Source– The post is based on the article “Towards transparency in OTT regulation” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Entertainment and broadcasting industry News- It has been two years since the government issued the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules through which the Ministry of… Continue reading Towards transparency in OTT regulation
RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks
Source– The post is based on the article “RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks” published in the mint on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilisation of resources Relevance: Issues related to banking sector News- The Reserve Bank of India recently proposed to adopt the Expected Credit Loss… Continue reading RBI’s provisioning rule proposal for bad loans is good for banks
The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism
Source– The post is based on the article “The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism” published in The Indian Express on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Economic scenario across the world News- The world economy is undergoing major changes in recent times. What is happening across the global… Continue reading The New Abnormal: Global institutions, consensus are fraying under pressure from protectionism
[UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #112 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Karnataka Home State, Reading Hobby
Date of Interview: 17 Feb 2023 afternoon, Session last lion to go Board: M Sathiyavathy Home State: Karnataka Background: B.com (Rani channamma University belagavi) Hobby: Reading k p poornachandra tejasvi books on hunting man eaters (translation of Kenneth Anderson’s books) Medium of interview- Hindi asked questions in both Hindi and English iss text ko padneke baad bhool… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2022] – Transcript #112 : M Sathiyavathy Board, Karnataka Home State, Reading Hobby
Surya Nutan: Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere
Source: The post is based on the article “Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? The formal launch of the Indian Oil Corporation’s Surya Natan solar cook-stove at the India Energy Week 2023 must be looked at closely from the point of view… Continue reading Surya Nutan: Smoke signals from the renewable energy sphere
The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves
Source: The post is based on the article “The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that the maximum temperatures over northwest, west, and central India would be 3-5°C higher than the long-term average. What are Heat Waves? According to the… Continue reading The sophisticated anatomy of heat waves
Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer
Source: The post is based on the article “Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer” published in Times Now on 26th February 2023 What is the News? Seismologists at The Australian National University(ANU) have documented the evidence of a distinct fifth layer of earth at the centremost part of Earth— the “innermost… Continue reading Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer
Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has sought more information about Mission Shakti because it is concerned about a persistent lack of protection officers to… Continue reading Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases
eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM
Source: The post is based on the article “eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? Prime Minister in his Mann Ki Baat address, said experiments such as eSanjeevani application had ensured medical services to people living in far-flung areas of the… Continue reading eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM
Winter Heatwaves – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In March of last year (2022), meteorologists in India issued the first heat wave warning of the year. They were anticipating an exceptionally early summer with some of India’s highest temperatures ever recorded. But, this year, India Meteorological Agency issued the year’s first heat wave advisory in February. It stated… Continue reading Winter Heatwaves – Explained, pointwise
