News: Omicron cases are increasing in various countries like the UK, Denmark, etc. Concerns have been raised in India if it is prepared, for the third wave after the deadly 2nd one. Read here: Pavlovian responses like travel restrictions won’t stop omicron What is the present status of vaccination in India? More than 50% of the… Continue reading Importance of data during pandemic: Reflections on flying blind into the storm
CEC’s, EC’s interaction with the PMO-Why this raises questions and breaches a red line
News: Recently, a letter written by the Law Ministry to the Election Commission (EC) on November 15, has come under criticism. The letter states that the Principal Secretary to PM ‘expects‘ the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) to be present during a discussion. Why this is a cause of concern? Compromises the independent image of the… Continue reading CEC’s, EC’s interaction with the PMO-Why this raises questions and breaches a red line
WMO confirms 2020 heat record in Siberian town
What is the news? World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that Verkhoyansk, a Siberian town experienced the highest temperature of 38oC, the highest ever recorded temperature in the Arctic region. This place falls in eastern Siberia, which has an extremely harsh dry continental climate (very cold winter and hot summer). On February 6th 2020, at… Continue reading WMO confirms 2020 heat record in Siberian town
High levels of uranium in groundwater of eastern Karnataka’s 57 villages: study
What is the news? A chemical analysis of groundwater in several villages of Karnataka has found high levels of uranium concentration. The study was conducted by the scientists from the Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science and Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity, Mangalore University. What are the findings of the… Continue reading High levels of uranium in groundwater of eastern Karnataka’s 57 villages: study
India registers highest-ever annual FDI inflow of 81.97 billion dollars in 2020-21
What is the news? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released data regarding the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in 2020-21. FDI Inflows in 2020-21 – India has registered the highest ever annual FDI inflow of $81.97 billion in 2020-21. – FDI inflows in the last seven financial years is over $440 billion which… Continue reading India registers highest-ever annual FDI inflow of 81.97 billion dollars in 2020-21
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters the Sun’s atmosphere for the first time
What is the news? For the first time in history, NASA’s “Parker Solar Probe” has officially touched the sun. It has flown through the Sun’s upper atmosphere – the corona – and sampled particles and magnetic fields there. What is the Parker Solar Probe? Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 by NASA. Aim: Exploring… Continue reading NASA’s Parker Solar Probe enters the Sun’s atmosphere for the first time
Union Minister inaugurates ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ and Senior Citizens
What is the news? The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has virtually inaugurated ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’. What is Samajik Adhikarita Shivir? It is a camp organized for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) Scheme and to Senior Citizens under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana. Organized… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ and Senior Citizens
Raising the legal age of marriage for women – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Union Cabinet has passed a proposal raising the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years — the same as men. The government sees the proposed legislation as a strong measure to bring women on equal footing with men, in keeping with the vision of… Continue reading Raising the legal age of marriage for women – Explained, pointwise
Amendment of the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015 and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to facilitate identification of mineral blocks for auction for grant of Composite Licence
What is the news? The Ministry of Mines has notified the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 and the Mineral (Auction) Fourth Amendment Rules, 2021. These rules amend the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015 (MEMC Rules) and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 (Auction Rules) respectively. Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents)… Continue reading Amendment of the Minerals (Evidence of Mineral Contents) Rules, 2015 and the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to facilitate identification of mineral blocks for auction for grant of Composite Licence
Data breach to be reported in 72 hours: House joint panel
What is the news? A report of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Personal Data Protection Bill has been tabled in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The committee has recommended the formation of a Data Protection Authority (DPA). What will be the purpose of the Data Protection Authority (DPA)? The Data Protection Authority (DPA)… Continue reading Data breach to be reported in 72 hours: House joint panel
