Source: The post is based on the article “India’s demography at crossroads: Elderly may outnumber the youth” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. What is the News? ‘Youth in India 2022’ report was released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. What are the key findings of the Youth in India 2022 report?… Continue reading Youth in India 2022 report: India’s demography at crossroads: Elderly may outnumber the youth
Bail’s in our courts: SC’s idea on new bail law must be taken up by GoI. But judicial officers need reforming too
Source: This post is based on the article “Bail’s in our courts: SC’s idea on new bail law must be taken up by GoI. But judicial officers need reforming too” published in The Times of India on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Judiciary Relevance: Criminal justice system reform and related issues Context: SC recently… Continue reading Bail’s in our courts: SC’s idea on new bail law must be taken up by GoI. But judicial officers need reforming too
Courts must safeguard common spaces online
Source: This post is based on the article “Courts must safeguard common spaces online” published in Livemint on 12th Jul 22. Syllabus: GS2 – Polity – Fundamental Rights, Govt policies and interventions Relevance: Freedom of speech and related issues News: Recently, Twitter moved the Karnataka high court, asking it to overturn government orders to block… Continue reading Courts must safeguard common spaces online
The UN World Population Prospects Report and Population Issues in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The UN World Population Prospects Report 2022 is the 27th edition of the official United Nations population estimates and projections. The Report has presented population estimates from 1950 to the present for 237 countries or areas, underpinned by analyses of historical demographic trends. This latest assessment considers the results of… Continue reading The UN World Population Prospects Report and Population Issues in India – Explained, pointwise
ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Monday launched a National registry of multiple sclerosis(MS) and the Indian Multiple Sclerosis and Allied Demyelinating… Continue reading ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis
Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2022. What is the News? India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has joined Interpol’s International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) Initiative. What is the International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE)… Continue reading Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI
Perovskite solar cell: New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells
Source: The post is based on the article “New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells” published in PIB on 12th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have identified co-dopants that can increase the photovoltaic performance of transparent metal oxides such as ZnO, In2O3 and SnO2 thereby creating the potential… Continue reading Perovskite solar cell: New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells
Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October,2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October, 2022” published in PIB on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The Directorate General of Foreign Trade(DGFT) has introduced the Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) by amending the import policy of major paper products from ‘Free’… Continue reading Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October,2022
Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild
Source: The post is based on the article “Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild” published in The Hindu on 10th July 2022. What is the News? Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has started an ambitious programme to release 20 Red Pandas in about five years to… Continue reading Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild
Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High
Source: The post is based on the article “Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High” published in Down To Earth on 11th July 2022. What is the News? A study has revealed that an extremely large ‘Azores High’ has resulted in abnormally dry conditions across the western Mediterranean, including the… Continue reading Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High
