News: Indian Army Chief, in a recent interview, said that out of the six friction points (in Ladakh), five have been solved. Why the statement is a cause of concern? Friction points which Army Chief talks about are Depsang, Galwan, Hot Springs, Gogra, North bank of Pangong Tso, Kailash Range, and Demchok. According to him,… Continue reading A border move that will only bolster China
Union Budget 2022-23: Why CSE disagrees with government’s proposal on coal gasification
What is the News? In the Union Budget 2022-23, the Union Finance Minister has announced four coal gasification-pilot projects will be set up. However, this announcement is contrary to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)’s assessment about the coal gasification process not being attractive from a climate change point of view. What is Coal Gasification?… Continue reading Union Budget 2022-23: Why CSE disagrees with government’s proposal on coal gasification
Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Budget 2022-23 highlighted the need for energy transition and mitigating the climate change. At the same time, the proposals for single-form clearances for ease of doing business seem contrary to the climate concerns and commitments. The reflection of such opposite nuances is very much evident in the recently… Continue reading Biological Diversity Amendment Bill, 2021: Provisions and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
High Court stays Haryana’s 75% law for reservation to locals in private jobs
What is the News? Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the Haryana government’s law guaranteeing 75% reservation to locals in private sector jobs. What was the local reservation law passed by the Haryana Government? Haryana Assembly has passed The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020. The Bill provided for 75% reservation for… Continue reading High Court stays Haryana’s 75% law for reservation to locals in private jobs
ISRO conducts breakthrough demonstration of hack-proof quantum communication
What is the News? Scientists from Ahmedabad-based Space Applications Centre and Physical Research Laboratory have successfully demonstrated Quantum Entanglement. Must read: [Yojana January Summary] India as a Space Power – Explained, pointwise What is Quantum Communication? Quantum communication is one of the safest ways of connecting two places with high levels of code and quantum… Continue reading ISRO conducts breakthrough demonstration of hack-proof quantum communication
KVIC’s “Charkha Kranti” Created a Buzz on Gandhian Values; Finds Mention in the President’s Address
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)’s Charkha Kranti Initiative has been mentioned by the President in his address to the Parliament ahead of the Budget Session. What is Charkha Kranti? The Charkha Kranti is an initiative launched by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to popularize Charkha and the symbolism… Continue reading KVIC’s “Charkha Kranti” Created a Buzz on Gandhian Values; Finds Mention in the President’s Address
Courts must come to children, says SC
What is the news? The Supreme Court has directed that video conferencing facilities be established across the country for child witnesses, especially victims of trafficking, to remotely testify against their attackers. What was the case about? A petition was filed in the Supreme Court arguing that victims of child trafficking, mostly based in far-flung and… Continue reading Courts must come to children, says SC
India’s first Graphene Innovation Centre to come up in Kerala
What is the news? The Kerala government has announced the country’s first Graphene Innovation Centre. What is Graphene? Graphene is a one-atom-thick layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice. It is the thinnest, most electrically and thermally conductive material in the world. It is also flexible, transparent and incredibly strong. Application of Graphene… Continue reading India’s first Graphene Innovation Centre to come up in Kerala
New method can efficiently transform phenol to a key ingredient for manufacturing food preservatives, pharmaceuticals & polymers
What is the news? Indian researchers have found that electrolysis is an effective method for the oxidative transformation of phenol to 1,4 hydroquinone. What is Phenol and its products used for? Phenols is an organic compound. The oxidative products of phenols like 1,4 hydroquinone, catechol or resorcinol play an important role in the synthesis of… Continue reading New method can efficiently transform phenol to a key ingredient for manufacturing food preservatives, pharmaceuticals & polymers
NAL SE JAL SCHEME
What is the News? The Indian government has allocated Rs. 60,000 crore to the “Har Ghar Nal se Jal” Yojana for the financial year 2022-2023. This significant allocation highlights that providing potable water to households remains a top priority of the Government. What is Har Ghar Nal se Jal Scheme? It was launched in 2019… Continue reading NAL SE JAL SCHEME
