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[Yojana November Summary] Coastal Erosion – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Coastal Areas are of vital importance. According to the UNEP, ~37% of the world’s population lives within 100 km of the coast. Coastal areas support a lot of economic activities including international trade and fishing. According to the OECD, ~90% of global trade occurs through marine route. Coastal areas have witnessed accelerated… Continue reading [Yojana November Summary] Coastal Erosion – Explained, pointwise

Slum Redevelopment in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Government of Maharashtra has given a go-ahead for the Dharavi Slum Redevelopment Project in Mumbai. Dharavi has often been referred to as the ‘largest slum’ in Asia. Slums seem to be an integral part of India’s urban landscape. Slum are symptomatic of several deficiencies like lack of urban planning,… Continue reading Slum Redevelopment in India – Explained, pointwise

[Kurukshetra December Summary] Bridging the Digital Divide – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Implementing e-governance to empower the population and promote economic growth is a big challenge in large and diversified country like India. The integration of technology-enabled communication and data driven governance along with internet and mobile technology has laid the foundation of efficient governance. e-Governance improves transparency of all operational processes.… Continue reading [Kurukshetra December Summary] Bridging the Digital Divide – Explained, pointwise

Regulation of Fintech in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The RBI had come out with guidelines on Digitial Lending in September 2022. The guidelines were welcomed as they has been aimed at protecting customers from unethical business practices, such as mis-selling, breach of data privacy, unfair business conduct, charging of exorbitant interest rates, adopted by digital lenders. According to… Continue reading Regulation of Fintech in India – Explained, pointwise

[Kurukshetra November Summary] S&T: Towards Women Empowerment

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction On the occasion of the Independence Day on 15th August, 2022, honorable Prime Minister of India emphasised that women power is significant for the growth of India and noted the contribution of ‘Nari Shakti‘ in the fields of law, education, science, law enforcement among other. Globally, governments and organisations are… Continue reading [Kurukshetra November Summary] S&T: Towards Women Empowerment

Improving Agriculture Yield in India – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India is poised to become the most populous nation in the world. The UN Report on World Population Prospects estimates that India’s population is expected to reach 1.5 billion by 2030. The global population is estimated to reach 8.5 billion by 2030 and 9.7 billion by 2050. This will put… Continue reading Improving Agriculture Yield in India – Explained, pointwise

Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Government has released the draft of the proposed Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022 (DPDP Bill) for public comments. The Bill is expected to be introduced in the Parliament in the Budget Session 2023. The Bill has undergone multiple iterations. The first draft, the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2018… Continue reading Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

COP27: Outcomes and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Framework Convention (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP), commonly referred to as COP27, concluded recently in Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt). The COP is the apex decision-making body of the United Nations Climate Change Framework Convention (UNFCCC). The COP has been held annually since the first UN… Continue reading COP27: Outcomes and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

Countering Terror Financing – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Third Ministerial of ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) on Counter-Terror Financing was held in New Delhi recently. Delegates from ~75 countries and international bodies attended the event. The event was focused on ways to combat global terror financing networks. Prior to this, India had also hosted a special meeting… Continue reading Countering Terror Financing – Explained, pointwise

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