Source: The post is based on the article “Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?” published in Indian Express on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has conceptualized a Lightweight Payment and Settlements System. What is the Lightweight Payment and Settlement System… Continue reading Alternative to UPI, NEFT, RTGS: What is RBI’s planned ‘lightweight’ payments system for emergencies?
France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 About France’s ban on domestic short-haul flights3 How much does air transport contribute to global CO2 emissions?4 What are the… Continue reading France bans short-haul domestic flights: Can curbs on airplane emissions help fight climate change
Hackers target Indian organisations with spear phishing
Source: The post is based on the article “Hackers target Indian organisations with spear phishing” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? According to a report, as many as 53% of organizations studied in India were victims of spear phishing in 2022. What is Spear Phishing? Spear Phishing is an… Continue reading Hackers target Indian organisations with spear phishing
World Energy Investment Report 2023: Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.
Source: The post is based on the article “Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 What is the News? The International Energy Agency has released the World Energy Investment Report 2023. What are the key findings of the World Energy Investment Report 2023? Investment… Continue reading World Energy Investment Report 2023: Clean energy funds rise, but mostly in China, Europe, U.S.
Recycling permanent magnets for rare earths
Source: The post is based on the article “Recycling permanent magnets for rare earths” published in the Business Standard on 31st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About rare earth permanent magnets. News: Recently, the PM has inaugurated India’s first facility to produce rare earth permanent… Continue reading Recycling permanent magnets for rare earths
Our DPI approach is just what the world was seeking
Source: The post is based on the article “Our DPI approach is just what the world was seeking” published in Live Mint on 31st May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – E-governance, International Relations. Relevance: About India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) approach. News: Recently, few global organisations have endorsed India’s digital public infrastructure (DPI) approach. Contents1 What is… Continue reading Our DPI approach is just what the world was seeking
Economics of biofuels – Food and feed must be given priority
Source: The post is based on the article “Economics of biofuels – Food and feed must be given priority” published in the Business Standard on 31st May 2023 Syllabus: GS – 3: Energy. Relevance: About E20 target. News: The government said to achieve the level of ethanol blending in petrol to 20% (E20) by 2025, instead of… Continue reading Economics of biofuels – Food and feed must be given priority
Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing
Source: The post is based on the article “Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About all-in-one insurance policy. News: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority… Continue reading Universal cover – IRDAI’s plans to expand risk protection levels need government backing
Withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes: The short history of a large note
Source: The post is based on the article “The short history of a large note” published in The Hindu on 31st May 2023 Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About RBI’s decision to withdraw Rs 2,000 notes. News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading Withdrawal of Rs 2000 notes: The short history of a large note
[Yojana May 2023 Summary] Potential of India’s EdTech sector – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is EdTech?3 What are the key growth drivers of India’s EdTech sector?4 What are the potential benefits of India’s EdTech sector? 5 What are the challenges faced by India’s EdTech sector?6 How India’s EdTech sector will evolve in future?7 What should be done? Introduction Since a decade, Education Technology… Continue reading [Yojana May 2023 Summary] Potential of India’s EdTech sector – Explained, pointwise
