Synopsis The UN must ensure that the Taliban uphold human rights and give up terror tactics. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the key provisions of UN Resolution 2593?3 What are the issues associated with the UN resolution 2593?4 How to hold the Taliban accountable? Introduction Recently, the UN Security Council, under India’s Presidency, adopted Resolution 2593.… Continue reading Noble intentions: About the UNSC resolution on Taliban
Over 4 billion don’t have social protection: UN
What is the News? The International Labour Organization(ILO) has released a report titled ‘World Social Protection Report 2020–22’. Purpose of the Report: The report provides a global overview of recent developments in social protection systems, including social protection floors and covers the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Note: Social protection includes access to health care… Continue reading Over 4 billion don’t have social protection: UN
Indian biologist wins global award in turtle conservation
What is the News? Indian biologist Shailendra Singh has been awarded the Behler Turtle Conservation Award for bringing three critically endangered turtle conservation species back from the brink of extinction. Who has given this award? The award was given by several global bodies involved in turtle conservation such as Turtle Survival Alliance, IUCN/SSC Tortoise and… Continue reading Indian biologist wins global award in turtle conservation
Ayush Ministry kickstarts campaign to distribute prophylactic medicines
What is the News? The Ministry of Ayush has launched a campaign of distributing Ayush prophylactic medicines and written guidelines on diet and lifestyle. Moreover, the National Medicinal Plants Board(NMPB) has also launched a national campaign to promote the cultivation of medicinal plants in the country. What are Prophylactic medicines? A prophylactic is a medication… Continue reading Ayush Ministry kickstarts campaign to distribute prophylactic medicines
India’s green projects to get UK funds
What is the News? The India and UK Finance Minister has agreed on a USD 1.2 billion investment in green projects and renewable energy to boost India’s green growth ambitions at the 11th India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue. What are the investments announced by India and the UK? A $1-billion investment from CDC, the UK’s… Continue reading India’s green projects to get UK funds
40 Central universities to implement credit ban
What is the News? Forty Central universities will be implementing innovative measures such as the academic credit bank and the Glue Grant Scheme. About Glue Grant Scheme: Under the Glue Grant Scheme, institutions in the same city would be encouraged to share resources, equipment and even allow their students to take classes from each other. … Continue reading 40 Central universities to implement credit ban
ADIF aims to rank India startup ecosystem in Top 3 globally by 2030
What is the News? The Alliance of Digital India Foundation(ADIF) plans to rank India’s startup ecosystem among the Top 3 globally by 2030, with a focus on finding the right policy framework to drive growth. India’s Startup Ecosystem: India is the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world after the US and China in terms of… Continue reading ADIF aims to rank India startup ecosystem in Top 3 globally by 2030
Blue straggler – bigger and bluer star formed when one star eats up another
What is the News? Indian researchers have done a comprehensive analysis to understand the formation of blue stragglers. What are Blue Stragglers? Blue stragglers are a class of stars on open or globular clusters. They stand out as they are bigger and bluer than the rest of the stars. Note: A globular cluster is a… Continue reading Blue straggler – bigger and bluer star formed when one star eats up another
Raptor attention: 160 species of birds of prey endangered worldwide
What is the news? A new analysis by ‘International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and BirdLife International’ remarks about the threats faced by the birds of prey. The study claims, 30 percent of the 557 raptor species around the world are threatened by extinction to some degree. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Raptor attention: 160 species of birds of prey endangered worldwide
Challenges associated with the functioning of Police – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of Police in India?3 What are the issues associated with police investigations?4 What are the challenges associated with the functioning of Police?5 What are the recommendations of various committees on police reforms?6 How to improve the functioning of police? Introduction Police forces have the authority… Continue reading Challenges associated with the functioning of Police – Explained, pointwise
