What is the news? Prime Minister has launched the Gati Shakti – National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity. The Gati Shakti scheme will subsume the Rs 110 lakh crore National Infrastructure Pipeline that was launched in 2019. Read more: ‘Gati Shakti’ master plan to give Rs 100-trillion infrastructure boost What is PM Gati Shakti? Gati… Continue reading PM launches Gati Shakti- National Master Plan for infrastructure development
Aiding Afghans: On G20 meeting on Afghanistan
Synopsis: Owing to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan the shortage with regard to fund and food availability has multiplied the crisis. Introduction At a meeting of G-20 countries, PM of India highlighted about the looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. He also called for the international community to provide Afghanistan with immediate and unhindered access to… Continue reading Aiding Afghans: On G20 meeting on Afghanistan
Nobel Prizes 2021 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Nobel Prize 2021 has been announced in various fields. This year’s Nobel Prize highlighted a few significant developments and research around the globe. For instance, Research on wages and jobs, discoveries of human receptors for temperature and touch, etc. This article is a summary of this year’s Nobel… Continue reading Nobel Prizes 2021 – Explained, pointwise
Sowing better to eat better
Synopsis: Understanding the new challenges plaguing the agricultural system and remedies needed. Introduction The health of a country’s agri-food systems determine the health of its people. Findings from the first round of the 5th “National Family Health Survey” suggest that nutrition related indicators have worsened in most States. The survey covers 17 States and five Union Territories, which comprise 54% of India’s population. … Continue reading Sowing better to eat better
Deconstructing climate finance
Synopsis: Behind the rhetoric of mobilising climate finance lies the grim reality of burdening the G77 and its people with a fresh load of “green” debt. Introduction Media reports have claimed that developed countries are inching closer to the target of providing $100 billion annually in climate finance to developing countries by 2025 (the original… Continue reading Deconstructing climate finance
CoP-26: We must shift gear from climate intention to actual action
Synopsis: There is an urgent need to address climate change which continues to mount. The future of each one depends on the actions of all. Introduction Recent catastrophic flooding in Asia and Western Europe, record-shattering temperatures in North America, and raging wildfires in southern Europe remind us that no country is safe. The Intergovernmental Panel… Continue reading CoP-26: We must shift gear from climate intention to actual action
Energy policy preparedness
Synopsis: Energy policy preparedness would help reduce the impact of global market disruptions on the Indian economy. Introduction The ongoing recovery and the medium-term growth potential of the Indian economy could be adversely affected by the unfavourable energy sector outlook. Deficient coal supply is affecting power availability in many states and could hurt industrial production.… Continue reading Energy policy preparedness
GST rationalisation: Challenge and response
Synopsis: A revision of GST slab rates may create some disquiet, but, if cleverly crafted, it could be a game-changer for manufacturing. Introduction Recently, the group of ministers (GoM) was formed by the GST Council for rate rationalisation and correcting the inverted duty structure. The GoM has a very difficult task of balancing a number… Continue reading GST rationalisation: Challenge and response
Agenda for CoP26
Synopsis: A potential agenda for the upcoming CoP26 meeting at Glasgow. Introduction The 26th Conference of Parties (CoP26) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is going to happen in Glasgow (UK). At the meeting some of the old issues of previous CoP’s would be discussed. This meeting comes after strong warning from… Continue reading Agenda for CoP26
[Download PDF] UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 Detailed Explanations: GS Paper 1
Dear Friends, We are releasing the UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 detailed explanations for GS Paper 1. You can download the PDF of the same by using the link given below: [Download pdf] UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 GS Paper 1 – Detailed explanations UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 was conducted on 10th October in 2 sessions. We… Continue reading [Download PDF] UPSC CSE Prelims 2021 Detailed Explanations: GS Paper 1
