For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its final report of the sixth assessment cycle, titled “AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023”. It emphasises the dangers that climate change brings to human and planetary well-being. The report synthesises findings from multiple working groups and special reports and underscores the… Continue reading IPCC Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6) – Explained, pointwise
Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India” published in the Live Mint on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About heat waves impact on economy. News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that February 2023 was the warmest February since 1901 with the average… Continue reading Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India
Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point
Source: The post is based on the article “Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point” published in the Indian Express on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy. Relevance: About recent bank failures and their impact on India.… Continue reading Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point
Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years
Source: The post is based on the article “Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years” published in the Times Now on 20th March 2023. What is the News? After 375 years of speculation and exploration, scientists have finally confirmed the existence of a “missing” continent known as Zealandia. About Zealandia Discovered by: The existence of Zealandia was… Continue reading Lost Continent Found: Zealandia Emerges After 375 Years
Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology
Source: The post is based on the article “Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology” published in the Business Standard on 20th March 2023. What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has entered an agreement with a private sector firm for manufacturing ceramic radomes. About ceramic radomes Ceramic radome is regarded as an essential,… Continue reading Carborundum Universal partners DRDO for ‘ceramic radome’ technology
World Happiness Report: Finland happiest country in the world, India ranked 126th: U.N. report
Source: The post is based on the article “Finland happiest country in the world, India ranked 126th: U.N. report” published in Indian Express on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network has released the World Happiness Report 2023. What is the World Happiness Report? The World Happiness Report… Continue reading World Happiness Report: Finland happiest country in the world, India ranked 126th: U.N. report
Union Minister inaugurates Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal in Uttarakhand
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister inaugurates Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal in Uttarakhand” published in PIB on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has inaugurated Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal in Uttarakhand What is… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope at Devasthal in Uttarakhand
Panel to moot ways to lure Indian startups back to India
Source: The post is based on the article “Panel to moot ways to lure Indian startups back to India” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) has formed a committee to design a road map to attract Indian start-ups to set up bases in… Continue reading Panel to moot ways to lure Indian startups back to India
Govt to support solar products’ adoption
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt to support solar products’ adoption” published in Livemint on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The government is likely to extend the scope of its ‘Off-grid Solar PV Applications’ programme to encourage small businesses in semi-urban and rural areas to go solar. What is the… Continue reading Govt to support solar products’ adoption
Credit Suisse crisis: How AT1 wipeout could impact the global bond market
Source: The post is based on the article “Credit Suisse crisis: How AT1 wipeout could impact the global bond market” published in Indian Express on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? Swiss regulator FINMA wrote down $17 billion of additional tier one, or AT1, Contingent Convertible (CoCo) bonds of Credit Suisse as UBS agreed… Continue reading Credit Suisse crisis: How AT1 wipeout could impact the global bond market
