For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current framework to combat global pandemics?3 What are the shortcomings in the existing framework?4 How will a Global Pandemic Treaty be useful?5 What dimensions should be covered in a Global Pandemic Treaty? Introduction COVID-19 is being considered as the most severe pandemic the world has encountered… Continue reading Need for a Global Pandemic Treaty – Explained, pointwise
James Webb Space Telescope captures image of near-perfect ‘Einstein ring’
Source: The post is based on the article “James Webb Space Telescope captures image of near-perfect Einstein ring” published in Indian Express on 9th September 2022. What is the News? The James Webb Space Telescope has captured an image of an almost perfect “Einstein ring.” What is the Einstein Ring? The Einstein Ring is created… Continue reading James Webb Space Telescope captures image of near-perfect ‘Einstein ring’
Union Minister takes part in the first in-person Ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum in Los Angeles
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister takes part in the first in-person Ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum in Los Angeles” published in PIB on 10th September 2022. What is the News? The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry attended the first in-person Ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum… Continue reading Union Minister takes part in the first in-person Ministerial meeting of the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum in Los Angeles
IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
Source: The post is based on the article “IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization” published in IRENA on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)and 13 companies across all industry sectors have launched the Global Alliance for Industry Decarbonization. What is the Global Alliance for… Continue reading IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
PM inaugurates ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ in Ahmedabad
Source: The post is based on the article “PM inaugurates ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ in Ahmedabad” published in PIB on 11th September 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated the ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ in Ahmedabad. What is the Centre-State Science Conclave? It is a first-of-its-kind conclave being organized at Science City, Ahmedabad. Aim:… Continue reading PM inaugurates ‘Centre-State Science Conclave’ in Ahmedabad
Coming: cyborg cockroaches to help in urban search-rescue missions
Source: The post is based on the article “Coming: cyborg cockroaches to help in urban search-rescue missions” published in Indian Express on 9th September 2022. What is the News? An international team of researchers has devised a system that can create cyborg cockroaches. What are Cyborg Cockroaches? Cyborg Cockroaches are part insect and part machine.… Continue reading Coming: cyborg cockroaches to help in urban search-rescue missions
Explained | How does a rabies vaccine work?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How does a rabies vaccine work?” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2022. What is the News? The death of a 12-year-old girl in Kerala from rabies despite having multiple inoculations of the vaccine, has raised questions on the efficacy of rabies vaccines in… Continue reading Explained | How does a rabies vaccine work?
Rajasthan launches govt’s flagship urban employment scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajasthan launches govt’s flagship urban employment scheme” published in Indian Express on 10th September 2022. What is the News? The Rajasthan Government has launched the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme. What is the Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Scheme? Aim: To provide economic support to the poor and… Continue reading Rajasthan launches govt’s flagship urban employment scheme
Third stealth frigate of project 17A ‘Taragiri’ launched
Source: The post is based on the article “Third stealth frigate of project 17A ‘Taragiri’ launched” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2022. What is the News? Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has launched Taragiri, the third stealth frigate of Project 17A. What is Taragiri? It is the third stealth frigate of Project 17A.… Continue reading Third stealth frigate of project 17A ‘Taragiri’ launched
The tedious process of adoption
Source: The post is based on the article “The tedious process of adoption” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About adoption procedure in India. News: From September 1, District Magistrates (DM) have been empowered to give… Continue reading The tedious process of adoption
