Source: The post is based on the article “India got highest aid for trade from developed countries in 2020” published in Business Standard on 2nd August 2022. What is the News? The World Trade Organization(WTO) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development(OECD) have released a report titled Aid for Trade at a Glance 2022 report.… Continue reading Aid for Trade at a Glance 2022 report: India got highest aid for trade from developed countries in 2020
Explained | The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022” published in The Hindu on 2nd August 2022. What is the News? To meet India’s commitment to exceeding its Paris Agreement climate targets, the Government of India plans to table the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the ongoing… Continue reading Explained | The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2022
Explained: All about Hellfire R9X – the drone missile with razor-sharp blades used to kill al-Zawahiri
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: All about Hellfire R9X – the drone missile with razor-sharp blades used to kill al-Zawahiri” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? The US military used its ‘secret weapon’ — the Hellfire R9X missile – to kill Al Qaeda chief Ayman… Continue reading Explained: All about Hellfire R9X – the drone missile with razor-sharp blades used to kill al-Zawahiri
Biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite that detects relative humidity can monitor packed food freshness
Source: The post is based on the article “Biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite that detects relative humidity can monitor packed food freshness” published in PIB on 2nd August 2022. What is the News? Scientists have developed a biodegradable, biopolymer nanocomposite that can detect relative humidity and can find applications as smart packaging materials, especially for the food… Continue reading Biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite that detects relative humidity can monitor packed food freshness
Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
Source: The post is based on the article “Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions” published in Down To Earth on 28th July 2022. What is the News? The Indian Meteorological Department(IMD) has released the Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index. What is the Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index? Developed by: India… Continue reading Aridity Anomaly Outlook(AAO) Index: Some 85% districts in India now face arid conditions
Flagging terror threat, India pledges support to Maldives
Source: The post is based on the article “Flagging terror threat, India pledges support to Maldives” published in Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. What is the News? Maldives President is on a visit to India. During his visit, both the countries reviewed bilateral ties and signed several agreements. What are the key highlights from… Continue reading Flagging terror threat, India pledges support to Maldives
Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contribution of Pingali Venkayya to the nation on the occasion of his 146th Birth Anniversary
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contribution of Pingali Venkayya to the nation on the occasion of his 146th Birth Anniversary” published in PIB on 2nd August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contributions of Pingali Venkayya… Continue reading Ministry of Culture organized “TirangaUtsav” to celebrate the contribution of Pingali Venkayya to the nation on the occasion of his 146th Birth Anniversary
Issues faced by Jute Industry in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Jute Industry in West Bengal is in a state of disarray. The area under jute cultivation has been falling and so is the price of jute. Several mills are on the verge of closure, putting the livelihood of thousands of people dependent on them in jeopardy. In contrast, the… Continue reading Issues faced by Jute Industry in India – Explained, pointwise
A translation revolution for an inclusive, prosperous India
Source: The post is based on an article “A translation revolution for an inclusive, prosperous India” published in the Indian Express on 3rd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 1 Indian Art and Culture Relevance: The National Language Translation Missions News: Recently, the Artificial Intelligence for Bharat (AI4Bharat) Centre at IIT Madras was established with support from… Continue reading A translation revolution for an inclusive, prosperous India
Costs of delayed justice
Source: The post is based on an article “Costs of delayed justice” published in the Business Standard on 2nd August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2, Functioning of the Indian Judiciary Relevance: Issues and Challenges Pertaining to the Indian Judiciary News: Recently, The Prime Minister of India spoke at the first all-India legal district services authorities meeting… Continue reading Costs of delayed justice
