News: Recently, the draft accessibility guidelines and standards for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Universities were released by the Universities Grants Commission (UGC). How can the guidelines be further improved Correction of Procedural flaw: The public notice preceding the guidelines was inaccessible to persons with visual disabilities. The document was poorly scanned, instead a digital… Continue reading Towards inclusive education
India is amongst the world’s largest arms importers, says SIPRI
What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a report titled “Trends in International Arms Transfers 2021 Report”. What are the key findings of the report? The volume of international transfers of major arms in 2017–21 was 4.6% lower than in 2012–16, but was 3.9% higher than in 2007–11. The five… Continue reading India is amongst the world’s largest arms importers, says SIPRI
What are MANPADS that the West is sending Ukraine?
What is the News? The United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) are shipping weapons into Ukraine, including highly sensitive items such as shoulder-fired missiles called Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems (MANPADS) that can take down aircraft. What are MANPADS? MANPADS are short-range, lightweight and portable surface-to-air missiles that can be fired by individuals or small groups… Continue reading What are MANPADS that the West is sending Ukraine?
National Rail Plan Vision – 2030
What is the News? The Minister of Railways has informed Lok Sabha about the National Rail Plan Vision – 2030. What is the National Rail Plan Vision – 2030? Prepared by: Indian Railways Aim: To create a ‘future ready’ Railway system by 2030 Salient Features of the plan – Formulate strategies based on both operational… Continue reading National Rail Plan Vision – 2030
National eVidhan Application(NeVA)
What is the News? Minister Of State For Parliamentary Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the National eVidhan Application(NeVA). What is the National eVidhan Application(NeVA)? National eVidhan Application(NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) included in the Digital India Programme. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs(MoPA) Aim: To make the functioning of all Legislative Houses… Continue reading National eVidhan Application(NeVA)
Beneficiaries Under PM-Daksh Yojana
What is the News? The Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has informed Rajya Sabha about the PM-Daksh Yojana. What is PM-Daksh Yojana? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Full Form: Pradhan Mantri-Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) Purpose: It is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalized persons covering SCs, OBCs,… Continue reading Beneficiaries Under PM-Daksh Yojana
Explained: The rank-pension case
What is the News? The Supreme Court upheld the manner in which the government had introduced the “One Rank One Pension” scheme in defence forces. What is One Rank One Pension(OROP)? One Rank, One Pension rule means that retired soldiers of the same rank and length of service will receive the same pension, regardless of… Continue reading Explained: The rank-pension case
Union Minister launches world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai
What is the News? The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways has launched the world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai. What is Toyota Mirai? Toyata Mirai (‘Mirai’ in Japanese means ‘future’.) is India’s first green hydrogen-based advanced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle(FCEV). The car is capable… Continue reading Union Minister launches world’s most advanced technology – developed Green Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Toyota Mirai
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor(GEM)
What is the News? The Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has informed Lok Sabha about the Startup and Entrepreneurship ecosystem in India. Startup Ecosystem in India: India has become the third-largest start-up ecosystem in the world after the US and China, with over 60,000 start-ups. India created 42 Unicorns in the year 2021 alone.… Continue reading Global Entrepreneurship Monitor(GEM)
The Issue of Sealed Cover Jurisprudence – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction On March 15 2022, two separate benches of the Supreme Court red-flagged the practice of Courts accepting information from the Government agencies in sealed envelopes. In a case involving the Bihar Government, a three-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice N V Ramana made it clear that it wanted all… Continue reading The Issue of Sealed Cover Jurisprudence – Explained, pointwise
