For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Women in Science and Technology in India (1950-2000’s)3 Winds of Change – The 21st Century for Women in S&T4 Initiatives taken by the Government4.1 National Task Force for Women in Science4.2 KIRAN (Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing)4.3 Women Scientist Scheme (WOS)4.4 CURIE Programme (2008-09): Promoting S&T infrastructure4.5… Continue reading [Kurukshetra November Summary] S&T: Towards Women Empowerment
Author: Raveesh Sharma
Improving Agriculture Yield in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current status of agri yields in India?3 What are the reasons for low Agriculture Yield in India?4 What steps can be taken to improve Agriculture Yields?5 Conclusion Introduction India is poised to become the most populous nation in the world. The UN Report on World Population… 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For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why was the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 withdrawn?3 What are the benefits/positive aspects of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022?4 What are the concerns associated with the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022?5 What steps can be taken going ahead?6 Conclusion Introduction The Government has released the… 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 → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the Key Outcomes of COP27?3 What were the other developments at COP27?4 What is the significance of COP27?5 What are the issues/concerns with COP27?6 What should be done going ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Framework Convention (UNFCCC) Conference of Parties (COP), commonly referred… Continue reading COP27: Outcomes and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
Countering Terror Financing – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning Terror Financing?3 What are the major sources of Terror Financing?4 What are the current international mechanisms to curb Terror Financing?4.1 The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)4.2 Financial Intelligence Units4.3 Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC)4.4 The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT)4.5 International Convention for the Suppression of… Continue reading Countering Terror Financing – Explained, pointwise
Progress on the SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the findings of the SGD Gender Snapshot Report?3 What should be done going ahead?4 Conclusion Introduction The Progress on SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 has been released by the UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA). The Report presents the latest evidence… Continue reading Progress on the SDGs: Gender Snapshot 2022 – Explained, pointwise
India’s Strategy for Net Zero – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning of Net Zero?3 What is India’ approach to low carbon development?3.1 India’s Low Contribution to Global Warming3.2 India’s Energy Needs for Development3.3 India’s Commitment to Low-Carbon Strategies According to National Circumstances3.4 India needs to build Climate Resilience4 What is India’s Long Term Strategy for Net… Continue reading India’s Strategy for Net Zero – Explained, pointwise
Climate Finance: Meaning, Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the meaning of Climate Finance?3 What is the need for Climate Finance?4 What are the frameworks and conventions associated with Climate Finance?5 What are the current mechanisms for Climate Finance?6 What are the challenges associated with Climate Finance?7 What should be done going ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction At… Continue reading Climate Finance: Meaning, Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
Agriculture Exports: Status and Challenges
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → India’s agriculture exports have grown by 16.5% in April-September 2022 (on a year-on-year basis) compared to April-September in 2021. Indian agricultural, horticultural and processed foods are exported to more than 100 countries in the world. Major destination of India agricultural products are USA, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Nepal, and Bangladesh Major commodities… Continue reading Agriculture Exports: Status and Challenges
Trade Settlement in Rupee – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What measures have been announced for Trade Settlement in Rupee?3 What factors have necessitated Trade Settlement in Rupee?4 What are the benefits of Trade Settlement in Rupee?5 What are the challenges in Trade Settlement in Rupee?6 What can be done going ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction In July 2022, the RBI… Continue reading Trade Settlement in Rupee – Explained, pointwise
