Source: The post is based on the article “India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 What is the News? India and the United Kingdom have signed and exchanged letters for the Young Professionals Scheme in London,UK. What is the Young Professionals Scheme? The Young… Continue reading India, U.K sign and exchange letters for Young Professionals Scheme
Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation” published in PIB on 9th January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Cooperation has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Cooperation in 2022? Computerization of Primary Agriculture… Continue reading Year End Review 2022: Ministry of Cooperation
Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?
Source: The post is based on the article “Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?” published in Indian Express on 9th January 2023 What is the News? Joshimath, Uttarakhand has been declared as a landslide and subsidence-hit zone. What is Land Subsidence? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA), subsidence… Continue reading Joshimath crisis: What is land subsidence and why does it happen?
Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the standards set up by BIS for these three electronic devices?2.1 Digital television receivers with built-in satellite tuners3 USB Type C receptacles, plugs and… Continue reading Centre adopts new standards for digital TV receivers
What is the new US FDA-approved treatment for early Alzheimer’s?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the new US FDA-approved treatment for early Alzheimer’s?” published in Indian Express on 10th January 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Alzheimer disease?3 What is Lecanemab?4 Who can use this drug? What is the News? The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved… Continue reading What is the new US FDA-approved treatment for early Alzheimer’s?
Year End Review- 2022 : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review- 2022 : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways” published in PIB on 9th January 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Year End Review- 2022 : Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Report on municipal finances: Municipal corporations in India are gasping for funds
Source: The post is based on the article “Municipal corporations in India are gasping for funds” published in Business Standard on 10th January 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released a study titled “Report on municipal finances”. The study reveals how municipal bodies are increasingly dependent on fund transfers from… Continue reading Report on municipal finances: Municipal corporations in India are gasping for funds
Establishing Campuses of Foreign Universities in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the salient features of UGC Regulations on Foreign University Campuses in India?3 What are the benefits of establishing Foreign University Campuses in India?4 What are the concerns with the UGC Regulations?5 What are the challenges in establishing Campuses of Foreign Universities in India?6 What should be done… Continue reading Establishing Campuses of Foreign Universities in India – Explained, pointwise
A mountain reeling under human aggression
Source: The post is based on the following articles “A mountain reeling under human aggression” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023. “Broken-Back Mountains: Joshimath, Darjeeling, Sikkim” published in The Times of India on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management. Relevance: About protecting Hilly areas. News: The Himalayan town Joshimath is under tremendous… Continue reading A mountain reeling under human aggression
The delay in the decennial Census
Source: The post is based on the article “The delay in the decennial Census” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Population and associated issues. Relevance: About the implications of the delaying census. News: The decennial Census exercise has been postponed till September 2023. Except for the 2021 census, none of the previous… Continue reading The delay in the decennial Census
