Source: The post is based on the following articles “Years after Bt cotton, GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard” published in Business Standard on 26th October 2022 “Understanding GM mustard: what is it, and how has it been achieved?” published in Indian Express on 27th October 2022 “Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation… Continue reading Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee approves commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard yet again
The overvalued rupee: Managing exchange rate volatility and forex reserves
Source– The post is based on the article “The overvalued rupee: Managing exchange rate volatility and forex reserves” published in the Business Standard on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy Relevance– External economy News- The article explains the need for higher foreign reserves for India. What factors explain the need for higher foreign reserves?… Continue reading The overvalued rupee: Managing exchange rate volatility and forex reserves
Why producing CBG, LBG, hydrogen, methanol from biogas can be beneficial
Source: The post is based on an article “Why producing CBG, LBG, hydrogen, methanol from biogas can be beneficial” published in DTE on 19th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Biogas and its various applications. News: With the advancement in research and the tremendous urge to shift to greener fuels, biogas came back into the picture to supplement the… Continue reading Why producing CBG, LBG, hydrogen, methanol from biogas can be beneficial
The climate crisis and the urgent need for global cooperation
Source– The post is based on the article “The climate crisis and the urgent need for global cooperation” published in The Indian Express on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News- The article explains steps taken by the EU to fight climate change. It also suggests solutions to fight climate change. Global warming is fast… Continue reading The climate crisis and the urgent need for global cooperation
We’ve made significant progress on poverty reduction
Source: The post is based on an article “We’ve made significant progress on poverty reduction” published in Live Mint on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice News: Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2022 has been released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative. What approach is followed by MPI… Continue reading We’ve made significant progress on poverty reduction
Protecting competition – on CCI penalty on Google
Source: The post is based on an article “Protecting competition” published in Business Standard on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: fines imposed on Google by CCI News: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed two fines within seven days on Google. What were the reasons behind imposing fine? Fines were imposed for two reasons –… Continue reading Protecting competition – on CCI penalty on Google
Improving access to entertainment content
Source: The post is based on an article “Improving access to entertainment content” published in The Hindu on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Social Justice Relevance: efforts needed to make movies disabled friendly News: The article discusses the efforts that is required to make movies disabled friendly. Movies should be made in such a way that even… Continue reading Improving access to entertainment content
Pakistan’s exit from FATF Grey List and India’s challenge
Source: The post is based on an article “Pakistan’s exit from FATF Grey List and India’s challenge” published in The Indian Express on 27th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: removing Pakistan from the grey list of FATF News: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recently announced the removal of Pakistan from its “Grey List’.… Continue reading Pakistan’s exit from FATF Grey List and India’s challenge
Ban on Conversion Therapy – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Conversion Therapy?3 What are the issues with Conversion Therapy?4 What was the ruling of Madras HC regarding Conversion Therapy?5 What should be done going ahead?5.1 Legal Basis5.2 Change in curriculum5.3 Sensitisation6 Conclusion Introduction The National Medical Commission (NMC) recently sent a letter to all of the State… Continue reading Ban on Conversion Therapy – Explained, pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of October 2022 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2023. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – October, 2022 – 3rd week
