For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) notified the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023, which are an amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The Amendment to IT Rules has generated intense debate, with some… Continue reading Amendment to IT Rules and regulating fake news – Explained, pointwise
States’ subsidy accounting must be transparent: CAG
Source: The post is based on the article “States’ subsidy accounting must be transparent: CAG” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) of India has addressed the Annual Accountant General’s Conclave. What are the key highlights from his address? Firstly, States must take measures… Continue reading States’ subsidy accounting must be transparent: CAG
Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers”
Source: The post is based on the article “Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About tiger population. News: Recently, the government released the 5th cycle of India’s Tiger Census. Based on the survey, the… Continue reading Burning bright – India must balance conservation efforts with the rights of forest dwellers”
Small & Green Future – That India needs more nuclear power generation is not in doubt. But it should rely less on big plants
Source: The post is based on the article “Small & Green Future – That India needs more nuclear power generation is not in doubt. But it should rely less on big plants” published in The Times of India on 11th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Energy. Relevance: About the need for small modular reactors(SMRs). News: India, by… Continue reading Small & Green Future – That India needs more nuclear power generation is not in doubt. But it should rely less on big plants
Amul vs Nandini threatens to limit choices for consumers
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Who Moved My Milk? – Amul vs Nandini battle is meaningless. India needs both to expand nationally and shake things up” published in The Times of India on 11th April 2023. “Express View: Amul vs Nandini threatens to limit choices for consumers” published in the Indian Express on 11th… Continue reading Amul vs Nandini threatens to limit choices for consumers
Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation
Source: The post is based on the article “Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation” published in PIB on 10th April 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways(MoPSW) issued a draft on ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’. What is the Draft Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy? Aim:… Continue reading Draft ‘Sagarmala Innovation and Start-up Policy’ issued for Stakeholder Consultation
Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) and formulate a national model to be adopted by all the states… Continue reading Centre told to frame policy for menstrual hygiene in schools
President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga
Source: The post is based on the article “President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The President of India took part in Gaj Utsav at Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam to mark 30 years of Project Elephant.… Continue reading President marks 30 years of Project Elephant at Kaziranga
Copernicus programme: Month of climate contradictions: Contrasts noted worldwide in March 2023, finds Copernicus
Source: The post is based on the article “Month of climate contradictions: Contrasts noted worldwide in March 2023, finds Copernicus” published in Down To Earth on 11th April 2023 What is the News? According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), March 2023 saw variations on several meteorological fronts. Copernicus programme found that the world… Continue reading Copernicus programme: Month of climate contradictions: Contrasts noted worldwide in March 2023, finds Copernicus
How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?
Source: The post is based on the article “How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?” published in The Hindu on 11th April 2023 What is the News? The unusual rise in heat in February this year followed by an untimely spell of widespread rain during the month of March in parts of the… Continue reading How have recent weather events affected the wheat crop?
