Source: The post is based on the article “The right corporate culture would end moonlighting” published in the Livemint on 30th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian economy and employment. Relevance: About Moonlighting. News: Wipro has sacked 300 employees it found guilty of working for its competitors. This triggered the ‘moonlighting’ debate. Contents1 What is moonlighting?2 Why moonlighting is… Continue reading The right corporate culture would end moonlighting
A costly decision – Extension of PMGKAY should have been avoided
Source: The post is based on the article “A costly decision – Extension of PMGKAY should have been avoided” published in the Business Standard on 30th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3: Indian economy. Relevance: About extending PMGKAY. News: Recently, the government has extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY-Phase VII) for a further period of 3… Continue reading A costly decision – Extension of PMGKAY should have been avoided
UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles
Source: The post is based on the article “UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles” published in The Hindu on 30th September 2022. What is the News? UNESCO has released a list of 50 exclusive and iconic heritage textile crafts of India under the title “Handmade for the 21st Century: Safeguarding Traditional Indian… Continue reading UNESCO launches list documenting 50 iconic Indian heritage textiles
How climate change is threatening Himalayan hydropower projects
Source: The post is based on the article “How climate change is threatening Himalayan hydropower projects” published in TOI on 30th September 2022. What is the News? According to a study, more than 650 hydropower projects planned or under construction in the Himalayan region are at risk from hazards related to melting glaciers. About the… Continue reading How climate change is threatening Himalayan hydropower projects
What is the Rs 600-crore redevelopment plan for Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Rs 600-crore redevelopment plan for Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple” published in Indian Express on 30th September 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister will be inaugurating the Mahakaleshwar Corridor, constructed in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain. What is the Mahakal corridor? Mahakal Maharaj Mandir Parisar Vistar… Continue reading What is the Rs 600-crore redevelopment plan for Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple
Major floods on Mars? China’s rover finds evidence
Source: The post is based on the article “Major floods on Mars? China’s rover finds evidence” published in Down To Earth on 28th September 2022 What is the News? China’s Zhurong rover that landed on Mars in 2021 has found evidence of major floods that took place billions of years ago. What is Zhurong Rover?… Continue reading Major floods on Mars? China’s rover finds evidence
SC moves the needle on marital rape debate: for MTP purposes, it is rape
Source: The post is based on the article “SC moves the needle on marital rape debate: for MTP purposes, it is rape” published in Indian Express on 30th September 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has recently given its verdict on the termination of pregnancy under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy(MTP) Act. It… Continue reading SC moves the needle on marital rape debate: for MTP purposes, it is rape
Supreme Court’s abortion ruling
Source: This post is based on the following articles: a. “Supreme Court’s abortion ruling” published in Indian Express on 30th September 2022. b. “Doctors need not report identity of minors seeking abortion, says Supreme Court” published in The Hindu on 30th September 2022. c. ”Supreme Court axes 51-year-old curb, single women get equal abortion rights”… Continue reading Supreme Court’s abortion ruling
[Yojana September Summary] Ushering Investments (in J&K) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Fiscal Status Prior to Reorganization3 Framing Economic Policies4 Attracting investments5 Tourism6 Horticulture7 Foreign Trade and Investment8 Impact on J&K Bound Investment9 Appropriate Investor Strategy10 Towards a Bright Future Introduction The Government had changed the status of Jammu and Kashmir 3 years ago. The region was reorganised into Union Territory… Continue reading [Yojana September Summary] Ushering Investments (in J&K) – Explained, pointwise
Why India wants desi navigation tech on phones
Source: The post is based on the article “Why India wants desi navigation tech on phones” published in Livemint on 30th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NavIC?3 Why does India need NavIC?4 How does NaviC work compared to GPS systems? 5 Why is the NaviC phone rollout taking time? What is the… Continue reading Why India wants desi navigation tech on phones
