Synopsis: COP26 must focus sharply on reducing emissions till 2030, rather than on net zero 2050, which is too distant a goal. Contents1 Introduction2 What is a much better target than net zero?3 What are the issues with the net zero target?4 Why, the 2030 emission reduction target is more significant than net zero?5 What… Continue reading In Glasgow, all eyes on 2030: On COP 26
US-China missile rivalry opens up new opportunities for India
Synopsis: The power projection done by china has its own message and also a ground for others to fall into arms race. The scenario further presents an opportunity for India. Contents1 Introduction2 Is this a new arms race?3 What is the message that China wants to convey?4 What are its implications?5 What does this mean… Continue reading US-China missile rivalry opens up new opportunities for India
Furlough not prisoner’s right, says SC in Asaram son’s case
What is the News? The Supreme Court has discussed the differences between ‘furlough’ and ‘parole’ and the principles relating to grant of them. What was the case? The Supreme Court made these observations while hearing an appeal filed by the State of Gujarat against a judgment of the Gujarat High Court. The Gujarat High Court… Continue reading Furlough not prisoner’s right, says SC in Asaram son’s case
Global agricultural productivity not growing as fast as food demand: Report
Contents1 What is the News?2 Few basic Terms to Know3 What are the key findings of the GAP report?4 What are the suggestions given by the GAP report?5 What does the GAP Report say about India? What is the News? Global Agricultural Productivity Report (GAP Report) 2021 has been released by Virginia Tech’s College of… Continue reading Global agricultural productivity not growing as fast as food demand: Report
Stockholm+50: International meeting to accelerate action towards a healthy and prosperous planet for all
What is the News? The United Nations General Assembly has agreed on the way forward for plans to host Stockholm+50 at the highest possible level in Stockholm, Sweden in June 2022. What is Stockholm+50? Stockholm+50 is an international meeting to be hosted by the Government of Sweden and convened by the United Nations General Assembly… Continue reading Stockholm+50: International meeting to accelerate action towards a healthy and prosperous planet for all
India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Banni Buffaloes?3 Why were Banni Buffaloes chosen for IVF?4 How was the IVF done? What is the News? India’s first In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) calf of Banni breed of buffaloes was born at a farmer’s house in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. What are Banni Buffaloes? Banni buffaloes are… Continue reading India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born
Minister of State for Communications chairs 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers
What is the News? India as the current BRICS Chair convened the 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers meeting.The meeting was presided by India’s Minister of State for Communications. What are the key highlights of the 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers? Firstly, the ministers supported the advancement in work of the BRICS Partnership on… Continue reading Minister of State for Communications chairs 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers
Energy access and its importance – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is energy equity and energy poverty?3 What is the present status of energy access?4 What is the link between energy access and the poverty cycle?5 How does energy access improve standards of life?6 How does the pandemic highlight the importance of energy access?7 What are the challenges India… Continue reading Energy access and its importance – Explained, pointwise
India, UK, Australia to launch IRIS at COP26
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative?3 What are Small island developing states(SIDS)?4 Why was the IRIS Initiative launched for the SIDS States? What is the News? India along with Australia, the UK and small island developing states(SIDS) will be launching a new initiative named “IRIS (Infrastructure for… Continue reading India, UK, Australia to launch IRIS at COP26
152 SAKSHAM Centres (Centre for Financial Literacy & Service Delivery) launched in a week as part of Amrit Mahotsav
What is the News? As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, a total of 152 Centre for Financial Literacy & Service Delivery (SAKSHAM) Centres have been launched under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) of the Ministry of Rural Development. What are SAKSHAM Centres? SAKSHAM Centres are also known as Centre for Financial… Continue reading 152 SAKSHAM Centres (Centre for Financial Literacy & Service Delivery) launched in a week as part of Amrit Mahotsav
