Source: The post is based on the article “The President is not a mere rubber stamp” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary. Relevance: Role of President. News: Choosing the presidential candidate is an intensely political exercise. India is going to elect its new President… Continue reading The President is not a mere rubber stamp
[Kurukshetra July Summary] Equitable Water Resources Management – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India houses 18% of the world’s population but only has 4% share in water resources of the earth. Though it has about 1999 Billion Cubic Meters (BCM) (or km3) of annual water availability, its distribution is grossly unequal across the river basins and thus leads to water-stress in many regions… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July Summary] Equitable Water Resources Management – Explained, pointwise
Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line to provide connectivity and improve mobility
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line to provide connectivity and improve mobility” published in PIB on 13th July 2022. What is the News? Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of Taranga Hill-Ambaji- Abu Road new rail line to be constructed by the… Continue reading Cabinet approves Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line to provide connectivity and improve mobility
Synthetic peptides: Scientists develop novel mechanism to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 by blocking their entry to cells & reducing infection ability
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists develop novel mechanism to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 by blocking their entry to cells & reducing infection ability” published in PIB on 13th July 2022 What is the News? Researchers have reported the design of a new class of synthetic peptides that can not only block the entry… Continue reading Synthetic peptides: Scientists develop novel mechanism to inactivate SARS-CoV-2 by blocking their entry to cells & reducing infection ability
What is the relevance of the recently released images from the James Webb Space Telescope?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the relevance of the recently released images from the James Webb Space Telescope?” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2022 What is the News? NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has delivered the five deepest and sharpest infrared images of the distant universe so far. … Continue reading What is the relevance of the recently released images from the James Webb Space Telescope?
Tectonic plate dragging plume material: Study gains new insights into a fundamental question in geology
Source: The post is based on the article “Study gains new insights into a fundamental question in geology” published in Down To Earth on 13th July 2022. What is the News? A study by a team of scientists at the Goa-based National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) has brought new insights into the… Continue reading Tectonic plate dragging plume material: Study gains new insights into a fundamental question in geology
India has achieved clean energy targets before deadline, says Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “India has achieved clean energy targets before deadline, says Union Minister” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2022 What is the News? At the Sydney Energy Forum, the Union Environment Minister announced that India has achieved clean energy targets nine years ahead of schedule. What is… Continue reading India has achieved clean energy targets before deadline, says Union Minister
CAQM formulates comprehensive policy to abate the menace of air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Source: The post is based on the article “CAQM formulates comprehensive policy to abate the menace of air pollution in Delhi-NCR” published in PIB on 13th July 2022. What is the News? Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas(CAQM) has formulated a Comprehensive Policy to abate the menace of air pollution in… Continue reading CAQM formulates comprehensive policy to abate the menace of air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Assessing if a child should be tried as an adult for a serious crime is a ‘delicate task’: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Assessing if a child should be tried as an adult for a serious crime is a ‘delicate task’: SC” published in The Hindu on 14th July 2022 What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the task of deciding whether juveniles (between 16 and 18)… Continue reading Assessing if a child should be tried as an adult for a serious crime is a ‘delicate task’: SC
Explained: How gender equal is India as per the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: How gender equal is India as per the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index?” published in Indian Express on 14th July 2022 What is the News? Global Gender Gap Index, 2022 has been released. What is the Global Gender Gap Index? Released by: World Economic Forum(WEF) Purpose:… Continue reading Explained: How gender equal is India as per the 2022 Global Gender Gap Index?
