For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Union Ministry of Communications has released the Draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022 for public comments. The Bill seeks to replace the colonial era legislation that regulated the sector, the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. Experts have praised the Bill for some progressive steps. At the… Continue reading Draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022 – Explained, pointwise
On abortion, Supreme Court has listened to women
Source– The post is based on the article “On abortion, Supreme Court has listened to women” published in The Indian Express on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections and judiciary Relevance– Women empowerment News– The article explains the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act. It also explains the issues… Continue reading On abortion, Supreme Court has listened to women
Mahatma Gandhi, the peacemaker
Source: The post is based on an article “Mahatma Gandhi, the peacemaker” published in The Hindu on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 Relevance: Gandhi’s views on peace. News: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine represents the biggest threat to peace in the world since the end of the Cold War. Many people believe that humanity will never attain peace. However, Gandhi… Continue reading Mahatma Gandhi, the peacemaker
Natural gas: The bridge on India’s path to energy atmanirbharta
Source: The post is based on an article “Natural gas: The bridge on India’s path to energy atmanirbharta” published in The Indian Express on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure – Energy News: The ministry of petroleum had constituted a committee recently to review the domestic natural gas pricing regime. However, there are concerns associated with the… Continue reading Natural gas: The bridge on India’s path to energy atmanirbharta
The race to provide exhaustive satellite broadband services in India
Source: The post is based on an article “The race to provide exhaustive satellite broadband services in India” published in The Hindu on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technological Developments Relevance: concerns associated with satellite broadband connectivity News: There has been a growing demand for providing satellite broadband connectivity in India. Companies like Jio, Oneweb, Hughes… Continue reading The race to provide exhaustive satellite broadband services in India
Russia’s prolonged confrontation with the West is putting India’s strategic interests under stress
Source: The post is based on the article “Russia’s prolonged confrontation with the West is putting India’s strategic interests under stress” published in the Indian Express on 3rd October 2022. Syllabus: GS 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. Relevance: Russian war and India’s stand. News: Recently, India… Continue reading Russia’s prolonged confrontation with the West is putting India’s strategic interests under stress
Tokenisation for credit and debit card transactions: What is it, and how does it help you?
Source: The post is based on the article “Tokenisation for credit and debit card transactions: What is it, and how does it help you?” published in the Indian Express on 3rd October 2022. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India’s card-on-file (CoF) tokenisation norms have kicked in from October 1. What is tokenisation?… Continue reading Tokenisation for credit and debit card transactions: What is it, and how does it help you?
UGC clears ‘professors of practice’ in all colleges, universities: who are they and what will they do?
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC clears ‘professors of practice’ in all colleges, universities: who are they and what will they do?” published in the Indian Express on 3rd October 2022. What is the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued new guidelines under which higher education institutes can create a… Continue reading UGC clears ‘professors of practice’ in all colleges, universities: who are they and what will they do?
Proposed trade promotion body to drive Indian exports
Source: The post is based on the article “Proposed trade promotion body to drive Indian exports” published in the Livemint on 3rd October 2022. What is the News? As a part of the government’s plan to revamp the department of commerce, the government proposed a dedicated trade promotion body. What is the need for the… Continue reading Proposed trade promotion body to drive Indian exports
What is Black cocaine, seized by the NCB in Mumbai?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Black cocaine, seized by the NCB in Mumbai?” published in the Indian Express on 30th September 2022. What is the News? The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recently arrested a Bolivian woman from Mumbai airport for allegedly carrying black cocaine. What is black cocaine? It is… Continue reading What is Black cocaine, seized by the NCB in Mumbai?
