Source: The post is based on an article “What we don’t understand about prohibition in Bihar: It’s popular” published in The Indian Express on 23rd December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: alcohol ban in Bihar and issues with it News: The article discusses the effect of banning alcohol in Bihar and measures to prevent hooch related… Continue reading What we don’t understand about prohibition in Bihar: It’s popular
Taking the lead on regulation of digital assets
Source: The post is based on an article “Taking the lead on regulation of digital assets” published in The Indian Express on 23rd December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security Relevance: measures to curb digital financial crimes News: The G20’s Finance Track discussions came up with the regulation of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) to curb financial crimes such… Continue reading Taking the lead on regulation of digital assets
A tall order – on Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
Source: This post is created based on the article “A tall order”, published in Business Standard on 23rd December, 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 3, Environment, Biodiversity Conservation News: 15th Conference of Parties (COP 15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, has managed to conclude Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) agreement. The agreement may prove… Continue reading A tall order – on Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)
Explained | What do the J&K Land Grants Rules, 2022 entail?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What do the J&K Land Grants Rules, 2022 entail?” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 What is the News? The J&K Lieutenant Governor’s administration has notified fresh land rules under J&K Land Grant Rules-2022. What are J&K Land Grant Rules-2022? J&K Land Grant… Continue reading Explained | What do the J&K Land Grants Rules, 2022 entail?
Around 40,000 women trained all over India under Nai Roshni Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Around 40,000 women trained all over India under Nai Roshni Scheme” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of Minority Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the Scheme. Note: Nai Roshni scheme has now been merged as a component of Pradhan… Continue reading Around 40,000 women trained all over India under Nai Roshni Scheme
Year End Review of Department of Pharmaceuticals-2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Year End Review of Department of Pharmaceuticals-2022” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has launched several initiatives and schemes in 2022. What are the schemes and initiatives launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals in 2022? Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya… Continue reading Year End Review of Department of Pharmaceuticals-2022
Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” to secure and restore lions’ habitats
Source: The post is based on the article “Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” to secure and restore lions’ habitats” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the Project Lion document titled “Lion @ 47: Vision for… Continue reading Lion @ 47: Vision for Amrutkal” to secure and restore lions’ habitats
Gene Therapy: Approaches, Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Scientists in the United Kingdom had been testing a technique of Gene Therapy on a girl suffering from a form of cancer (T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia). The doctors had tried several standard treatments including chemotherapy and radiation but with limited success. The Scientists have reported some success in the treatment… Continue reading Gene Therapy: Approaches, Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy
Source: The post is based on the article “India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy” published in The Hindu on 24th December 2022 What is the News? India along with China and Russia abstained from voting on a resolution adopted by the United Nations Security Council(UNSC). The resolution demanded an immediate… Continue reading India abstains from UNSC vote on Myanmar, calls for constructive diplomacy
Ministry of Culture administers the scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship Financial Support to protect Folklore Artists
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture administers the scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship Financial Support to protect Folklore Artists” published in PIB on 23rd December 2022 What is the News? The Minister of Culture has informed the Lok Sabha about the steps taken by the Government to support and promote… Continue reading Ministry of Culture administers the scheme of Scholarship and Fellowship Financial Support to protect Folklore Artists
