Source- The post is based on the article “Reimagining the urbanrural dichotomy” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2023. Syllabus: GS1- Urbanisation and remedies. GS2- Government policies and interventions Relevance– Changing from of urbanisation News– The rural urban continuum or urban rural continuum has drawn wide attention in recent years. What is the urban-rural… Continue reading Reimagining the urban – rural dichotomy
The rise of the ESG regulations
Source- The post is based on the article “The rise of the ESG regulations” published in “The Hindu” on 13th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance– Issues related to corporates News– Regulators and corporations around the world have embraced the idea that businesses should be measured by their environmental impact, commitment to social issues… Continue reading The rise of the ESG regulations
Safe harbour at risk: On the impact of the proposed Digital India Act, 2023
Source: This post is created based on the article “Safe harbour at risk: On the impact of the proposed Digital India Act, 2023”, published in The Hindu on 13th March 2023. Syllabus Topic – GS paper 2 – Government policies and interventions for development in various sector News: The proposed Digital India Act, 2023 is… Continue reading Safe harbour at risk: On the impact of the proposed Digital India Act, 2023
The China hand in Saudi-Iran diplomacy
Source: This post is created based on the article “The China hand in Saudi-Iran diplomacy”, published in Indian Express on 13th March 2023. Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2, Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests News: Recently, the Saudi Arabia and Iran entered a deal, which was brokered by… Continue reading The China hand in Saudi-Iran diplomacy
Silicon Valley Bank crisis: Reasons and Impacts - Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the California-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), a cornerstone of the US technology and startup industries, has failed. This marks the biggest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. The Silicon Valley Bank crisis has resulted in the subsequent seizure of SVB assets by regulators has generated a global wave of… Continue reading Silicon Valley Bank crisis: Reasons and Impacts - Explained, pointwise
Scientists devise ‘glowscope’ to bring fluorescent microscopy to schools
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists devise ‘glowscope’ to bring fluorescent microscopy to schools” published in The Hindu on 13th March 2023. What is the News? Researchers at Winona State University, USA have created a design for a rudimentary Fluorescence Microscope. What is Fluorescence Microscopy? An optical microscope views an object by… Continue reading Scientists devise ‘glowscope’ to bring fluorescent microscopy to schools
Milestone in India and Australia reach Critical Minerals Investment Partnership
Source: The post is based on the article “Milestone in India and Australia reach Critical Minerals Investment Partnership” published in PIB on 13th March 2023. What is the News? India and Australia have taken a significant step towards investing in critical minerals projects to develop supply chains between the two countries. What are Critical Minerals?… Continue reading Milestone in India and Australia reach Critical Minerals Investment Partnership
Russia crude in tank, India steps up petroleum product exports to EU as region shuns Moscow
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia crude in tank, India steps up petroleum product exports to EU as region shuns Moscow” published in Indian Express on 13th March 2023. What is the News? India’s petroleum product exports to the European Union (EU) have grown notably over the past few months as the… Continue reading Russia crude in tank, India steps up petroleum product exports to EU as region shuns Moscow
More buildings set to achieve net-zero waste
Source: The post is based on the article “More buildings set to achieve net-zero waste” published in The Hindu on 13th March 2023. What is the News? The Union Government is planning to soon issue guidelines for upcoming housing societies and commercial complexes in the country to mandatorily ensure net-zero waste and have their liquid… Continue reading More buildings set to achieve net-zero waste
Research team at IIT-Roorkee discovers new antibacterial molecule
Source: The post is based on the article “Research team at IIT-Roorkee discovers new antibacterial molecule” published in The Hindu on 13th March 2023. What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee have discovered a new antibacterial molecule named IITR00693. What is IITR00693? IITR00693 is a novel antibacterial molecule that could… Continue reading Research team at IIT-Roorkee discovers new antibacterial molecule
