Source: The post is based on the article “Each of Earth’s tectonic plates has its own history” published in The Times of India on 8th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 1 – Geography Relevance: geographical features of the Earth. News: The article discusses various geographical feature of the Earth. What is a mantle? It is the layer between… Continue reading Each of Earth’s tectonic plates has its own history
What Our Embassies Owe Indian Mothers Abroad
Source: The post is based on the article “What Our Embassies Owe Indian Mothers Abroad” published in The Times of India on 8th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Indian Diaspora Relevance: concerns associated with Indian parents in Europe News: Indian families in European countries often face problems with their child being taken away by the child… Continue reading What Our Embassies Owe Indian Mothers Abroad
Supreme Court judgment on Freedom of Press and its significance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Supreme Court of India’s recent judgment ordered the restoration of the broadcasting license of MediaOne, a Kerala-based television channel. It is considered as a significant victory for the freedom of the press. The ruling has highlighted the mounting political and economic pressures faced by the Indian media and the… Continue reading Supreme Court judgment on Freedom of Press and its significance – Explained, pointwise
Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports
Source: The post is based on the article “Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Central government has extended the date for implementation of the track and trace system for exports of drug formulations till August 1,2023.… Continue reading Drugmakers get more time to join ‘Track and Trace’ system for exports
Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected
Source: The post is based on the article “Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected” published in Indian Express on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a revision in the formula for the pricing of natural gas. What is the revised natural gas… Continue reading Changes in domestic gas pricing formula: Math, rationale, and how consumers are affected
A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study” published in ANI on 8th April 2023 What is the News? A recent study carried out by the researchers was able to achieve the most accurate calibration of Cepheid stars. What are Cepheid Stars? Cepheid Star is… Continue reading A new measurement could change understanding of the Universe: Study
A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts
Source: The post is based on the article “A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts” published in Down To Earth on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The substantial research and conservation resources invested towards studying, protecting and managing smaller and less charismatic carnivores has generally been poor.… Continue reading A megafauna bias in India’s carnivore research is hampering the country’s conservations efforts
Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation
Source: The post is based on the article “Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has ordered that the wild elephant Arikompan roaming at Santhanpara and Chinnakkanal in the Idukki district… Continue reading Efforts on to get satellite radio collar for ‘Arikompan’ before translocation
E-monitoring roads: unpaid fines driving govt. Rethink
Source: The post is based on the article “E-monitoring roads: unpaid fines driving govt. Rethink” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has accepted in the Supreme Court that its implementation of Section 136 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 has many problems and required mending.… Continue reading E-monitoring roads: unpaid fines driving govt. Rethink
Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages
Source: The post is based on the article “Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages” published in The Hindu on 8th April 2023 What is the News? The government has identified and documented distinctive features of more than one lakh villages across the country. This entire exercise has been carried… Continue reading Mission to map rural India’s cultural assets covers over one lakh villages
