News: Although India’s waste management policy has evolved to suit the changing needs but there are still some gaps. Waste must become a resource that can be reworked, reused and upcycled. This will minimise the use of materials in our world and mitigate environmental damage. What is the relation b/w the nature of waste… Continue reading On waste management: Zero the way to go
Supreme Court cautions against ‘indiscriminate’ use of money laundering law
What is the News? The Supreme Court has told the Enforcement Directorate(ED) that indiscriminate use of the Prevention of Money Laundering(PMLA) Act will dilute the relevance of the legislation. What was the issue? The Court was hearing two cases by petitioners who had been named as accused under the Prevention of Money Laundering(PMLA) Act. What… Continue reading Supreme Court cautions against ‘indiscriminate’ use of money laundering law
UNESCO inscribes ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
What is the news? The Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. With the inscription of Durga Puja, India now has 14 intangible cultural heritage elements on the prestigious UNESCO Representative List of ICH… Continue reading UNESCO inscribes ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Cabinet approves Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme to boost semiconductor and display manufacturing in the country. About Scheme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem Aim: To provide attractive incentive support to companies that are engaged in Silicon Semiconductor Fabs (Fabrication plants), Display Fabs, Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics /… Continue reading Cabinet approves Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India
IIT-K develops first-of-its-kind soil testing device
What is the news? IIT Kanpur has developed a Portable Soil Testing Device named ‘Bhu Parikshak’. What is Bhu Parikshak? Bhu Parikshak is a portable soil testing device that can detect soil health in just 90 seconds through an embedded mobile application. The device is based on Near Infrared Spectroscopy technology that can provide real… Continue reading IIT-K develops first-of-its-kind soil testing device
India’s first and one of world’s largest Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects to be set up at Simhadri
What is the news? NTPC Ltd has awarded a project of “Standalone Fuel-Cell based Micro-grid with hydrogen production using an electrolyser in NTPC Guest House at its Simhadri plant in Andhra Pradesh. About Green Hydrogen Microgrid Project It is India’s first Green Hydrogen based Energy Storage Project. Under this project, hydrogen would be produced using… Continue reading India’s first and one of world’s largest Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects to be set up at Simhadri
Cabinet approves Treaty between India and Poland concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters between the Government of the Republic of India and the Republic of Poland. The Treaty aims to enhance effectiveness of both the countries in investigation and prosecution of crime, through cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal… Continue reading Cabinet approves Treaty between India and Poland concerning Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters
PCA Framework for NBFCs – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework for the non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) was recently introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Essentially, deposit-taking NBFCs and those with systemic impact will now be subject to a PCA framework similar to that for scheduled commercial banks (SCBs). This will allow various… Continue reading PCA Framework for NBFCs – Explained, pointwise
Prelims Test Series 2022 – Commencing from 21st December
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that we are commencing Prelims Test Series (PTS) 2022 from 21st December in Online and Offline Mode. PTS takes care of your all-round Prelims preparation with a holistic approach. It is a robust, time-tested and proven test series that ensures you cover the standard NCERTs as well as advance level books. In addition to… Continue reading Prelims Test Series 2022 – Commencing from 21st December
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -December 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of December 2021 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation -December 2021 – 1st and 2nd week
