Source: The post is based on the article “Groundwater report waters down aquifer-level data, say experts” published in Business Standard on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Groundwater Resources of India 2022. What are the key findings of the report? Groundwater: The total annual groundwater… Continue reading Dynamic Groundwater Resources of India 2022: Groundwater report waters down aquifer-level data, say experts
FSSAI proposes regulations for genetically modified food
Source: The post is based on the article “FSSAI proposes regulations for genetically modified food” published in Business Standard on 22nd November 2022. What is the News? Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified Foods) Regulations,2022. About Draft Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified… Continue reading FSSAI proposes regulations for genetically modified food
Deglobalisation poses a climate threat that demands attention
Source– The post is based on the article “Deglobalisation poses a climate threat that demands attention” published in the Hindu on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment degradation News- The article explains the impacts of deglobalisation on efforts to fight climate change. What are the impacts of degobalisation on fighting against climate change? Mitigation– Climate… Continue reading Deglobalisation poses a climate threat that demands attention
The ‘India pole’ in international politics
Source– The post is based on the article “The ‘India pole’ in international politics” published in The Hindu on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: Foreign policy of India News- The article explains the Indian foreign policy. Contents1 Why is India reluctant to take sides in international affairs?2 What are the priorities of… Continue reading The ‘India pole’ in international politics
Climate change – on COP 27
Source– The post is based on the article “At COP27, one hit and many misses” and published in The Indian Express and “deja vu over the story of a calamity foretold” published in the mint on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment degradation News- The article explains the major developments at COP27. Contents1 What were… Continue reading Climate change – on COP 27
Smooth flow – On Inland Waterways in India
Source: The post is based on an article “Smooth flow” published in Business Standard on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Contents1 Relevance: inland waterways in India2 What is the present situation of inland waterways in India?3 What are the benefits of inland waterways?4 What are the concerns? Relevance: inland waterways in India News: The government… Continue reading Smooth flow – On Inland Waterways in India
Politics over pension – on NPS
Source: The post is based on an article “Politics over pension” published in Business Standard on 23rd November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: concerns associated with Old Pension Scheme. News: Punjab along with other states such as Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Jharkhand have opted to restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) from the current National Pension System… Continue reading Politics over pension – on NPS
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
Strategy to save: The National Suicide Prevention Strategy must percolate to every district
Source: The post is based on the article “Strategy to save – The National Suicide Prevention Strategy must percolate to every district” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About India’s Suicide Prevention Strategy. News: Recently, the Ministry of… Continue reading Strategy to save: The National Suicide Prevention Strategy must percolate to every district
Project UNNATI: Skill training of MGNREGS workers lags; Centre blames it on the States
Source: The post is based on the article “Skill training of MGNREGS workers lags; Centre blames it on the States” published in The Hindu on 23rd November. What is the News? The Union Rural Development Ministry wants to link the performances of the States under the project UNNATI with its labour budget for the next financial… Continue reading Project UNNATI: Skill training of MGNREGS workers lags; Centre blames it on the States
