Synopsis: About WTO’s crisis, various challenges faced by WTO and the way forward. Contents1 Introduction 2 What crisis WTO is facing today? 3 What are the challenges that WTO currently faces?4 What is the way forward? Introduction The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the global trade body. Currently, it is facing a serious existential crisis. The upcoming WTO ministerial meeting which… Continue reading Trade multilateralism at risk
Why India needs an urbanization policy?
Synopsis: Cities are drivers of economic growth. As India urbanizes, it must ensure that its cities offer a decent quality of life and facilitate job creation. Introduction According to UN projections, from a population of 377 million in 2011, Indian cities are projected to house 870 million people by 2050. However, cities face several challenges… Continue reading Why India needs an urbanization policy?
Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
Synopsis: The court can question the legal validity of the Acts, but that does not mean that the Right to protest can be halted from implementation. Introduction Earlier, the Supreme Court questions the farmers’ protests against the Centre’s farm laws on grounds that the matter is sub judice(under judicial consideration and therefore prohibited). The court… Continue reading Right to protest in and on Lakhimpur Kheri needs to be protected, the legal quibble can come later
Coal crisis in India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 India’s coal reserves3 What are the reasons behind the shortage?4 What is the global scenario?5 What is the likely impact of coal shortage?6 What can be done to improve the situation? Introduction India is staring at a coal crisis as it faces an acute coal shortage. Coal supplies in major… Continue reading Coal crisis in India – Explained, pointwise
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021
What is the news? Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 has been awarded to German scientist Benjamin List and Scotland-born scientist David WC MacMillan “for the development of asymmetric organocatalysis.” What is asymmetric organocatalysis? Catalysts are substances that control and accelerate chemical reactions, without becoming part of the final product. For example, catalysts in cars transform toxic substances in exhaust fumes into harmless molecules. … Continue reading Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021
Sensing heat: On 2021 Nobel for Physiology or Medicine
What is the news? This year Nobel prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded for the discovery of mechanism through which our body perceives temperature and pressure. Read more – Explained: Nobel Prize in Medicine 2021 Significance of the discovery Our ability to sense touch and temperature, particularly harmful temperature (too high or too low) determines, how to interact with… Continue reading Sensing heat: On 2021 Nobel for Physiology or Medicine
Climate change: 14% coral reefs lost since 2010, says study
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are the key findings of the report? 3 What are some positive findings in the report?4 Why are corals significant? What is the news? As per a report, world lost its 14% coral reefs in last 10 years. The reason being ocean-acidification, warmer sea temperatures and local stressors such as… Continue reading Climate change: 14% coral reefs lost since 2010, says study
Dust Control & Management Cells set up in National Capital Region in pursuant to directions by Commission of Air Quality
What is the news? Earlier, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had issued directions to the State Governments of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), Rajasthan, Haryana and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) to set up Dust Control & Management Cells in their respective states. So far, 17 such Cells have been set… Continue reading Dust Control & Management Cells set up in National Capital Region in pursuant to directions by Commission of Air Quality
India’s school system faces acute shortage of teachers, says UNESCO report
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the State of the Education Report (SOER) for India3 What are the key findings of the State of the Education Report (SOER) 2021?4 What are the key recommendations of the SOER report? What is the news? United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recently released its 2021… Continue reading India’s school system faces acute shortage of teachers, says UNESCO report
41 Industrial Parks identified as “Leaders” in the Industrial Park Ratings System Report
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What are the key findings of the IPRS 2.0 Report? 3 What is the significance of the IPRS 2.0 Report? 4 What is the Industrial Park Rating System (IRPS) exercise? What is the news? The 2nd edition of the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) Report was launched by the Department for Promotion of… Continue reading 41 Industrial Parks identified as “Leaders” in the Industrial Park Ratings System Report
