News: Recently, Rahul Gandhi blamed the central government for weakening the country and bringing Pakistan and China together. How does Pakistan and China relations develop? Recognition: Pakistan had recognised the People’s Republic of China after India and established diplomatic ties in 1951. But, due to Pakistan’s membership in SEATO and CENTO – US-led anti-communist military pacts, … Continue reading Explained: The Pakistan-China relationship
Regarding the budget: 4 Choices, No Free Lunch
News: The government has followed a capital expenditure strategy in the recent budget, but there are certain questions associated with the government’s strategy. Contents1 What is the dilemma the government is facing?2 How did the budget support growth while consolidating the deficit?3 The debate of income support versus capital expenditure tradeoff4 How does the budget… Continue reading Regarding the budget: 4 Choices, No Free Lunch
A border move that will only bolster China
News: Indian Army Chief, in a recent interview, said that out of the six friction points (in Ladakh), five have been solved. Why the statement is a cause of concern? Friction points which Army Chief talks about are Depsang, Galwan, Hot Springs, Gogra, North bank of Pangong Tso, Kailash Range, and Demchok. According to him,… Continue reading A border move that will only bolster China
Union Budget 2022-23: Why CSE disagrees with government’s proposal on coal gasification
What is the News? In the Union Budget 2022-23, the Union Finance Minister has announced four coal gasification-pilot projects will be set up. However, this announcement is contrary to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)’s assessment about the coal gasification process not being attractive from a climate change point of view. What is Coal Gasification?… Continue reading Union Budget 2022-23: Why CSE disagrees with government’s proposal on coal gasification
Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the Biodiversity Act, 20023 What are the salient provisions of Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021?4 What are the advantages of the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021?5 What are the concerns associated with the Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021?6 What should be done to preserve Biological Diversity? Introduction The… Continue reading Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
High Court stays Haryana’s 75% law for reservation to locals in private jobs
What is the News? Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the Haryana government’s law guaranteeing 75% reservation to locals in private sector jobs. What was the local reservation law passed by the Haryana Government? Haryana Assembly has passed The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020. The Bill provided for 75% reservation for… Continue reading High Court stays Haryana’s 75% law for reservation to locals in private jobs
ISRO conducts breakthrough demonstration of hack-proof quantum communication
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Quantum Communication?3 What is Quantum Entanglement?4 What is Quantum Superposition? What is the News? Scientists from Ahmedabad-based Space Applications Centre and Physical Research Laboratory have successfully demonstrated Quantum Entanglement. Must read: [Yojana January Summary] India as a Space Power – Explained, pointwise What is Quantum Communication? Quantum communication… Continue reading ISRO conducts breakthrough demonstration of hack-proof quantum communication
KVIC’s “Charkha Kranti” Created a Buzz on Gandhian Values; Finds Mention in the President’s Address
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)’s Charkha Kranti Initiative has been mentioned by the President in his address to the Parliament ahead of the Budget Session. What is Charkha Kranti? The Charkha Kranti is an initiative launched by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to popularize Charkha and the symbolism… Continue reading KVIC’s “Charkha Kranti” Created a Buzz on Gandhian Values; Finds Mention in the President’s Address
Courts must come to children, says SC
Contents1 What is the news?2 What was the case about?3 What has the Supreme Court said?4 What are the key features of SOP prepared by amicus curiae? What is the news? The Supreme Court has directed that video conferencing facilities be established across the country for child witnesses, especially victims of trafficking, to remotely testify… Continue reading Courts must come to children, says SC
India’s first Graphene Innovation Centre to come up in Kerala
What is the news? The Kerala government has announced the country’s first Graphene Innovation Centre. What is Graphene? Graphene is a one-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. It is the thinnest, most electrically and thermally conductive material in the world. It is also flexible, transparent and incredibly strong. Application of Graphene… Continue reading India’s first Graphene Innovation Centre to come up in Kerala
