Source– The post is based on the article “Preparing For Wars of Tomorrow” published in The Times of India on 28th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Changing nature of warfare News- The article explains the need for re-assessing war doctrines in context changing nature of warfare. Why is there a need to re-assess war-fighting… Continue reading Preparing For Wars of Tomorrow – on advance weapons
Should governments sell liquor and run lotteries?
Source– The post is based on the article “Should governments sell liquor and run lotteries?” published in The Hindu on 28th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Government intervention in market News- The article explains the government involvement in selling of sin goods. Contents1 What are different viewpoints about the… Continue reading Should governments sell liquor and run lotteries?
This Word Means | HAWK air defence equipment
Source: The post is based on the article “This Word Means | HAWK air defence equipment” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2022 What is the News? The United States is considering retrieving older HAWK air defence equipment from storage to send to Ukraine which is facing a heavy barrage of Russian drone-fired and… Continue reading This Word Means | HAWK air defence equipment
In 2020, over 3,30,000 people died in India due to exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion: Lancet
Source: The post is based on the article “In 2020, over 3,30,000 people died in India due to exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion: Lancet” published in The Hindu on 25th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the Lancet report on Health and Climate Change3 What are the key findings of… Continue reading In 2020, over 3,30,000 people died in India due to exposure to particulate matter from fossil fuel combustion: Lancet
Does RBI need to listen to the IMF on forex?
Source: The post is based on the article “Does RBI need to listen to the IMF on forex?” published in Livemint on 27th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 How have the rupee and other currencies performed against the dollar?3 How have central banks responded? 4 What was the IMF’s advice to countries on this?5… Continue reading Does RBI need to listen to the IMF on forex?
Notification of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) for regulatory review of Genome Edited Plants under SDN-1 and SDN-2 categories, 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Notification of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) for regulatory review of Genome Edited Plants under SDN-1 and SDN-2 categories, 2022” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genome Editing?3 Approaches to Genome Editing4 What are the various types of Site-Directed Nuclease processes?… Continue reading Notification of Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs) for regulatory review of Genome Edited Plants under SDN-1 and SDN-2 categories, 2022
Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Health Hazards, Exposures, and Impacts2.1 Assessment2.2 Indicators3 Adaptation, Planning, and Resilience for Health3.1 Assessment3.2 Indicators4 Mitigation Actions and Health Co-benefits4.1 Assessment4.2 Indicators5 Economics and Finance5.1 Assessment5.2 Indicators6 Public and Political Engagement6.1 Assessment6.2 Indicators7 What are the findings related to India?8 Conclusion Introduction Climate change is the greatest global health… Continue reading Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change – Explained, pointwise
Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya receives above 1 lakh visitors upto 30th September
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya receives above 1 lakh visitors upto 30th September” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 What is the News? The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has received over 1 lakh visitors till 30th September. What is Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya? The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a tribute to every Prime Minister… Continue reading Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya receives above 1 lakh visitors upto 30th September
India’s first indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer may show the way towards reducing costs of sensing experiments essential for geomagnetic sampling
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer may show the way towards reducing costs of sensing experiments essential for geomagnetic sampling” published in PIB on 26th October 2022 What is the News? Indian scientists have developed an indigenous Overhauser(OVH) Magnetometer. What are Overhauser(OVH) Magnetometers? Overhauser(OVH) Magnetometers are used for… Continue reading India’s first indigenous Overhauser Magnetometer may show the way towards reducing costs of sensing experiments essential for geomagnetic sampling
Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever — and 2022 was their worst summer yet
Source: The post is based on the article “Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever — and 2022 was their worst summer yet” published in Down To Earth on 26th October 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 About the melting of Glaciers in the Alps Mountains3 What are the consequences of Glacier Melting?4… Continue reading Glaciers in the Alps are melting faster than ever — and 2022 was their worst summer yet
