News: Recently, The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha. Contents1 About the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill2 About the 2014 amendment3 What were the error and its outcome?4 What is the issue with the recent amendment bill?5 What are the other issues missed out by the… Continue reading NDPS Act: a drafting error, its implications, and an amendment
Hospitals should rationalize their pandemic protocols
News: Hospitals often adopt restrictive ICU visitor policies with visiting time of merely 15 minutes to max 2 hours in rare cases. This has to change for the betterment of Patient and Hospitals. Reasons behind the restrictive ICU visitor policy 1) Decrease the risk of infections 2) Disturbance in the patient’s rest 3) Interference in the… Continue reading Hospitals should rationalize their pandemic protocols
Boost India capacity to secure its borders: Incoming US envoy
What is the news? Eric Garcetti, US President nominee for next envoy to India, has said that he intends to increase US efforts to strengthen India’s capacity to secure its borders. What are the key statements given by the upcoming US Envoy to India? On India’s geographical Position: India is situated in a tough neighbourhood.… Continue reading Boost India capacity to secure its borders: Incoming US envoy
Rajya Sabha passes Bills setting maximum 5-year tenure for CBI, ED chiefs
What is the news? Parliament has passed the Central Vigilance Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2021, and the Delhi Special Police Establishment (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill extends the tenure of the chiefs of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to a maximum of five years from the earlier minimum period of two years.… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Bills setting maximum 5-year tenure for CBI, ED chiefs
OSCAR 1’s winning performance
What is the news? 12th Dec 2021 marked the launch date of the first amateur radio satellite called OSCAR 1. Background Sputnik 1 was launched successfully by the Soviet Union in 1957. This marked the beginning of the space age. Not willing to be left lagging behind, the U.S. launched their own satellite, Explorer 1… Continue reading OSCAR 1’s winning performance
SC approves widening of three Char Dham highways
What is the news? The Supreme Court has allowed the Centre to widen the three Himalayan Highways which form part of the Char dham Pariyojna Project. Must Read: What is the “Char Dham Project”? What has the Supreme Court done? The Supreme Court has modified its earlier 2020 order which had directed the centre to… Continue reading SC approves widening of three Char Dham highways
India loses WTO dispute over sugar subsidies; set to file an appeal
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the issue?3 What did the WTO Dispute Panel rule?4 How has India responded?5 Will this ruling impact India? What is the news? India has lost the dispute over subsidies of sugar exports at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The dispute settlement panel has ruled against India on a… Continue reading India loses WTO dispute over sugar subsidies; set to file an appeal
Progress Achieved in National Leprosy Eradication Programme
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is Leprosy?3 What is National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP)?4 Major initiatives under Leprosy Eradication What is the news? Recently, the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare tabled the progress report of Leprosy in the Rajya Sabha. According to that, India has achieved the elimination of leprosy… Continue reading Progress Achieved in National Leprosy Eradication Programme
India-Germany Relations in Post-Merkel Era – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About India-Germany relations3 What are the policies adopted during Angela Merkel’s term in Germany?4 What is the importance of India in the India-Germany Relations?5 How to strengthen India-Germany relations? Introduction Recently, Olaf Scholz has been sworn in as chancellor of Germany, ending the 16-year tenure of Angela Merkel. For… Continue reading India-Germany Relations in Post-Merkel Era – Explained, pointwise
Mains Guidance Program 2022 Cohort 7 – Starts 19th December | Enroll Now
Dear Friends, We are writing to inform you that we shall be commencing with Mains Guidance Program (MGP) 2022 Cohort 7 from 19th December in Online & Offline Mode. This program covers your entire GS and Essay syllabus with our online Mentor Guided Test Series and Test Discussions. This year we are also introducing Concept Classes along with MGP Tests to… Continue reading Mains Guidance Program 2022 Cohort 7 – Starts 19th December | Enroll Now
