For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released a draft of the proposed Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2022 . The Bill seeks to replace the existing Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and several sets of rules which are currently followed by the industry. It focuses on regulating… Continue reading The Draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2022: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
UN declares access to clean, healthy environment as universal human right
Source: The post is based on the article “UN declares access to clean, healthy environment as universal human right” published in Down To Earth on 29th July 2022. What is the News? The United Nations(UN) has passed a resolution declaring every person on the planet has the Right to live in a clean, healthy environment.… Continue reading UN declares access to clean, healthy environment as universal human right
American bullfrog and Brown tree snake: Invasive frog, snake cost world economy $16 billion
Source: The post is based on the article “Invasive frog, snake cost world economy $16 billion” published in The Hindu on 31st July 2022. What is the News? According to a study, two invasive species namely the American bullfrog and the brown tree snake cost the world economy an estimated $16 billion between 1986 and… Continue reading American bullfrog and Brown tree snake: Invasive frog, snake cost world economy $16 billion
Royal Army of Oman Contingent for Joint Exercise Al NAJAH-IV Arrive in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Royal Army of Oman Contingent for Joint Exercise Al NAJAH-IV Arrive in India” published in PIB on 31st July 2022. What is the News? The 4th Edition of India Oman Joint Military Exercise ‘AL NAJAH-IV’ is scheduled to take place at the Foreign Training Node of Mahajan… Continue reading Royal Army of Oman Contingent for Joint Exercise Al NAJAH-IV Arrive in India
Depletion in Groundwater Levels
Source: The post is based on the article “Depletion in Groundwater Levels” published in PIB on 31st July 2022. What is the News? According to the analysis done by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), Groundwater levels in some parts of the country are declining. What is the status of Groundwater levels in India? CGWB… Continue reading Depletion in Groundwater Levels
Explained: India’s unique jobs crisis
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: India’s unique jobs crisis” published in Indian Express on 1st August 2022. What is the News? There are fewer people employed in agriculture today, but the transformation has been weak. Those moving out of farms are working more in construction sites and the informal economy than… Continue reading Explained: India’s unique jobs crisis
PM launches Power Sector’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
Source: The post is based on the article “PM launches Power Sector’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme” published in PIB on 31st July 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the Grand Finale marking the culmination of ‘Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya – Power @2047’. He also launched the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme… Continue reading PM launches Power Sector’s Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme
Joint exercise “Ex Vinbax 2022” with the Vietnamese people’s army to commence
Source: The post is based on the article “Joint exercise “Ex Vinbax 2022” with the Vietnamese people’s army to commence” published in PIB on 31st July 2022. What is the News? The 3rd Edition of Vietnam India Bilateral Army Exercise “Ex VINBAX 2022” is scheduled to be conducted at Chandimandir,Haryana. About Exercise VINBAX 2022 It… Continue reading Joint exercise “Ex Vinbax 2022” with the Vietnamese people’s army to commence
Explained| What is the technology powering hybrid electric vehicles?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained| What is the technology powering hybrid electric vehicles?” published in The Hindu on 1st August 2022. What is the News? Recently, automakers Maruti Suzuki, Toyota and Honda have launched Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) in India offering car buyers more choices in the nascent electric vehicle market.… Continue reading Explained| What is the technology powering hybrid electric vehicles?
Explained: What is Google Street View and why has it launched in India now?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is Google Street View and why has it launched in India now?” published in Indian Express on 31st July 2022. What is the News? Google Street View has been launched in ten cities in India under the Guidelines of the National Geospatial Policy(NGP), 2021. What… Continue reading Explained: What is Google Street View and why has it launched in India now?
