What is the News? The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released its latest Annual Frontiers Report. About Annual Frontiers Report This is the fourth edition of the Frontiers Report. The first one was first published in 2016. Focus: The report identifies three issues: 1) Urban noise pollution, 2) wildfires and 3) phenological shifts. The report… Continue reading Wildfires will be more frequent, larger and intense due to climate change: UNEP
OpenSea phishing attack: All you need to know
What is the News? Social media posts have alleged that non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea was hacked, compromising assets worth $200 million. What is OpenSea? OpenSea is a non-fungible token marketplace headquartered in New York City. What exactly happened with OpenSea? There was a phishing attack that was targeted at users of OpenSea and not… Continue reading OpenSea phishing attack: All you need to know
How central agency is looking to strengthen network for monitoring groundwater situation
What is the News? Central Ground Water Board(CGWB) is aiming to strengthen its existing network of hydrograph monitoring stations for a better assessment of the situation of groundwater in Delhi. About the status of groundwater exploitation in India India is home to 16% of the world’s population, but only holds 4% of the world’s freshwater… Continue reading How central agency is looking to strengthen network for monitoring groundwater situation
About PMFBY: India’s facade of agricultural insurance
What is the News? Since its launch in 2016, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) has seen a consistent fall in acreage and the number of farmers covered. What is Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY)? Click Here to read about it Other Features of the Scheme: This scheme was initially compulsory for loanee farmers but… Continue reading About PMFBY: India’s facade of agricultural insurance
Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022: India’s draft data policy unlocks govt data for all, mulls monetisation
What is the News? The Government of India has released a policy document called “Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy 2022”. About the Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022 Aim: To enhance access, quality, and use of data in line with the current and emerging technology needs of the decade. Salient features… Continue reading Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022: India’s draft data policy unlocks govt data for all, mulls monetisation
Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26
What is the news? Government has approved the continuation of the “Border Infrastructure and Management” (BIM) Scheme over the 15th Finance Commission Cycle from 2021-22 to 2025-26. What is the Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To strengthen the border infrastructure for improving border… Continue reading Govt has decided to continue the Umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure & Management (BIM) from 2021-22 to 2025-26
Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the capacity development (CD) scheme till March 2026. What is Capacity Development Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation Type: Central Sector Scheme Aim: To augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for enabling availability of credible and timely official… Continue reading Govt extends capacity development scheme till March 2026
Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
What is the news? Karnataka High Court is hearing a challenge to the constitutionality of the state government’s ban on students wearing a hijab in educational institutions. In the last hearing, the arguments were based on whether the state can justify the ban on the ground that it violates ‘public order’. What is Public Order?… Continue reading Public order: A constitutional provision for curbing freedom
EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
What is the news? Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) are scheduled to participate in a bilateral exercise named Eastern Bridge-VI at Air Force Station Jodhpur. What is Exercise Eastern Bridge? Conducted between: India and Oman. Type: Bilateral air exercise First edition: held in 2009. This is the sixth edition… Continue reading EXERCISE EASTERN BRIDGE -VI AT AIR FORCE STATION JODHPUR
[Yojana February Summary] Quality Education for All – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The pandemic highlighted the shortcomings of our education system that is more focused on rote learning. This system pays very low regard to the creativity and mental wellbeing of children indicating lack of quality education. Further, the level of education possessed across regions is not uniform and the disadvantaged sections… Continue reading [Yojana February Summary] Quality Education for All – Explained, pointwise
