Synopsis: India needs to pass its own data protection law as soon as possible in order to demonstrate our leadership at the global level in this newly-emerged but important field of jurisdiction. What is the significance of Puttaswamy and Others vs. Union of India and Others case? A 9-judge bench of India’s Supreme Court passed… Continue reading We mustn’t lose time on enacting a data protection law
Quadrilateral economic forum and India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the first meeting of the foreign ministers of the US, India, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) took place virtually. After the meeting, India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States have decided to launch a new quadrilateral economic forum. The four countries agreed that they… Continue reading Quadrilateral economic forum and India – Explained, pointwise
Understanding dyscalculia and what it’s like to live with it
What is the news? Dyscalculia is a well-established Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) and about 6% of school-age children might be affected. But it doesn’t get diagnosed easily. What is Dyscalculia? It is a learning disability in math. People with this disease have trouble with math at many levels. They often struggle with key concepts like… Continue reading Understanding dyscalculia and what it’s like to live with it
PIB Bhubaneswar along with State Culture Department organise a Joint Press Conference on Netaji’s Azad Hind Government
What is the News? Press Information Bureau (PIB) Bhubaneswar in association with the Language, Literature and Culture Department, Government of Odisha organised a joint press conference at Netaji Birth Place Museum on the anniversary of the formation of Netaji’s Azad Hind Government Background Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose arrived in Singapore on July 4, 1943. At… Continue reading PIB Bhubaneswar along with State Culture Department organise a Joint Press Conference on Netaji’s Azad Hind Government
Use anti-drug fund for de-addiction services, not just policing: Social Justice Ministry
What is the News? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has recently recommended that the National Fund to Control Drug Abuse be used to carry out de-addiction programmes, rather than just policing activities. What is the National Fund to Control Drug Abuse? The National Fund to Control Drug Abuse was created in accordance with… Continue reading Use anti-drug fund for de-addiction services, not just policing: Social Justice Ministry
Explained: What astronomers learnt, and didn’t, from seeing a white dwarf ‘switch on and off’
What is the News? An international team has reported a unique phenomenon where they saw the white dwarf losing its brightness in 30 minutes. These gaps in brightness have been previously reported, but the process usually takes place over a period of several days to months. What is a White Dwarf? White dwarfs are stars… Continue reading Explained: What astronomers learnt, and didn’t, from seeing a white dwarf ‘switch on and off’
Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy launches the Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM)
What is the News? The Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy has launched the Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM). What is Green Day Ahead Market(GDAM)? GDAM is a marketplace that will enable electricity generation and distribution companies to buy or sell renewable energy through open access on a day-ahead basis. How will… Continue reading Union Minister of Power & New and Renewable Energy launches the Green Day Ahead Market (GDAM)
PM launches PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
What is the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission also known as Pradhan Mantri Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana (PMASBY) About Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission Objectives of the Scheme To strengthen the critical healthcare network from village to block to the district to the regional… Continue reading PM launches PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission
Government sets up National Steering Committee for implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission
What is the News? The Government of India has set up a National Steering Committee (NSC) for the implementation of NIPUN Bharat Mission. What is NIPUN Bharat Mission? Launched by: Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Education Full Form: National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy, (NIPUN) Bharat Mission. Aim:… Continue reading Government sets up National Steering Committee for implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission
‘CO2 emissions in 2020 above decadal average’
What is the News? The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its Greenhouse Gas Bulletin Report ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, UK. What are the key findings of the Report? Carbon Dioxide(CO2) Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most significant greenhouse gas. It has reached 413.2 parts per million in 2020 and is 149% of the… Continue reading ‘CO2 emissions in 2020 above decadal average’
