Source: The post is based on the article “At COP27, Biden tightens methane emissions rule” published in TOI on 11th November 2022. What is the News? The US President has announced new initiatives at COP27 to strengthen the U.S. Leadership in tackling Climate Change. What are the new initiatives announced by the US President at… Continue reading At COP27, Biden tightens methane emissions rule
Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the case about?3 What are the observations made by the Supreme Court on this?4 What did the Supreme Court say on the Collegium system?… Continue reading Centre’s silence on judicial postings condemnable: Supreme Court
Himalayan Gray Langur: Altitude decides simian attitude to diet
Source: The post is based on the article “Altitude decides simian attitude to diet” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2022. What is the News? A study has found that different elevations of habitation make one group of Himalayan Gray Langur prefer fruits and another group feeds on flowers. About Himalayan Gray Langur Himalayan… Continue reading Himalayan Gray Langur: Altitude decides simian attitude to diet
PM unveils 108-feet-long bronze statue of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda in Bengaluru
Source: The post is based on the article “PM unveils 108-feet-long bronze statue of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda in Bengaluru” published in PIB on 10th November 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has unveiled a 108-feet-long bronze statue of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda in Bengaluru. The statue has been named as the Statue of Prosperity.… Continue reading PM unveils 108-feet-long bronze statue of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda in Bengaluru
Nine countries join alliance to boost offshore windpower
Source: The post is based on the article “Nine countries join alliance to boost offshore windpower” published in Economic Times on 10th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Global Offshore Wind Alliance(GOWA)?3 What is Offshore wind energy?4 What are the advantages and challenges of Offshore wind energy? What is the News? Nine… Continue reading Nine countries join alliance to boost offshore windpower
Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data
Source: The post is based on the article “Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data” published in Business Standard on 10th November 2022. What is the News? India has joined the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) which was launched at the 27th Conference of the Parties(COP27) in Egypt. What are Mangroves?… Continue reading Area under moderately dense mangroves fell in 10 years, shows data
A court of the future: There is need to finetune mechanisms of accountability within judiciary
Source: The post is based on the article “A court of the future: There is need to finetune mechanisms of accountability within judiciary” published in the Indian Express on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About accountability within the judiciary. News: The Supreme Court need some… Continue reading A court of the future: There is need to finetune mechanisms of accountability within judiciary
India & EU: Standard deviations
Source: The post is based on the article “India & EU: Standard deviations” published in the Business Standard on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: About the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) rules. News: Recently, the European Securities and Markets Authority… Continue reading India & EU: Standard deviations
In EWS verdict, a discrimination antithetical to equality
Source: The post is based on the article “In EWS verdict, a discrimination antithetical to equality” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Relevance: About India’s reservation criteria. News: The Supreme Court of India in… Continue reading In EWS verdict, a discrimination antithetical to equality
Supreme Court’s Judgment on EWS Reservation – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are the provisions of Reservation for EWS?3 What has been the decision of the SC regarding the Reservation for EWS?4 What were the questions considered by the SC in the EWS Judgment?5 What is the minority view of the SC Bench?6 What should the approach going ahead?7 Conclusion… Continue reading Supreme Court’s Judgment on EWS Reservation – Explained, pointwise
