Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) – “Housing for All” Mission up to 31st December 2024” published in PIB on 10th August 2022. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) – “Housing for All” Mission up to 31st December 2024
Explained: What is Langya, a new zoonotic virus that has infected 35 people in China?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is Langya, a new zoonotic virus that has infected 35 people in China?” published in Indian Express on 11th August 2022. What is the News? A new zoonotic virus named Langya Henipavirus or the LayV has been discovered in China with 35 infections identified so… Continue reading Explained: What is Langya, a new zoonotic virus that has infected 35 people in China?
State-level OBC groups must be included in central list
Source: The post is based on an article “State-level OBC groups must be included in the central list” published in the Indian Express on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India News: The Justice Rohini Commission has been given the 10th extension in five years. The commission was constituted… Continue reading State-level OBC groups must be included in central list
Why higher GST on chit funds is a bad idea
Source: The post is based on an article “Why higher GST on chit funds is a bad idea” published in the Live Mint on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment. News: Recently, the Government of India has made an announcement of… Continue reading Why higher GST on chit funds is a bad idea
The inequality challenge for India@75
Source: The post is based on an article “The inequality challenge for India@75” published in the Live Mint on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Inclusive Growth; Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development, and Employment; etc. Relevance: Inequalities in India News: The article compares the present development with the… Continue reading The inequality challenge for India@75
Fair share
Source: The post is based on an article “Fair Share” published in the Business Standard on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Federal Structure Relevance: Fiscal Federalism News: At a recent meeting of the governing council of the NITI Aayog, the state governments indicated that their resources to fund… Continue reading Fair share
Custom That Costs Us Dear
Source: The post is based on an article “Custom That Costs Us Dear” published in the Times of India on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment.; Governing Budgeting Relevance: External Sector; Ease of Doing Business News: Since 2018-19, the government has switched from… Continue reading Custom That Costs Us Dear
Carbon Markets: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Government has introduced the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in the Parliament. The purpose of the Bill is to strengthen the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The Amendments are expected to facilitate the achievement of more ambitious climate change targets and ensure a faster transition to a low-carbon economy.… Continue reading Carbon Markets: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
A new global vision for G20
Source: The post is based on the article “A new global vision for G20” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure, mandate. Relevance: About the necessary reforms for G20. News: The role of the G20 themes and focus areas lacks vision. About the role of… Continue reading A new global vision for G20
COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India
Source: The post is based on the article “COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India” published in The Hindu on 11th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About the endemic nature of Covid-19. News: It has been 29 months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic.… Continue reading COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India
