of activities such… Continue reading Services Sector in India – Explained, pointwise
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CDS, Chief of Defence Staff: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Government has appointed Lt. General Anil Chauhan as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India. The post has been vacant since the death of the country’s first CDS Gen. Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash in December 2021. The appointment has been welcomed by defence experts. It… Continue reading CDS, Chief of Defence Staff: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
Draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Union Ministry of Communications has released the Draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022 for public comments. The Bill seeks to replace the colonial era legislation that regulated the sector, the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. Experts have praised the Bill for some progressive steps. At the… Continue reading Draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022 – Explained, pointwise
United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reforms – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) visited the United Nations (UN) for the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2022. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reform was the main agenda of Indias’ EAM. In his address to the UNGA, the EAM said that the need… Continue reading United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Reforms – Explained, pointwise
[Yojana September Summary] Ushering Investments (in J&K) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Government had changed the status of Jammu and Kashmir 3 years ago. The region was reorganised into Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh. The long-term strategy of the Government is transform the region and enable its economy to reach its full potential. The Government… Continue reading [Yojana September Summary] Ushering Investments (in J&K) – Explained, pointwise
Logistics Sector in India and National Logistics Policy – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The World Bank Logistics Performance Index 2018 (latest available) had ranked India 44th out of 160 nations. China and Vietnam did better than India with 26th and 39th ranks respectively. India’s Logistics Sector performed poorly on Customs (efficiency of clearing process/speed, simplicity etc.) and Infrastructure sub-indices of the Index. Poor… Continue reading Logistics Sector in India and National Logistics Policy – Explained, pointwise
Dispute Settlement System of the WTO: Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Dispute Settlement System of the WTO (World Trade Organization) has been stalled for long. The US has not allowed the appointment of experts to the Appellate Board. The Mechanism has been rendered non-functional since 2019 due to lack of quorum of adjudicators needed to hear appeals. It has deep… Continue reading Dispute Settlement System of the WTO: Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
[Kurukshetra September Summary] Education for Tribals – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The aim of any education system is to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels of school education. An inclusive education system ensures that no child loses any opportunity to learn and excel because of the circumstances of birth or background. To ensure inclusive education for tribals, the… Continue reading [Kurukshetra September Summary] Education for Tribals – Explained, pointwise
Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The 22nd summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) concluded recently in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. At the end of the summit, member nations signed the Samarkand Declaration, which identified the areas of cooperation to strengthen security and development. In the last 2 decades, the SCO has emerged as a key organization in… Continue reading Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) – Explained, pointwise
Impact of Climate Change on Monsoon – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The South-west Monsoon is a dominant weather system in the South Asian region. It lasts from June to September and is responsible for 75-80% of India’s yearly rainfall. The monsoon is vital for Indian economy as the kharif crops are largely dependent on monsoon rainfall. In addition, monsoon rainfall is… Continue reading Impact of Climate Change on Monsoon – Explained, pointwise
