Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the World Energy Outlook report?3 What are the Key Findings of the World Energy Outlook report?3.1 Stated Policies Scenario3.2 Announced Pledges Scenario 4 Investment in Clean Energy5 World Energy Outlook report on India What is the News? The International Energy Agency(IEA) has published its World Energy… Continue reading Global energy transition too slow, needs a ‘low emissions revolution’: IEA
Covaxin junior: Bharat Biotech’s kids’ vaccine is good news. But why is its vaccine for adults yet to get WHO clearance?
What is the news? Bharat Biotech is on the threshold of becoming the second Indian vaccine maker to receive an emergency use approval in the domestic market for a children’s Covid vaccine. The company’s vaccine for children has received a conditional approval from an expert committee of the drug regulator. The next steps will have… Continue reading Covaxin junior: Bharat Biotech’s kids’ vaccine is good news. But why is its vaccine for adults yet to get WHO clearance?
Over 100 countries sign Kunming Declaration on biodiversity conservation
What is the news? The “Kunming Declaration” was adopted by over 100 countries in the ongoing virtual 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD). The theme of the COP-15 is “Ecological Civilization: Building a Shared Future for All Life on Earth”. COP15 is being held… Continue reading Over 100 countries sign Kunming Declaration on biodiversity conservation
NHRC’s remit: Human rights body has an incredibly important job, Praising govt is not part of it
Synopsis: NHRC as an institution, need to keep a check on the government and executive and not shower praises or seem compromised in its job. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the recent issue or controversy?3 Why are these considered controversial?4 What are the instances of Human rights violations in the past?5 What should be the way… Continue reading NHRC’s remit: Human rights body has an incredibly important job, Praising govt is not part of it
Bombay High Court POSH guidelines risk silencing victims of sexual harassment
Source: This post is based on the article “Bombay High Court POSH guidelines risk silencing victims of sexual harassment” published in Indian Express on 14th October 2021. Syllabus: GS 2 Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted for Protection & Betterment of These Vulnerable Sections. Relevance: Understanding the problem with POSH. Synopsis: There is a need… Continue reading Bombay High Court POSH guidelines risk silencing victims of sexual harassment
Freebies, handouts and other myths loved by income taxpayers
Synopsis: Instead of blaming the government to offer freebies, people should decide what all services/ benefits they want from the government. Introduction Recently, the idea has been floated by an income tax officer to have a” taxpayers union”. A section of the people welcomed this idea as they think that income taxpayers are the main funders… Continue reading Freebies, handouts and other myths loved by income taxpayers
PM launches Gati Shakti- National Master Plan for infrastructure development
What is the news? Prime Minister has launched the Gati Shakti – National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity. The Gati Shakti scheme will subsume the Rs 110 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline that was launched in 2019. Read more: ‘Gati Shakti’ master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost What is PM Gati Shakti? Gati… Continue reading PM launches Gati Shakti- National Master Plan for infrastructure development
Aiding Afghans: On G20 meeting on Afghanistan
Synopsis: Owing to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan the shortage with regard to fund and food availability has multiplied the crisis. Introduction At a meeting of G-20 countries, PM of India highlighted about the looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. He also called for the international community to provide Afghanistan with immediate and unhindered access to… Continue reading Aiding Afghans: On G20 meeting on Afghanistan
Nobel Prizes 2021 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the Nobel Prize3 About Nobel Prizes 20213.1 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology, 20213.2 Nobel Prize in Physics, 20213.3 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 20213.4 Nobel Prize in Literature, 20213.5 Nobel Peace Prize 20213.6 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences, 20214 Highlights of Nobel Prizes 2021 Introduction Recently, the… Continue reading Nobel Prizes 2021 – Explained, pointwise
Sowing better to eat better
Synopsis: Understanding the new challenges plaguing the agricultural system and remedies needed. Contents1 Introduction 2 What is the current scenario of agriculture in India? 3 What are the new challenges that have emerged in the agri-food system? 4 What is the way forward?/What kind of agri-systems we need?5 What steps have been taken in this regard? Introduction The health… Continue reading Sowing better to eat better
