Source: The post is based on the article “Centre seeks stricter implementation of ban on e-cigarettes” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? The Union Health Ministry has issued a public notice for stricter implementation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and… Continue reading Electronic Cigarettes Act,2019: Centre seeks stricter implementation of ban on e-cigarettes
Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards
Source: The post is based on the article “Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Education and PARAKH (The National Assessment Centre) has organized the 1st National level workshop on assessment with States and UTs.… Continue reading Education Ministry holds meet on PARAKH aimed at unifying 60 school Boards
Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study” published in Down To Earth on 23rd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Methane?3 What are Methane Policies?4 What about Methane policies in India? What is the News? According to a study, only… Continue reading Methane mitigation policies cover 13% emissions, most not stringent enough: Study
The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners
Source: The post is based on the article “The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners ” published in Livemint on 23rd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What does WHO say about the use of Non-Sugar Sweeteners(NSS) or artificial sweeteners?3 How much are artificial sweeteners consumed in India?4 What does FSSAI have to say about… Continue reading The bitter truth about artificial sweeteners
How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating
Source: The post is based on the article “How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Radiometric Dating?3 What is the drawback of using Carbon-14 for Radiometric Dating?4 What is Calcium-41?5 How did researchers overcome this drawback of Calcium-41?6… Continue reading How lasers are helping calcium-41 break into radiometric dating
Solidarity for peace – The G-7 must build a global consensus on the world’s challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Solidarity for peace – The G-7 must build a global consensus on the world’s challenges” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About Hiroshima G7 Summit. News: Recently, Hiroshima G7 Summit occurred.… Continue reading Solidarity for peace – The G-7 must build a global consensus on the world’s challenges
It’s time to ensure safer skies
Source: The post is based on the article “It’s time to ensure safer skies” published in The Hindu on 23rd May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About Mangalore air accident and aviation sector. News: It has been 13 years since an aircraft crashed in Mangalore resulting in the deaths of 158… Continue reading It’s time to ensure safer skies
UPSC Topper Mayur Hazarika IAS Rank 5 | Optional Subject & Marksheet
Dr. Mayur Hazarika of Assam has achieved the remarkable feat of securing the All India Rank 5 in the UPSC Civil Services 2022 exam. He has thoroughly impressed by his outstanding achievement in tackling this arduous task with such finesse and determination. Here’s a comprehensive look into his journey, optional subject, background, and the strategy he employed to achieve… Continue reading UPSC Topper Mayur Hazarika IAS Rank 5 | Optional Subject & Marksheet
Withdrawal of currencies: need and challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 About the recent withdrawal of currencies3 What are the reasons for the withdrawal of currencies?4 What are the previous instances of withdrawal of currencies in India? 5 What are the various advantages of the withdrawal of currencies? 6 What are the challenges faced while withdrawing currencies? 7 What should be done? Introduction … Continue reading Withdrawal of currencies: need and challenges – Explained, pointwise
IAS Topper Smriti Mishra Rank 4 | UPSC CSE 2022 – Answer sheets & Optional Subject
Smriti Mishra of Prayagraj has achieved the remarkable feat of securing the All India Rank 4 in the UPSC Civil Services 2022 exam. Her name has become synonymous with determination and perseverance. Here’s a comprehensive look into her journey, optional subject, background and the strategies she employed to achieve this monumental success in UPSC exam. IAS topper, Smriti… Continue reading IAS Topper Smriti Mishra Rank 4 | UPSC CSE 2022 – Answer sheets & Optional Subject
