News: CoP 26 has been successful in making countries commit to climate change mitigation policies. However, many issues have still been left unaddressed due to politics. COP27, therefore, should be led by a collective of experts and leaders, who can accelerate the implementation of the action plan towards net-zero. In this context, climate change governance needs… Continue reading Wanted: New leaders to tackle climate change challenge
Neo-socialism: State’s expanding tech biz
News: Reuters recently reported that Visa Inc. had complained to the US government about India’s “informal and formal” promotion of domestic payments rival RuPay. In this context, state’s direct intervention in digital tech initiatives has been criticised by some as socialisation of fintech. What complaints have been raised by Visa Inc and Master card? Mastercard… Continue reading Neo-socialism: State’s expanding tech biz
Tehran’s white flag in Vienna
News: Iran’s new delegation joined the seventh round of talks in Vienna for the revival of a joint comprehensive plan of action (JCPOA). Read here: Relevance of the JCPOA | Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action | Iran Nuclear Deal What is the status of progress in talks? Iran has shown an inclination that all the issues can… Continue reading Tehran’s white flag in Vienna
The need to reopen anganwadis
News: Due to the Covid pandemic, Anganwadis were closed owing to lockdown. What are the services provided by Anganwadis? Anganwadis play a crucial role in supporting households, low-income families, by providing child care, health and nutrition, education, supplementary nutrition, immunization, health checkup, and referral services. They play an important role in Integrated Child development services… Continue reading The need to reopen anganwadis
Putin’s visit must be used to realize the potential of India- Russia ties
News: Russian President Vladimir Putin is on one day visit to India. What are the expectations from the summit? India and Russia are expected to begin a 2+2 dialogue Involving defence and foreign ministers. Both countries are expected to sign a ten-year defence pact. and Mutual logistical support agreement for each other’s armed forces. However,… Continue reading Putin’s visit must be used to realize the potential of India- Russia ties
Nagaland killings aren’t a mere ‘blunder’
News: In a counter insurgency operation by Assam Rifles, in Mon district in Nagaland, more than a dozen people and a jawan were killed. Though the union Home Minister has announced a special investigation team to probe the matter, there are reports of violent responses. Why N-E is a unique case wrt security and peace?… Continue reading Nagaland killings aren’t a mere ‘blunder’
The learning curve: Why college education for women matters
News: NITI Aayog released the first state-wise National Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI), inline with the global index released by the United Nations each year. The report has found that a quarter of the population in the country was multi-dimensionally poor or deprived on at least a few of the 12 counts. How access to various… Continue reading The learning curve: Why college education for women matters
Web 3.0: The future of internet? – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Web 3.0?3 Evolution of the World Wide Web4 Why we need Web 3.0?5 What are the key differences between Web 2.0 and Web 3.0?6 Are Metaverse and Web 3.0 interrelated?7 What are the implications of Web 3.0?8 Where is India in Web 3.0?9 What is the way… Continue reading Web 3.0: The future of internet? – Explained, pointwise
11TH Edition of Joint INDO-MALDIVES Training Exercise ‘EX EKUVERIN’
What is the News? The 11th Edition of Exercise EKUVERIN between India & Maldives will be conducted at Kadhdhoo Island, Maldives. What is Exercise EKUVERIN? Exercise Ekuverin (meaning ‘Friends’ in the Maldivian language) is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Maldives since 2009. Aim: To enhance synergy & interoperability between the Armed Forces… Continue reading 11TH Edition of Joint INDO-MALDIVES Training Exercise ‘EX EKUVERIN’
KVIC Rolls Out Project RE-HAB in Assam to Prevent Elephant – Human Conflicts Using Tiny Bees
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Project RE-HAB?3 Where was this project earlier launched?4 What is the significance of this Project? What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched Project RE-HAB (Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees) in Assam. What is Project RE-HAB? Project RE-HAB is a sub-mission of KVIC’s National… Continue reading KVIC Rolls Out Project RE-HAB in Assam to Prevent Elephant – Human Conflicts Using Tiny Bees
