What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce had launched an online portal to issue Certificate of Origin(CoO) to the exporters from November 1,2021. The portal was launched to facilitate exporters through a secure, electronic, paperless CoO issuance process. However, exporters are facing challenges in registering on to the portal as it requires high-quality digital… Continue reading New online certification system puts exporters in a fix
Cabinet okays declaration of Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary on Nov 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the declaration of 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas. What is Janjatiya Gaurav Divas? Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is dedicated to remember the contributions of tribal freedom fighters for the country. This day will now be celebrated every year. It would recognize… Continue reading Cabinet okays declaration of Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary on Nov 15 as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas
Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the restoration and continuation of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) during the remaining part of Financial Year 2021-22 and up to Financial Year, 2025-26, co-terminus with the period of 15th Finance Commission. What is the MPLADS Scheme? MPLADS is a Central Sector… Continue reading Union Cabinet brings back MPLAD Scheme
India to work towards zero-emission cars by 2040
What is the News? India has joined over 30 other countries in signing the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans. What is the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and Vans? The declaration promises to work towards ensuring that only zero-emission cars and vans are sold by the year 2040. However, this timeline… Continue reading India to work towards zero-emission cars by 2040
India, U.S. monitoring defence trade projects
What is the News? India and the United States held the 11th Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI) group meeting. What is the Defence Technology and Trade Initiative (DTTI)? The DTTI mechanism was launched in 2012. Purpose: To bring sustained leadership focus to the bilateral defence trade relationship and create opportunities for co-production and co-development… Continue reading India, U.S. monitoring defence trade projects
General consent for CBI: The law, and political reasons for its denial
What is the news? Recently, the Supreme Court expressed concern about states withdrawing general consent to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). About the Case The CBI had filed the affidavit after the court inquired last month about the bottlenecks it faced and the steps it had taken to strengthen prosecutions. In that, the CBI… Continue reading General consent for CBI: The law, and political reasons for its denial
Allow unimpeded aid into Afghanistan, say NSAs in Delhi Declaration
What is the News? India has hosted the ‘Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan’ to address the security concerns arising due to new developments in Afghanistan. The dialogue was chaired by India’s National Security Advisor(NSA) and was attended by the NSA of 7 countries including Russia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. During the… Continue reading Allow unimpeded aid into Afghanistan, say NSAs in Delhi Declaration
GGI-OSOWOG project – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Green Grids Initiative: One Sun One World One Grid (GGI – OSOWOG) – was recently launched by India and UK at COP26 meeting at Glasgow. It is an ambitious plan for the world’s first transnational network of interconnected solar power grids. The Prime Ministers of the two countries also presented… Continue reading GGI-OSOWOG project – Explained, pointwise
[SFG UPDATE] – View Calendar for SFG Level 1
Dear All, The SFG Calendar has been released. You can view the calendar by visiting the SFG Noticeboard here Few Things We have kept SFG Level 1 light by keeping it 4 days in a week so that you can get done with parallel things. We have included NCERTs as essential reads. You must read… Continue reading [SFG UPDATE] – View Calendar for SFG Level 1
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – November, 2021 – 1st week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – November 2021 – First week Click on the following link to download Download The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current affairs quiz consists of 10 questions based on the daily… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – November, 2021 – 1st week
