Source: The post is based on an article “Why the government must push ahead on free trade agreements” published in The Indian Express on 27th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: Concerns associated with free trade agreements News: The Indian government is increasing its free trade agreement with many countries like Australia, the UAE, etc.… Continue reading Why the government must push ahead on free trade agreements
Inflation and agency accountability
Source: The post is based on the article “Inflation and agency accountability” published in the Business Standard on 27th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to the concept of inflation News: The article explains the issues related to the inflation-targeting regime in India. It explains the creation of the concept of inflation targeting… Continue reading Inflation and agency accountability
A warship programme that must go full steam ahead
SourceL The post is based on the article “A warship programme that must go full steam ahead” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Defence manufacturing News: The article explains the issue of the development of aircraft carriers by the Indian navy. How can India classify aircraft carriers? In terms… Continue reading A warship programme that must go full steam ahead
Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs): India’s Approach and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with several trading partners. The European Union (EU) is also negotiating an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA) along with the negotiations for an India-EU FTA. The IPA will contain investment protection standards and an independent mechanism to settle disputes between investors and the Government… Continue reading Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs): India’s Approach and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre
Source: The post is based on the article “Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The parliamentary panel on Social Justice and Empowerment has highlighted the Centre’s “very slow” process to categorise over 260 denotified, nomadic and semi-nomadic tribes… Continue reading Expedite classification of nomadic tribes in quota lists, panel tells Centre
‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX” published in The Hindu on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The task force on Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) promotion has submitted its report recently. About the task force on AVGC promotion… Continue reading ‘Create in India,’ says task force on gaming, animation and VFX
Bottlenecks slow progress of ‘one nation one gas grid’
Source: The post is based on the article “Bottlenecks slow progress of ‘one nation one gas grid’” published in the Livemint on 27th December 2022. What is the News? According to the parliamentary panel, the ambitious national gas grid project for an interconnected natural gas network has slowed down, with progress in parts of southwest… Continue reading Bottlenecks slow progress of ‘one nation one gas grid’
Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Earth Sciences
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare” published in PIB on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Sciences has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences? -Six… Continue reading Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Earth Sciences
Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Source: The post is based on the article “Year-End Review -2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare” published in PIB on 27th December 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Ministry of Agriculture… Continue reading Year-End Review 2022: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022. What is the News? Scientists working on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have successfully trialled a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae. What is the need for Freezing Coral? 1)… Continue reading Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial
