For 7PM Editorial archives, click HERE → Introduction The government seems to be resetting its position on trade policy. The Union commerce secretary recently said India would fast-track free trade agreements (FTAs) as the country needs to engage with the rest of the world. Since the world is moving towards bilateral and regional trade arrangements, such deals… Continue reading Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Challenges & opportunities – Explained, pointwise
Moplah rebellion a manifestation of Talibani mindset: RSS leader
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Recently, an RSS leader has claimed that the Moplah rebellion, also known as the Mappila riots of 1921 was one of the first manifestations of the Taliban mindset in India. About Moplah Rebellion: Malabar Rebellion (also called the Mappila or Moplah Rebellion by the British) was an armed… Continue reading Moplah rebellion a manifestation of Talibani mindset: RSS leader
Geological Survey of India Mobile App
Source: PIB What is the News? Geological Survey of India (GSI) has decided to upgrade its mobile application to add new features as part of its efforts to create more awareness about its activities among the public. About GSI App: GSI Mobile app was launched in 2020. The app is divided into various sections where… Continue reading Geological Survey of India Mobile App
Government Constitutes a Committee for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has constituted a committee on the occasion of National Handloom Day for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years. About the Committee for the Handloom Sector: Headed by: Sh. Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion Design Council of India… Continue reading Government Constitutes a Committee for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years
RBI announces Open Market Purchase under G-sec Acquisition Programme 2.0
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced that it will conduct an open market purchase of government securities worth Rs 25,000 crore under the G-sec Acquisition Programme (G-SAP 2.0). About G-Sec Acquisition Programme(G-SAP): G-Sec Acquisition Programme(G-SAP) is basically an unconditional and a structured open market operation (OMO), of a… Continue reading RBI announces Open Market Purchase under G-sec Acquisition Programme 2.0
Fifth edition of national bio-entrepreneurship competition launched
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The fifth edition of the National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition (NBEC) has been launched. About National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition(NBEC): Organized by: Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) in partnership with Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). Purpose: It is India’s largest national competition for bio-entrepreneurs held annually.… Continue reading Fifth edition of national bio-entrepreneurship competition launched
Elopements most prosecuted under child marriage law: study
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Partners for Law in Development (PLD), a Delhi-based legal resource group has released a study titled “Child Marriage Prosecutions in India”. About Child Marriage Prosecutions in India study: The study analysed 83 cases of child marriage prosecutions over a period of 10 years between 2008 and 2017 across… Continue reading Elopements most prosecuted under child marriage law: study
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #16 : Air Marshal Bhosale Board, Anthropology Optional, Maharashtra State, Game dev, teaching Hobbies
Date of Interview: 20 Aug 2021 Board: Air Marshal Bhonsle Sir Home State: Maharashtra, Pune. Education: Btech Computer Engi -2018, Nirma University Ahmedabad Optional: Anthropology Work ex-Oracle – GIFT city Gandhinagar Hobbies: Game dev, teaching Chairman So you graduated from Nirma. Tell me 5 qualities of Karsanbhai Patel? Do they teach students these things? Which is… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #16 : Air Marshal Bhosale Board, Anthropology Optional, Maharashtra State, Game dev, teaching Hobbies
New species of Cascade frog discovered from Arunachal Pradesh
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A team of researchers from Delhi University (DU) have discovered a new species of cascade frog in Arunachal Pradesh. They have named the frog species as “Adi Cascade Frog (Amolops Adicola)”. About Adi Cascade Frog: Adi Cascade Frog is a predominantly brown colour frog with a size ranging… Continue reading New species of Cascade frog discovered from Arunachal Pradesh
What is the incel movement?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Experts have warned that the ‘incel’ movement is slowly becoming a threat to law and order. The movement came into the spotlight yet again in the UK’s Plymouth, where a 22-year-old man shot dead five people, including a toddler. About Incel Movement: Incels are a large online community… Continue reading What is the incel movement?
