Source: The post is based on the article “Are critically endangered Great Indian Bustards now migrating to Pakistan?” published in The Hindu on 22nd October 2022. What is the News? The recent sighting of three Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) deep in Pakistan’s Cholistan desert has given rise to speculation that the GIB might have flown… Continue reading Are critically endangered Great Indian Bustards now migrating to Pakistan?
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Advantages and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme, calling it a ‘logistical marvel‘ that has reached hundreds of millions of people. An IMF Deputy Director said that DBT programme has helped people with low income levels especially women and the elderly praising the technological innovation… Continue reading Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Advantages and Way Forward – Explained, pointwise
Don’t wait for complaints to act against hate speech, Supreme Court tells police
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How is the energy crisis in Europe shaping up?” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. What is the News? The Supreme Court has directed the police and authorities to immediately and suo motu register cases against hate speech makers without waiting for a… Continue reading Don’t wait for complaints to act against hate speech, Supreme Court tells police
Explained | How is the energy crisis in Europe shaping up?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How is the energy crisis in Europe shaping up?” published in The Hindu on 20th October 2022. What is the News? The gas field in Groningen, the Netherlands, has again come under the spotlight amid concerns over energy supplies. The Dutch government announced that the… Continue reading Explained | How is the energy crisis in Europe shaping up?
Pakistan is out of FATF ‘grey list’ on terror funding
Source: The post is based on the article “Pakistan is out of FATF ‘grey list’ on terror funding” published in The Hindu on 22nd October 2022. What is the News? Pakistan has been taken off the ‘grey list’ of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after four years. What is the Financial Action Task Force(FATF)?… Continue reading Pakistan is out of FATF ‘grey list’ on terror funding
DefExpo 2022 propels ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence to next level
Source: The post is based on the article “DefExpo 2022 propels ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence to next level” published in PIB on 21st October 2022. What is the News? The 12th Edition of DefExpo 2022 is being held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. What is DefExpo? DefExpo is a flagship biennial event of the Ministry of Defence showcasing… Continue reading DefExpo 2022 propels ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in defence to next level
Uttarakhand Governor felicitates astronomers, encourages young scientists at commemoration of 50 years of telescope
Source: The post is based on the article “Uttarakhand Governor felicitates astronomers, encourages young scientists at commemoration of 50 years of telescope” published in PIB on 21st October 2022. What is the News? Uttarakhand Governor felicitated scientists at a workshop organized to commemorate the completion of 50 years of successful operations of the Sampurnanand Telescope… Continue reading Uttarakhand Governor felicitates astronomers, encourages young scientists at commemoration of 50 years of telescope
Yes, it’s all about rocket science
Source: The post is based on the article “Yes, it’s all about rocket science” published in The Times of India on 22nd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Measures that can be taken by India to improve its launch of rockets News: Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle-Mark3 (GSLV-Mk3) which is India’s heaviest rocket will enter into… Continue reading Yes, it’s all about rocket science
Solution for stubble burning
Source: The post is based on the article “Solution for stubble burning” published in Business Standard on 22nd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: measures to tackle stubble burning News: The problem of stubble burning is prevailing for many years. The farmers clear the stubble from the previous crop by putting it on fire because it is quick… Continue reading Solution for stubble burning
Wars aren’t won with peacetime economies
Source: The post is based on an article “Wars aren’t won with peacetime economies” published in Business Standard on 22nd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: measures that can be taken by the US and Europe to improve their economic condition at the time of war. News: Russia-Ukraine war has caused concerns towards the economies around the… Continue reading Wars aren’t won with peacetime economies
