Source: This post is based on the article “New cicada species in Nagaland underscores need for conservation” published in Down to Earth on 12th October 2021. What is the news? Recently a new Cicada species Platyomia kohimaensis was discovered in the Naga Hills. The species was found near the village of Mitelphe within the Kohima district. … Continue reading New cicada species in Nagaland underscores need for conservation
Govt announces Plastic Waste recycling targets
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the various categories under it?3 What are the new rules?4 What are the targets for collection and recycling?5 What if entities fail to fulfil the rules? What is the news? Recently the Environment Ministry has issued draft guidelines for controlling the use of plastic. The notification was expected… Continue reading Govt announces Plastic Waste recycling targets
Telecom secretary asks C-DoT to work on 6G, launches Quantum Communication Lab
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is 6G Technology?3 Features of 6G Technology3.1 Advantages of 6G Technology What is the News? The Government of India has asked the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) to begin developing 6G and other futuristic technologies to catch up with the global market in time. What is 6G Technology?… Continue reading Telecom secretary asks C-DoT to work on 6G, launches Quantum Communication Lab
Expert panel okays use of Covaxin in 2-18 age group
Contents1 What is the News?2 What steps need to be followed before and after the DGCI approval?3 What is Covaxin?4 Type of Vacccine What is the News? The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has recommended granting an emergency use authorisation to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for children aged between… Continue reading Expert panel okays use of Covaxin in 2-18 age group
Jaishankar urges CICA foreign ministers to ensure Afghan soil not used for supporting terrorism
What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister has attended the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures(CICA) Ministerial 2021 in Kazakhstan. What is the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures(CICA)? CICA is a multinational forum for enhancing cooperation towards promoting peace, security and stability in Asia. The idea of convening CICA was first proposed by… Continue reading Jaishankar urges CICA foreign ministers to ensure Afghan soil not used for supporting terrorism
NITI Aayog – UNDP Launch Handbook on Sustainable Management of Plastic Waste for ULB’s
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the need for this handbook?3 What are the suggestions given by the handbook?3.1 Material Recovery Facility(MRF)3.2 Institutionalization of Waste Pickers in governance bodies3.3 IEC and Digitization What is the News? NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman has launched the NITI Aayog – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Handbook on Sustainable Urban… Continue reading NITI Aayog – UNDP Launch Handbook on Sustainable Management of Plastic Waste for ULB’s
Cabinet approves the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation – AMRUT 2.0 till 2025-26
Source: This post is based on the following articles: “Cabinet approves the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation – AMRUT 2.0 till 2025-26” published in PIB on 12th October 2021. “Cabinet approves AMRUT 2.0” published in Livemint on 13th October 2021. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the Atal Mission for… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation – AMRUT 2.0 till 2025-26
Cabinet approves the continuation of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) (SBM U) till 2025-26 for sustainable outcomes
Source: This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the continuation of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) (SBM U) till 2025-26 for sustainable outcomes” published in PIB on 12th October 2021. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) till 2025-26. What are the objectives of Swachh… Continue reading Cabinet approves the continuation of Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) (SBM U) till 2025-26 for sustainable outcomes
Indian Space Association (ISpA) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is ISpA?3 What is the aim of the ISpA?4 What is the rationale behind establishing ISpA?5 Why do we need ISpA when we already have ISRO?6 What are some pending issues/challenges/concerns?7 What is the way forward? Introduction Indian Space Association was recently launched by the Prime Minister of… Continue reading Indian Space Association (ISpA) – Explained, pointwise
“Centre must have a reasonable discretion to choose its officer” – Delhi HC
Source: This post is based on the article “Centre must have a reasonable discretion to choose its officer” published in Indian Express on 13th October 2021. What is the news? The Delhi High Court recently dismissed the PIL challenging the appointment of an IPS officer as the Commissioner of the Delhi Police. About the case A Gujarat cadre officer… Continue reading “Centre must have a reasonable discretion to choose its officer” – Delhi HC
