Synopsis: Covid-19 pandemic has long-term effects on internal organs. This article deals with issues with its impact on Kidney. Contents1 Introduction:2 What is the impact of Covid-19 on kidneys?3 What were research findings on the impact of the pandemic on the Kidney? 4 What are the experts’ suggestions?5 How can we manage the impact of Covid-19… Continue reading COVID-19, kidney injury and need for vaccine shot
Political incentives for populism could let India’s democracy down
Synopsis: A democracy claims to represent the majority or the will of the people. However, often it seems to represent the will of a well-organized minority. Contents1 Introduction2 How reform-oriented leaders can shape the policy?3 Reform vs populism4 How the Chinese system escapes this?5 What does prospect theory say about the loss to the government?6… Continue reading Political incentives for populism could let India’s democracy down
Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation be the regional body that stabilises Afghanistan?
Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction3 The Shanghai Five and SCO4 What are the issues associated with the SCO?4.1 Different interest among Russia and China in Central Asia4.2 Quarrels within other members on regional security challenges5 What should India do? Synopsis The crisis in Afghanistan presents a major opportunity for the SCO to realise its regional ambitions. Introduction… Continue reading Can the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation be the regional body that stabilises Afghanistan?
Archakas of all hues : About religious reforms
Synopsis: The reforms made by the Tamil Nadu government in Temples and their acceptance in Court is paving a way for reforms in Temples throughout India. Introduction Recently, the Tamil Nadu government appointed 24 trained archakas (priests) in temples across the State which come under the control of the Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments… Continue reading Archakas of all hues : About religious reforms
SC urges company law tribunals to clear IBC cases fast
What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that the “judicial delay” was the main reason for the failure of the insolvency regime in India prior to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC),2016 came into force. Hence, it has urged the company law tribunals to “strictly adhere” to the timelines under the IBC and… Continue reading SC urges company law tribunals to clear IBC cases fast
New research: Tech based on CRISPR to control growth of mosquitoes
What is the News? Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have created a new system named precision-guided Sterile Insect Technique(pgSIT) that restrains populations of mosquitoes. What is the Sterile Insect Technique? Source: IAEA The sterile insect technique is a method of biological insect control whereby overwhelming numbers of sterile insects are released into… Continue reading New research: Tech based on CRISPR to control growth of mosquitoes
T+1 settlement system: how it works, and how it will help investors
What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced T+1 (Trade plus 1 day) settlement cycle for stocks on an optional basis in place of T+2 settlement. The new rule will come into force on January 1,2022. What is a T+1, T+2 Settlement? T+1 (T+2) are abbreviations that refer to the… Continue reading T+1 settlement system: how it works, and how it will help investors
Explained: Can thawing permafrost cause another pandemic?
What is the News? The recent IPCC report has warned that increasing global warming will result in reductions in Arctic permafrost. This will result in releasing of greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide. What is Permafrost? Permafrost is any ground that remains completely frozen—32 °F (0 °C) or colder—for at least two years straight. … Continue reading Explained: Can thawing permafrost cause another pandemic?
Why Global Automakers are exiting India? – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Why big global automakers exit India?3 Present scenario4 Implications5 Suggestions6 Way forward Introduction To add to the problems of the Indian automotive industry, another big automaker has announced its exit from India. Ford has decided to stop manufacturing cars in India after failing to find a sustainable path forward. The… Continue reading Why Global Automakers are exiting India? – Explained, pointwise
Centre should direct States to use bio-decomposer: CM
What is the News? Delhi Chief Minister has said that a third-party audit conducted by WAPCOS — a PSU under the Union Jal Shakti Ministry — has found the Pusa bio-decomposer, a microbial solution to turn crop stubble into manure is “highly effective”. Note: In 2020, the Delhi government had given Pusa bio-decompose for free… Continue reading Centre should direct States to use bio-decomposer: CM
