Source: The post is based on the following articles “PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant” published in Indian Express on 1st September 2022. “Navy’s ensign pays tribute to Shivaji” published in The Hindu on 3rd September 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister unveiled the new Ensign (flag) of the Indian Navy in Kochi… Continue reading PM unveils new naval ensign, here’s why it is significant
Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) Portal: Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. What is the News? At least seven States and one Union Territory have not uploaded a single alert on the Crime Multi Agency Centre(Cri-MAC) portal since it was launched in March 2020.… Continue reading Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cri-MAC) Portal: Seven States cold to Centre’s crime portal
International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast
Source: The post is based on the article “International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast” published in Down To Earth on 1st September 2022. What is the News? Wildlife Trust of India(WTI) has launched the ‘Save the Whale Shark Campaign’ along Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep. What… Continue reading International Whale Shark Day: Wildlife Trust of India launches campaign to sensitise fishers along southwest coast
Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh” published in PIB on 1st September 2022. What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals has granted ‘in-principle’ approval to the proposals of the three States Viz, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and… Continue reading Centre Grants ‘in-Principle’ Approval of three Bulk Drug Parks to Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh
Issues in the Real Estate Sector in India and the RERA Act – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The controlled demolition of Supertech towers in Noida grabbed media headlines all over India. The towers were demolished after a prolonged legal battle of almost a decade. In 2021, the Supreme Court had upheld the 2014 Judgment of the Allahabad High Court that had ordered the demolition. The Court had… Continue reading Issues in the Real Estate Sector in India and the RERA Act – Explained, pointwise
Supertech demolition and the Noida problem
Source: The post is based on the article “Supertech demolition and the Noida problem” published in the Indian Express on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 – Urbanization – problems and their remedies. Relevance: About the fall of Noida as a satellite town and the rise of the Noida problem. News: The Supreme Court ordered the… Continue reading Supertech demolition and the Noida problem
Academia, research and the glass ceiling in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Academia, research and the glass ceiling in India” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. Relevance: About the glass ceiling of women News: Gender inequality and discrimination in academia relating to… Continue reading Academia, research and the glass ceiling in India
Effecting the ban on single-use plastics
Source: The post is based on the article “Effecting the ban on single-use plastics” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Pollution. Relevance: About the ban on SUPs(single-use plastics). News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. Since July… Continue reading Effecting the ban on single-use plastics
About the Crime in India report: A revert to the mean
Source: The post is based on the article “A revert to the mean – Increase in violent crimes, suicides in 2021 points to indirect consequences of pandemic” published in The Hindu on 2nd September 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Criminal Justice System. Relevance: About the recent findings of the Crime in India report. News: According to… Continue reading About the Crime in India report: A revert to the mean
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I September 1st, 2022
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I September 1st, 2022
