Synopsis: The relationship between the bar and bench has gone from one of mutual respect and equality to the one between ruler and ruled. Introduction Propriety or conformity to established norms can be very dangerous. In the past, it led to evils like child marriage, slavery and the holocaust. Now this propriety has reached the Judiciary,… Continue reading Ideas of propriety must not be used by courts to control and silence lawyers
A reality check for higher education dreams
Synopsis: The proposed academic bank of credits, multiple entry-exit options will require infrastructure, manpower and budget that the Indian education system simply does not possess Introduction The article highlights the changes that are required in National Education Policy (NEP) to make our present education system more effective. What are the observations of the National Education… Continue reading A reality check for higher education dreams
The great immunity debate of vaccines vs infection antibodies
What is the news? Recent studies showed that immunity induced by Pfizer shot waned quickly. This led to comparisons between immunity induced by the vaccine shot and the immunity induced by COVID infection. The comparison between vaccine immunity and infection-induced immunity Doctors say that the immunity induced by the vaccine lasts longer. Doctors also say… Continue reading The great immunity debate of vaccines vs infection antibodies
Merchants, companies can’t store card data from Jan 1: RBI
What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has directed that no entity or merchant, other than card issuers and card networks, should store card details — or card-on-file (CoF) — from January 1, 2022. Simultaneously, it has also extended the tokenisation of CoF by card issuers. Reasons for RBI’s Ban on Storing card data… Continue reading Merchants, companies can’t store card data from Jan 1: RBI
Panel set up to draft Bill on drugs, cosmetics and medical devices
What is the News? The Union government has constituted a committee for framing legislation regarding new drugs, cosmetics and medical devices. About the Committee Headed by: The committee is headed by Drugs Controller General of India V.G. Somani. Mandate: To undertake pre-legislative consultations and examine the present Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940, examine previously framed Drugs… Continue reading Panel set up to draft Bill on drugs, cosmetics and medical devices
Banning Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction A parliamentary standing committee on Home Affairs has urged the central government to block Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in India. The recommendations come months after the central government liberalized the Other Service Providers (OSPs) sector by recommending the official use of VPNs, to facilitate the remote working ability for India’s massive… Continue reading Banning Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) – Explained, pointwise
Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs
What is the News? The Jharkhand Assembly has passed the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in the Private Sector Bill, 2021. Must read: Job reservation in private sector for locals Key Provisions of the bill Reservation for Local Candidates: The Bill provides for 75% reservation to local residents in private sector jobs with… Continue reading Jharkhand clears Bill for 75% quota for locals in private jobs
Detecting Fragile X Syndrome
What is the News? In 2017, a man affected by autism underwent his first DNA blood test at the age of 40. He tested positive for Fragile X Syndrome (FXS). This shows the lack of awareness and appropriate training in diagnosing FXS. About Fragile X Syndrome Fragile X syndrome(FXS) is a genetic disorder. It is… Continue reading Detecting Fragile X Syndrome
Union Minister presents the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has presented the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony. About INSPIRE-MANAK Awards The INSPIRE-MANAK Awards is one of the components of the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Scheme. Aim: To motivate students in the age group of 10-15… Continue reading Union Minister presents the 8th INSPIRE – MANAK Awards during a virtual ceremony
Government approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
What is the News? The government of India has approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles. Must Read: About Production-Linked Incentive(PLI) Schemes About the PLI Scheme for textiles Objective: To attract investments in the production of in-demand textile products like man-made fibre (MMF) fabric, garments and technical textiles. To make Indian textiles more… Continue reading Government approves Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles
