Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approved policy on leasing of railway land” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a policy on long term leasing of Railway Land for implementing the PM Gati Shakti framework. What is the policy on leasing… Continue reading Cabinet approved policy on leasing of railway land
NDMC passes resolution to rename Rajpath to Kartavya Path
Source: The post is based on the article “NDMC passes resolution to rename Rajpath to Kartavya Path” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has decided to rename the historic Rajpath and Central Vista lawns in the national capital as ‘Kartavya Path’. What is the Kartavya… Continue reading NDMC passes resolution to rename Rajpath to Kartavya Path
Explained | The mandatory requirements for packaged commodities
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The mandatory requirements for packaged commodities” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022. What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs Legal Metrology Division has notified a draft amendment to the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011. What is Legal Metrology? Legal Metrology… Continue reading Explained | The mandatory requirements for packaged commodities
Cabinet approves a new centrally sponsored Scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India)
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves a new centrally sponsored Scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India)” published in PIB on 7th September 2022 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India) Scheme. What is the PM SHRI… Continue reading Cabinet approves a new centrally sponsored Scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India)
Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022 What is the News? India has summoned officials of Wikipedia, in response to cricketer Arshdeep Singh’s Wikipedia page being edited with misleading information that stated he was a “khalistani”. What is Wikipedia? Wikipedia… Continue reading Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia
iNCOVACC: Bharat Biotech’s intra-nasal COVID vaccine gets emergency use approval
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat Biotech’s intra-nasal COVID vaccine gets emergency use approval” published in PIB on 7th September 2022 What is the News? Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) gas announced that iNCOVACC (BBV154) vaccine has received approval under Restricted Use in Emergency Situation for ages 18 and above. What is… Continue reading iNCOVACC: Bharat Biotech’s intra-nasal COVID vaccine gets emergency use approval
Union Minister launches US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling programme in San Francisco
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling programme in San Francisco” published in PIB on 7th September 2022 What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has launched the US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling… Continue reading Union Minister launches US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling programme in San Francisco
Road Safety in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The National Crimes Records Bureau released the report on Accidental Deaths in India (2021) in the last week of August 2022. The Report highlighted that the number of fatalities due to road accidents, 155,622 in 2021, had reached the highest level since 2014. As concerns were being raised on the… Continue reading Road Safety in India – Explained, pointwise
Policy balance: Higher trade and fiscal deficits can create risks
Source: The post is based on the article “Policy balance: Higher trade and fiscal deficits can create risks” published in the Business Standard on 8th September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: falling exports and rising imports. News: Recent data shows India’s exports… Continue reading Policy balance: Higher trade and fiscal deficits can create risks
The Leap of Faith – For Mains 2022 + Case Studies Toolkit PDF
So far, all of mankind – about 7 billion people – have not been able to send one single man to Mars. In fact, we even have trouble landing on Mars. But here is the thing. Assuming, if Elon Musk were to land a man on Mars – and let us say – that may… Continue reading The Leap of Faith – For Mains 2022 + Case Studies Toolkit PDF
