Source: The post is based on the article “Health to harm: Researchers call for action against pharma pollution” published in Down To Earth on 12th December 2022 What is the News? According to the Lancet report, Pharmaceutical Pollution is an overlooked but urgent issue that needs coordinated action from across the pharmaceutical, healthcare and environmental… Continue reading Health to harm: Researchers call for action against pharma pollution
Japanese manufacturer files trademark case on ‘Ajinomoto’: How did the seasoning become popular?
Source: The post is based on the article “Japanese manufacturer files trademark case on ‘Ajinomoto’: How did the seasoning become popular?” published in Indian Express on 12th December 2022 What is the News? The Delhi High Court has halted the release of a film titled ‘Ajinomoto’, after a Japan-based seasoning manufacturer claimed infringement of its… Continue reading Japanese manufacturer files trademark case on ‘Ajinomoto’: How did the seasoning become popular?
India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately
Source: The post is based on the article “India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? India has conveyed to the 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the era of classifying terrorists as… Continue reading India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately
What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 What is the News? Apple has announced it will be increasing the number of data points protected by end-to-end encryption on iCloud from 14 to 23 categories. … Continue reading What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?
Funding reality check for India’s dream to achieve net-zero by 2070
Source: The post is based on the article “Funding reality check for India’s dream to achieve net-zero by 2070” published in the Business Standard on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About decarbonising the Indian economy. News: India lacks the capital to meet its net-zero carbon emissions target by… Continue reading Funding reality check for India’s dream to achieve net-zero by 2070
[Yojana November Summary] Coastal Erosion – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Coastal Areas are of vital importance. According to the UNEP, ~37% of the world’s population lives within 100 km of the coast. Coastal areas support a lot of economic activities including international trade and fishing. According to the OECD, ~90% of global trade occurs through marine route. Coastal areas have witnessed accelerated… Continue reading [Yojana November Summary] Coastal Erosion – Explained, pointwise
Get on with Census: Crucial demographic exercise cannot wait for next elections
Source: The post is based on the article “Get on with Census: Crucial demographic exercise cannot wait for next elections” published in the Business Standard on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Governance. Relevance: About the delay in Census. News: India’s decadal Census exercise has been carried out at the beginning of every decade for… Continue reading Get on with Census: Crucial demographic exercise cannot wait for next elections
Price distortions in fertilisers will not help farming in the long run. Govt can offer acreage-based cash transfers
Source: The post is based on the article “Price distortions in fertilisers will not help farming in the long run. Govt can offer acreage-based cash transfers” published in the Indian Express on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. Relevance: About India’s fertilizer consumption.… Continue reading Price distortions in fertilisers will not help farming in the long run. Govt can offer acreage-based cash transfers
Back on track – P.T. Usha can create a road map for India’s bid for the Olympics in the 2030s
Source: The post is based on the article “Back on track – P.T. Usha can create a road map for India’s bid for the Olympics in the 2030s” published in The Hindu on 12th November 2022. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Sports sector governance. Relevance: About improving India’s sports sector. News: Recently, P.T. Usha was appointed as… Continue reading Back on track – P.T. Usha can create a road map for India’s bid for the Olympics in the 2030s
[Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | November, 2022
Hello everyone, Prelims Marathon is a specific initiative for UPSC Prelims 2023. The initiative covers subjects like History, Economics, Polity, Science and Technology, Geography, and Environment. Here, we are posting the compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of November 2022. Click on the following link to download Download For daily Prelims Marathon MCQs– Click Here… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Monthly Compilation | November, 2022
