Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, Livemint and The Economic Times Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 How the situation is different from the 1990s?4 How did the US decision to withdraw impact it?5 How did the US decision to withdraw impact China?6 How do the old… Continue reading The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Doctor at the door
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article highlights the problems that our healthcare system is struggling with Synopsis: Doorstep delivery can mitigate the effects of disruption caused by pandemics Contents1 Introduction:2 An initiative of Tamil Nadu (TN)3 Impact of NCDs on India4 Way forward Introduction: Even before the start of the pandemic, health experts warn India… Continue reading Doctor at the door
The horrors of Partition must be remembered — but for the right reasons
Source: The Hindu and Indian Express Relevance: Announcement of 14th August as “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day”. Synopsis: The journey of remembrance should be to seek forgiveness and not to reopen wounds or reignite hatred Contents1 Importance of Remembrance Day2 Why does India need a remembrance day?3 Why the date 14th Aug is a cause for concern?4… Continue reading The horrors of Partition must be remembered — but for the right reasons
Oil bonds and other associated issues – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Deregulation of oil price3 What are oil bonds?4 Previous instances5 Rationale behind issuing bonds by the government6 Issues/concerns7 Suggestions/Measures8 Way forward Introduction The Centre has argued that it cannot reduce taxes on petrol and diesel, as it has to bear the burden of payments in lieu of oil bonds… Continue reading Oil bonds and other associated issues – Explained, pointwise
India, UK plan world bank for green energy
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the News?2 What will be the purpose of the World Bank of Green Energy?3 About COP-26:4 Ratchet Mechanism:5 Green Hydrogen: What is the News? Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-26), India and the UK are planning to explore the possibility of setting up a World Bank for green… Continue reading India, UK plan world bank for green energy
Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Coal will be launching Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations. About Vriksharopan Abhiyan: Organized by: It is a tree plantation campaign to be organized by the Ministry of Coal. Under the initiative, large scale plantations will be carried out in… Continue reading Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Dassault Systemes launch Student Entrepreneurship Program 3.0
Source: PIB What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM),NITI Aayog in collaboration with Dassault Systemes has launched the third series of the ‘Student Entrepreneurship Program’ (SEP 3.0) About Student Entrepreneurship Program(SEP 3.0): Launched by: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration with Dassault Systemes Target Group: Young Innovators of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL). Aim: To push school… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Dassault Systemes launch Student Entrepreneurship Program 3.0
India records 572% growth in grant of Patents in last 7 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has conferred the National Intellectual Property Awards 2020. About National Intellectual Property Awards: Given by: Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks(CGPDTM), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Aim: To recognize and reward… Continue reading India records 572% growth in grant of Patents in last 7 years
India to host second UNWGIC in 2022
Source: PIB What is the News? The Global Geospatial Information Community was sensitized about the second United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) to be organized by India in 2022. About United Nations World Geospatial Information Congress(UNWGIC): Organized by: United Nation Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) every four years. Aim: To… Continue reading India to host second UNWGIC in 2022
Reserve Bank launches index to capture financial inclusion
Source: Livemint and Business Standard What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has released India’s First composite Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index). About Financial Inclusion Index(FI-Index): Released by: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) Aim: To capture the extent of financial inclusion across the country. Parameters: The index comprises three broad parameters — access (35% weightage),… Continue reading Reserve Bank launches index to capture financial inclusion
