Source: The post is based on the article “Rs 16K-crore green bond framework to cover funding across sectors” published in Business Standard on 7th November 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Finance is expected to soon release a framework for its maiden Rs 16,000-crore Green Bond issuance. What is Green Bond? A green… Continue reading Rs 16K-crore green bond framework to cover funding across sectors
Govt issues rules for waste-to-energy plan
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt issues rules for waste-to-energy plan” published in Livemint on 5th November 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has issued guidelines for rolling out its waste-to-energy programme. What is a Waste-to-energy Programme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Aim: To help companies… Continue reading Govt issues rules for waste-to-energy plan
First amendment to Constitution challenged: What happened in SC in 1950 that provoked Nehru to amend Article 19(2)?
Source: The post is based on the article “First amendment to Constitution challenged: What happened in SC in 1950 that provoked Nehru to amend Article 19(2)?” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea challenging the expansion of restrictions to the fundamental… Continue reading First amendment to Constitution challenged: What happened in SC in 1950 that provoked Nehru to amend Article 19(2)?
Moonlighting: Meaning, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The issue of Moonlighting has witnessed an intense debate in the recent times. Wipro became the first major IT firm to sack over 300 employees for ‘moonlighting’ and took a very tough stance against staff who worked a second job outside their normal work hours. On the other hand, some… Continue reading Moonlighting: Meaning, Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
India should incentivize state-level fiscal responsibility
Source: The post is based on the article “India should incentivize state-level fiscal responsibility” published in Livemint on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Relevance: About the state-level fiscal responsibility. News: To ensure fiscal discipline, the government at all levels must be made… Continue reading India should incentivize state-level fiscal responsibility
About the proposed telecom bill: Do not let a licence raj for apps set India back
Source: The post is based on the article “Do not let a licence raj for apps set India back” published in Livemint on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the proposed telecom bill News: India’s proposed telecom bill could transform how the internet is used in… Continue reading About the proposed telecom bill: Do not let a licence raj for apps set India back
Revive NJAC: The collegium system ultimately hurts the judiciary’s credibility. Parliament’s idea was better
Source: The post is based on the article “Revive NJAC: The collegium system ultimately hurts the judiciary’s credibility. Parliament’s idea was better” published in The Times of India on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: About the need for NJAC(National Judicial Appointments Commission) News:… Continue reading Revive NJAC: The collegium system ultimately hurts the judiciary’s credibility. Parliament’s idea was better
New hope for malaria vaccine: the science, challenges, opportunity
Source: The post is based on the article “New hope for malaria vaccine: the science, challenges, opportunity” published in the Indian Express on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. Relevance: About Malaria vaccines and India’s vaccine research. News: Malaria kills nearly 600,000 people every year, the majority… Continue reading New hope for malaria vaccine: the science, challenges, opportunity
The Falcon Heavy launch: the most powerful operational rocket in the world
Source: The post is based on the article “The Falcon Heavy launch: the most powerful operational rocket in the world” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. What is the News? Recently, SpaceX launched the Falcon Heavy rocket into a geosynchronous Earth orbit from the Kennedy Space Center. The company hails this as the most… Continue reading The Falcon Heavy launch: the most powerful operational rocket in the world
About winter pollution in Delhi: Severe policy lapse
Source: The post is based on the following articles “Severe policy lapse-Pollution control needs a holistic approach” published in the Business Standard on 7th November 2022. “What will finally save us from toxic air isn’t democracy” published in the Livemint on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About winter pollution in Delhi. News:… Continue reading About winter pollution in Delhi: Severe policy lapse
