For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the rationale behind this move by SC?3 What are SC’s views on considerations of national security?4 What are SC’s views on surveillance vis-a-vis privacy of an individual?5 What is the significance of the SC’s order?6 What are the challenges before the expert committee?7 What is the way… Continue reading SC Judgment on Pegasus spyware case – Explained, pointwise
Two samples in Karnataka found infected with AY.4.2
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is AY.4.2 Variant?3 Cases of AY.4.2 Variant4 How dangerous is AY.4.2?5 What is Mutation, and how does it occur? What is the News? Two samples from Karnataka were retrospectively found to be infected with AY.4.2 Covid Variant. What is AY.4.2 Variant? AY.4.2 is a descendant of the Delta variant… Continue reading Two samples in Karnataka found infected with AY.4.2
Centre wants to keep birth, death database
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the amendments proposed by the Centre?3 What is the significance of this amendment?4 About the other amendments proposed? What is the News? The Centre has proposed amendments to a Registration of Births and Deaths Act (RBD),1969 that will enable it to “maintain the database of registered birth and… Continue reading Centre wants to keep birth, death database
Union Civil Aviation Minister releases Krishi UDAN 2.0
What is the News? The Union Civil Aviation Minister has launched the Krishi UDAN 2.0 scheme. What is Krishi UDAN 2.0 Scheme? Krishi UDAN Scheme was launched in 2020 on international and national routes to assist farmers in transporting agricultural products so that it improves their value realisation. Krishi UDAN 2.0 will focus on transporting… Continue reading Union Civil Aviation Minister releases Krishi UDAN 2.0
Ministry of Education notifies Four Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Integrated Teacher Education Programme(ITEP)?3 Who has prepared the curriculum for the course?4 Nodal Agency for Admission What is the News? The Ministry of Education has notified a Four Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). This fulfils one of the major mandates of the National Education Policy 2020… Continue reading Ministry of Education notifies Four Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme
Explained: Queen Heo Hwang-ok of Korea, and her Ayodhya connection
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Queen Heo Hwang-ok?3 Queens Journey from India to Korea4 The debate about her Indian Origins What is the News? On the banks of the Sarayu in Ayodhya, the Ram Katha Park has been renovated which will be renamed as Queen Heo Hwang-ok memorial park. Note: In 2019, Department… Continue reading Explained: Queen Heo Hwang-ok of Korea, and her Ayodhya connection
Defence ministry pact with US to procure MK 54 torpedo, expendables worth Rs 423 cr
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is MK 54 lightweight torpedo?3 What is P-8I?4 What is Chaff?5 What is Flare? What is the News? The Defence Minister has signed a contract with the US government to procure MK 54 torpedoes and expendables such as chaff and flares for the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I. … Continue reading Defence ministry pact with US to procure MK 54 torpedo, expendables worth Rs 423 cr
‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
What is the News? Imperial College, London has released a paper on smart and sustainable urban transport. What are the key suggestions given by the paper to decarbonize the Transport Sector? Create Hyper-local Neighbourhoods: Hyper-local neighbourhoods that provide every necessary service within a walking distance will help people avoid using transport for their daily needs.… Continue reading ‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the aim of ONDC?3 How would ONDC work?4 What issues does the ONDC seek to address? What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) is building an Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC) which is designed to curb digital monopolies and standardize the on-boarding… Continue reading How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce
In stern signal to China, India tests 5,000-km range Agni-V
What is the News? India has successfully test-fired Agni-V Missile. What is Agni-V? Agni-V is a surface-to-surface nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Note: ICBMs are guided missiles that can deliver nuclear and other payloads. They have a minimum range of 5,500 km, with maximum ranges varying from 7,000 to 16,000 km. Developed by: Defence Research and Development… Continue reading In stern signal to China, India tests 5,000-km range Agni-V
