Synopsis: There is need to move away from fossil fuels, but the current green energy paradigm needs some serious examination. Contents1 Introduction2 What does the analysis of green energy paradigm reveal?3 Why developing nuclear power is a better option?4 Where India stands in terms of nuclear power? Introduction The world has been dealing with a… Continue reading Nuclear power: A climate response that gets short shrift
Liberalising capital account
Synopsis: Further Liberalisation of capital account would increase risks. Introduction India has been progressively liberalising its capital account and further opening up would depend on a combination of factors. Deputy Governor T Rabi Sankar in a speech last week talked about various issues in this context. What are the recent steps taken by RBI with… Continue reading Liberalising capital account
The final frontier of space technology
Synopsis: Emerging tech is helping leverage space for various terrestrial uses. Contents1 Introduction2 How the miniaturisation of satellites will be beneficial?3 How the use of AI will benefit Space sector?4 What lies ahead for India? Introduction Technological innovations are now driving space activities and research. The space industry is using technologies like 5G, advanced satellite… Continue reading The final frontier of space technology
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Telecom and Networking Products Manufacturing in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the objective of the PLI Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products?3 What is the eligibility criteria?4 What are the incentives under the scheme? What is the News? The Minister of State for Communications has launched the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products. What is… Continue reading Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Telecom and Networking Products Manufacturing in India
Statsguru: Six charts explain another dimension of poverty in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights of the paper released?3 Incidence of Poverty3.1 Intensity of Poverty3.2 Religion wise differences in incidence and intensity of multidimensional poverty 3.3 Asset Ownership among Social Groups3.4 Covid-19 Impact on Poverty What is the News? Researchers have released a paper titled “Examining multidimensional poverty reduction in India… Continue reading Statsguru: Six charts explain another dimension of poverty in India
World’s most powerful passports as per Henley’s Index; India at 90th spot
What is the News? Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index. What is the Henley Passport Index? Henley Passport Index(HPI) was started in 2006 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index (HVRI) and was modified and renamed in January 2018. The index ranks the passports of countries according to the number of destinations… Continue reading World’s most powerful passports as per Henley’s Index; India at 90th spot
Global Hunger Index and India’s stand – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the Global Hunger Index?3 What are the key findings of the Global Hunger Index 2021?4 What are the key findings of the Global Hunger Index 2021 on India?5 What are the allegations of the government against the report?6 Are the government allegations against the Global Hunger Index justified?7… Continue reading Global Hunger Index and India’s stand – Explained, pointwise
China tested ‘nuclear capable hypersonic missile’, says report
What is the News? China’s military has carried out its first-ever test of a “nuclear capable hypersonic missile”. What is a Hypersonic Missile? Hypersonic speeds are those that exceed five times the speed of sound, that is, anything that can move at speeds of Mach 5 or above, which means at least 1.6 km per… Continue reading China tested ‘nuclear capable hypersonic missile’, says report
More than 4 crore unorganized workers registered at e-Shram Portal, India’s first National Database on Unorganized Workers
What is the News? According to the Labour Ministry’s data, more than 4 crores (40 million-plus) workers have registered at the e-Shram portal. Click Here to Read about e-Shram portal Workers Registered on the Portal As per the data, 4.09 crore workers have registered on the portal. Of these around 50.02% of beneficiaries are female… Continue reading More than 4 crore unorganized workers registered at e-Shram Portal, India’s first National Database on Unorganized Workers
INDIAN ARMY TEAM WINS GOLD MEDAL IN EXERCISE CAMBRIAN PATROL ORGANISED AT BRECON, WALES (UK)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Exercise Cambrian Patrol?3 Who participated in the exercise from India?4 What did the Indian Army receive? What is the News? A team from Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force) which represented the Indian Army at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol Exercise at Brecon, Wales, UK has been awarded a Gold medal.… Continue reading INDIAN ARMY TEAM WINS GOLD MEDAL IN EXERCISE CAMBRIAN PATROL ORGANISED AT BRECON, WALES (UK)
