Synopsis: India does not figure prominently in the EU’s Indo-Pacific strategy. The Chinese challenge might change that. Introduction Recently, the “EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific” document has been released. It appears to be over-determined by China’s expansionism. However, there is a need to analyze it in the context of the rapprochement between the… Continue reading EU, India and the Indo Pacific
Prime Minister to attend Abhidhamma Day programme at Kushinagar, organised on occasion of inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport
What is the News? The Prime Minister will visit Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate an international airport and attend an event marking Abhidhamma Day at Mahaparinirvana Temple. What is Abhidhamma Day? The Abhidhamma Day marks the end of a three-month rainy retreat – Varshavaas or Vassa – for the Buddhist monks and nuns, during… Continue reading Prime Minister to attend Abhidhamma Day programme at Kushinagar, organised on occasion of inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport
Union Minister says North East to be developed as India’s Bio-Economic Hub
What is the News? During a visit to the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), the Union Minister for Science & Technology has said that the northeast is to be developed as the country’s bio-economic hub. Note: Eastern Himalayan Region is one of the mega-biodiversity rich zones and is among the 34 biodiversity Hotspots… Continue reading Union Minister says North East to be developed as India’s Bio-Economic Hub
Union Minister launches Air Quality Early Warning System to coincide with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava
What is the News? The Union Minister has launched a Decision Support System(DSS) that extends the ability of the existing Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) to have decision-making capability for air quality management in Delhi-NCR. Background In 2018-19, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology(IITM) had launched an ‘Air Quality Early Warning System’ (AQEWS) to… Continue reading Union Minister launches Air Quality Early Warning System to coincide with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava
Union Ayush Minister inaugurates ‘Ayush Van’ in Gandhidham
What is the News? Union Minister of AYUSH has inaugurated Ayush Van. What is Ayush Van? Ayush Van is a dedicated forest for Ayurvedic plants. It is located at the Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) in Kutch, Gujarat. The Ayush Van was set up in 30 acres of land allotted by DPT in a green-belt area… Continue reading Union Ayush Minister inaugurates ‘Ayush Van’ in Gandhidham
Union Minister inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir and visited Martand Sun Temple
What is the News? The Union Commerce and Industry Minister has inaugurated a 250 mm seer water supply scheme in Kashmir. He also visited the Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir. About Seer Water Supply Scheme The scheme aims to benefit around 10000 people in Kashmir and will be completed under the ambit of Jal Jeevan… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir and visited Martand Sun Temple
Explained: What is Allium negianum?
What is the News? A team of researchers has discovered a new species of the genus Allium named “Allium negianum” from the Uttarakhand Himalayan region of India. What is Allium? Allium is one of the largest genera in Amaryllidaceae, a family of herbaceous, mainly perennial and bulbous flowering plants. The genus has about 1,100 species… Continue reading Explained: What is Allium negianum?
2021 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Economists David Card, Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Economics. David Card was awarded for his empirical (verifiable by observation or experience) contribution to labor economics. For example, how different minimum wages affect jobs and businesses. Joshua Angrist and Guido Imbens were awarded for pioneering… Continue reading 2021 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences – Explained, pointwise
Changing economic order
Synopsis: In the absence of a focused approach to exports in the changing global environment, longer-term growth prospects are bound to suffer. Introduction India is on track to attain the $400-billion export target this fiscal year. Exports jumped to $33.44 billion in September, registering 21.35% year-on-year growth. India is clearly benefiting from a stronger-than- expected… Continue reading Changing economic order
India must keep the momentum of Air India’s privatization going
Synopsis: Adopting policies that boost the market valuations of state-run companies will help government to keep the disinvestment momentum. Introduction After the successful disinvestment in Air India, many want the government to build on this and carry out more strategic disinvestment, i.e., sell more government companies, to the private sector. But that is a very… Continue reading India must keep the momentum of Air India’s privatization going
