Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Physicists have recently made the most precise test yet of the Standard Model of Particles by measuring the magnetic moment of an… Continue reading Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?
Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court
Source: The post is based on the article “Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has ordered the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Delhi to announce within 24 hours the date of the polls to elect the mayor… Continue reading Nominated members cannot vote in Delhi Mayor poll: Supreme Court
Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)
Source: The post is based on the article “Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)” published in PIB on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has designated the Khalistan Tiger Force and the Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force as terrorist organizations under… Continue reading Designation of Organisations/individuals as ‘Terrorist Organization’/ ‘Terrorist’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967(UAPA)
Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023 What is the News? TRAFFIC and WWF-India has brought out a publication titled ‘India’s Pangolins Buried in Illegal Wildlife Trade’. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Over 1,000 pangolins poached and trafficked in India between 2018 and 2022
Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry
Source: The post is based on the article “Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Puducherry has launched the country’s first Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) framework as part of a pact under the Indo-Norway Integrated Ocean Initiative. What is Marine Spatial… Continue reading Marine Spatial Planning framework, country’s first, launched in Puducherry
Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Source: The post is based on the article “Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why” published in Down To Earth on 17th February 2023 What is the News? The widespread use of Lead has resulted in extensive environmental contamination, human exposure and significant public health problems in… Continue reading Element of mystery: Lead poisoning is a huge public health concern for India; here’s why
Social security and the story of two Budgets
Source– The post is based on the article “Social security and the story of two Budgets” published in The Hindu on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government schemes and interventions Relevance: Socio-economic Welfare of vulnerable section News- In Union Budget 2023-24, the finance minister asserted that since 2014, the central government has ensured a better quality… Continue reading Social security and the story of two Budgets
Billionaire Raj: The rise of India’s multi-business conglomerates
Source– The post is based on the article “Billionaire Raj: The rise of India’s multi-business conglomerates” published in the Business Standard on 18th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Wealth concentration News- Recently, two announcements of the past few days grabbed attention. One was Tata-owned Air India’s eye-popping order for 470 passenger planes. The second… Continue reading Billionaire Raj: The rise of India’s multi-business conglomerates
Supreme Court must use cases pending against UAPA to examine its scope
Source– The post is based on the article “Supreme Court must use cases pending against UAPA to examine its scope” published in The Indian Express on 17th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance: Measures adopted by government to deal with terrorism News- In recent times, arbitrary use of India’s omnibus anti-terror law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act… Continue reading Supreme Court must use cases pending against UAPA to examine its scope
[Yojana February 2023 Summary] Youth and Health – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The youth constitute nearly half of India’s population. Youth contribute to the economic growth of the country as it is the most productive age group being employed. Much of the economic growth potential of India is derived from the vibrant and highly skilled youth population in the country. Youth face… Continue reading [Yojana February 2023 Summary] Youth and Health – Explained, pointwise
