Source: The post is based on an article “Over the top” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Fundamental Rights Relevance: Telecommunication Bill 2022 and problems associated with it. News: The draft telecommunication Bill provides for new definition for telecommunication. The new definition includes everything from broadcasting services to electronic mail, from voice mail to… Continue reading Over the top – on Telecommunication Bill 2022
Soft power, the new race every country wants to win
Source: The post is based on an article “Soft power, the new race every country wants to win” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Relevance: India’s performance in sports and challenges associated with it. News: Soft power is defined as power of attraction between the countries through culture, political ideas, and policies rather than… Continue reading Soft power, the new race every country wants to win
How to fix India’s broken police forces, CBI and IB
Source: The post is based on an article “How to fix India’s broken police forces, CBI and IB” published in The Indian Express on 26th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Police Reforms News: Supreme Court gave Prakash Singh judgment on 22nd September, 2006. This judgment was a landmark judgment that brought police reforms in the country. This judgment… Continue reading How to fix India’s broken police forces, CBI and IB
What ails Indian higher education: Government’s licence-permit raj
Source: The post is based on an article “What ails Indian higher education: Government’s licence-permit raj” published in The Indian Express on 26th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to education News: The public institutions have managed to provide quality education to the growing nationals but there are many… Continue reading What ails Indian higher education: Government’s licence-permit raj
Dispute Settlement System of the WTO: Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Dispute Settlement System of the WTO (World Trade Organization) has been stalled for long. The US has not allowed the appointment of experts to the Appellate Board. The Mechanism has been rendered non-functional since 2019 due to lack of quorum of adjudicators needed to hear appeals. It has deep… Continue reading Dispute Settlement System of the WTO: Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
Nutrition rating stars set to appear soon on food pack labels
Source: The post is based on the article “Nutrition rating stars set to appear soon on food pack labels” published in Indian Express on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has issued a draft notification on front-of-package labelling which proposes “Indian Nutrition Rating”(INR) on food packets.… Continue reading Nutrition rating stars set to appear soon on food pack labels
Explained | Shifting monsoon patterns
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Shifting monsoon patterns” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the monsoon has begun to retreat from Rajasthan. What is the Monsoon withdrawal? The monsoon is a sea breeze that has consistently… Continue reading Explained | Shifting monsoon patterns
Mid-day meal-related food poisoning cases at six-year peak
Source: The post is based on the article “Mid-day meal-related food poisoning cases at six-year peak” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The cases of food poisoning due to the consumption of mid-day meals in 2022 are the highest in the last six years. Food Poisoning due to Mid… Continue reading Mid-day meal-related food poisoning cases at six-year peak
Explained | When are the new ICC rules coming into play?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | When are the new ICC rules coming into play?” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022 What is the News? The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come up with a host of changes in the rules on the playing conditions of cricket. The changes… Continue reading Explained | When are the new ICC rules coming into play?
Neurodiversity: India Inc. needs a neurodiverse workplace
Source: The post is based on the article “India Inc. needs a neurodiverse workplace” published in The Hindu on 26th September 2022 What is the News? According to a study, organizations embracing neurodiversity enjoy a competitive edge in several areas such as efficiency, creativity and culture. What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity in the workplace refers to… Continue reading Neurodiversity: India Inc. needs a neurodiverse workplace
