Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Japanese Fukushima nuclear power plant operator has planned to build an undersea tunnel so that massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water can be released into the ocean. About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant: Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant is located in the town of Okuma, Japan. The… Continue reading Fukushima nuclear water to be released via undersea tunnel
UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA)
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Taliban Sanctions Committee will hold an important meeting to discuss the renewal of the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA). About UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA): UNAMA is a UN Special Political Mission established to assist the state and the people of Afghanistan in laying… Continue reading UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan(UNAMA)
Finance Minister unveils 4th edition of Public Sector Bank Reforms Agenda – EASE 4.0
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has unveiled the fourth edition of the Public Sector Bank (PSB) Reforms Agenda ‘EASE 4.0’ for 2021-22. About EASE: Enhanced Access and Service Excellence(EASE) is a common reform agenda for Public Sector Banks (PSBs). It is aimed at institutionalizing clean lending,… Continue reading Finance Minister unveils 4th edition of Public Sector Bank Reforms Agenda – EASE 4.0
NCL, Ministry of Coal initiates Massive Campaign against Malnutrition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Source: PIB What is the News? Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL), a Miniratna company under the Ministry of Coal has launched Project Bachpan as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations About Project Bachpan: Project Bachpan was launched based on the MoU signed between Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and Singrauli District Administration, Madhya Pradesh. Aim: The… Continue reading NCL, Ministry of Coal initiates Massive Campaign against Malnutrition as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point
Source: Livemint What is the News? The number of people joining the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) scheme, has hit an all-time low. This is due to workers in the informal sector facing income and job loss following the two waves of the coronavirus pandemic. About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan(PM-SYM) Scheme: Launched by:… Continue reading Pension scheme for informal workers hits stagnation point
e-Shram portal: A database for unorganised sector workers
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Minister for Labour and Employment will launch an e-Shram portal. About e-Shram portal: The e-Shram portal is a database of unorganised sector workers. The portal aims to register 38 crore unorganised workers, such as construction labourers, migrant workforce, street vendors and domestic workers among others. After registration,… Continue reading e-Shram portal: A database for unorganised sector workers
India pips US to rank second in list of most attractive manufacturing hub globally; China first
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the News?2 About Global Manufacturing Risk Index:3 Key Findings of the Index:4 Reasons for India’s improvement in ranking: What is the News? The Global Manufacturing Risk Index 2021 has been released. About Global Manufacturing Risk Index: Released by: US-based property consultant Cushman & Wakefield Purpose: To assess and rank… Continue reading India pips US to rank second in list of most attractive manufacturing hub globally; China first
Emission reduction of 28% over 2005 levels, against the target of 35% by 2030 already achieved by India
Source: PIB What is the news? Recently, the ‘INDIA-ISA Energy Transition Dialogue 2021’ was organized by the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). While addressing the keynote address, the Union minister highlighted major achievements of India in the field of energy efficiency and transition. India’s Achievements India… Continue reading Emission reduction of 28% over 2005 levels, against the target of 35% by 2030 already achieved by India
National Monetisation Pipeline Project – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial archives, click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the NMP project?3 Objective of NMP4 Rationale behind Asset Monetization5 What is the monetization of assets?6 Is asset monetization new to India?7 Global examples8 Issues/Challenges9 Suggestions/measures10 Way forward Introduction Recently, Union Finance Minister unveiled the Centre’s four-year infrastructure asset monetization programme to raise ₹6 trillion under the… Continue reading National Monetisation Pipeline Project – Explained, pointwise
Climate crisis putting a billion children at ‘extremely high risk,’ warns new UN report
Source: Down to Earth Contents1 What is the news?2 Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI)3 Findings 4 Suggestions What is the news? A recent report by UNICEF has stated the children across the globe are vulnerable to the climate crisis. Article highlights the findings of the report. Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI) Recently UNICEF along with ‘Fridays with Future’… Continue reading Climate crisis putting a billion children at ‘extremely high risk,’ warns new UN report

