Synopsis: By stalling the process of extradition of Kim Davy, Denmark has shown contempt for Indian institutions. Introduction Kim Davy, a citizen of Denmark was prime accused in the Purulia bomb drop case, where arms were dropped in West Bengal from an unidentified airplane. Kim Davy has also publicly accepted to be part of the… Continue reading ‘India must not give up on extraditing Kim Davy, accused in Purulia arms drop
India needs a policy solution for the problem of radicalisation
Synopsis: Any programme aimed at deterring or reversing radicalization must focus on the ideological commitment that enables violence. Introduction Recently, multiple suspects have been arrested in the ISI terror module. During the investigation, it was found that online radicalization played an important role in the recruitment of members, preparation and execution of extremist activities by the… Continue reading India needs a policy solution for the problem of radicalisation
Energy cooperation as the backbone of India-Russia ties
Synopsis: India’s renewable energy needs and other requirements can be fulfilled if India and Russia collaborated. Introduction India has been at the forefront of the transformation of global energy and striving to diversify its trade relations. Russia could be a long-term partner in India’s diversification plans. About recent India Russia collaboration on various fields Petrochemicals: A… Continue reading Energy cooperation as the backbone of India-Russia ties
Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury
Synopsis: The study of National Sample Survey (NSS) data on urban slums presents a grim picture of the settlers there, regarding the provisioning of basic amenities. Introduction In India, increasing urbanization is pushing disadvantaged populations living in informal settlements into a more poverty-stricken way of life. Multiple factors influence the quality of life in informal… Continue reading Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury
SC Judgment on Pegasus spyware case – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Supreme Court (SC) has appointed an independent expert technical committee to examine allegations that the government used an Israeli spyware, Pegasus, to snoop on its own citizens. Committee will be overseen by a former apex court judge, Justice R.V. Raveendran. Noting that the snooping allegations are grave and truth… Continue reading SC Judgment on Pegasus spyware case – Explained, pointwise
Two samples in Karnataka found infected with AY.4.2
What is the News? Two samples from Karnataka were retrospectively found to be infected with AY.4.2 Covid Variant. What is AY.4.2 Variant? AY.4.2 is a descendant of the Delta variant of COVID-19. The Delta variant also known as B.1.617.2 was first identified in India in October 2020. The AY.4.2 variant carries two characteristic mutations in… Continue reading Two samples in Karnataka found infected with AY.4.2
Centre wants to keep birth, death database
What is the News? The Centre has proposed amendments to a Registration of Births and Deaths Act (RBD),1969 that will enable it to “maintain the database of registered birth and deaths at the national level”. What are the amendments proposed by the Centre? Presently, the registration of births and deaths is done by the local… Continue reading Centre wants to keep birth, death database
Union Civil Aviation Minister releases Krishi UDAN 2.0
What is the News? The Union Civil Aviation Minister has launched the Krishi UDAN 2.0 scheme. What is Krishi UDAN 2.0 Scheme? Krishi UDAN Scheme was launched in 2020 on international and national routes to assist farmers in transporting agricultural products so that it improves their value realisation. Krishi UDAN 2.0 will focus on transporting… Continue reading Union Civil Aviation Minister releases Krishi UDAN 2.0
Ministry of Education notifies Four Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has notified a Four Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). This fulfils one of the major mandates of the National Education Policy 2020 related to Teacher Education. Read more: One year of National Education Policy – Explained, pointwise What is the Integrated Teacher Education Programme(ITEP)? ITEP is… Continue reading Ministry of Education notifies Four Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme
Explained: Queen Heo Hwang-ok of Korea, and her Ayodhya connection
What is the News? On the banks of the Sarayu in Ayodhya, the Ram Katha Park has been renovated which will be renamed as Queen Heo Hwang-ok memorial park. Note: In 2019, Department of Post issued a set of two postage stamps to commemorate the bilateral relations between India and the Republic of Korea. The… Continue reading Explained: Queen Heo Hwang-ok of Korea, and her Ayodhya connection
