Source: The Hindu Relevance: To understand the copyright act Synopsis: The copyright act should provide education for all. It should also respect the rights of publishers. So we need to attain a balance between the two. Journey of Education through court cases Supreme Court (SC) in various judgements has expanded the right of education Miss Mohini Jain vs… Continue reading A report that is at odds with access to knowledge
Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
Source: Down to Earth Relevance: New Plastic Waste Management Rules 2021 and issues associated with it Synopsis: The recently announced Plastic Waste Management Rule 2021 prohibits 20 identified single-use plastic items by 2022 to tackle the issue of plastic pollution. However, civil societies have raised some concerns with the new provisions. Must read: Beating… Continue reading Single-use plastic ban: Reading the fine print reveals ominous loopholes
The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Source: The Hindu, Indian Express, Times of India, Livemint and The Economic Times Relevance: This article explains the recent developments in Afghanistan. Synopsis: Taliban will have to show moderation if they wish to be accepted as a member of the global community. Introduction The U.S. forces vacated the Bagram airbase (near Kabul) on July 2.… Continue reading The script of the new endgame in Afghanistan
Doctor at the door
Source: The Hindu Relevance: The article highlights the problems that our healthcare system is struggling with Synopsis: Doorstep delivery can mitigate the effects of disruption caused by pandemics Introduction: Even before the start of the pandemic, health experts warn India of a health epidemic – one that involved Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). During the pandemic, faults… Continue reading Doctor at the door
The horrors of Partition must be remembered — but for the right reasons
Source: The Hindu and Indian Express Relevance: Announcement of 14th August as “Partition Horrors Remembrance Day”. Synopsis: The journey of remembrance should be to seek forgiveness and not to reopen wounds or reignite hatred Importance of Remembrance Day It is an attempt to acknowledge the sacrifice, mass killings, and violence and to seek forgiveness for the… Continue reading The horrors of Partition must be remembered — but for the right reasons
Oil bonds and other associated issues – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Centre has argued that it cannot reduce taxes on petrol and diesel, as it has to bear the burden of payments in lieu of oil bonds issued by the previous government to subsidize fuel prices. Fuel prices as of now remain incredibly high, with many metro cities having to… Continue reading Oil bonds and other associated issues – Explained, pointwise
India, UK plan world bank for green energy
Source: Livemint What is the News? Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-26), India and the UK are planning to explore the possibility of setting up a World Bank for green energy. What will be the purpose of the World Bank of Green Energy? The World Bank for Green Energy could materialize the proposal… Continue reading India, UK plan world bank for green energy
Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Source: PIB What is the News? The Ministry of Coal will be launching Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations. About Vriksharopan Abhiyan: Organized by: It is a tree plantation campaign to be organized by the Ministry of Coal. Under the initiative, large scale plantations will be carried out in… Continue reading Vriksharopan Abhiyan – 2021 of Coal Ministry to be Launched as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations
Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Dassault Systemes launch Student Entrepreneurship Program 3.0
Source: PIB What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM),NITI Aayog in collaboration with Dassault Systemes has launched the third series of the ‘Student Entrepreneurship Program’ (SEP 3.0) About Student Entrepreneurship Program(SEP 3.0): Launched by: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in collaboration with Dassault Systemes Target Group: Young Innovators of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL). Aim: To push school… Continue reading Atal Innovation Mission in collaboration with Dassault Systemes launch Student Entrepreneurship Program 3.0
India records 572% growth in grant of Patents in last 7 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has conferred the National Intellectual Property Awards 2020. About National Intellectual Property Awards: Given by: Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks(CGPDTM), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Aim: To recognize and reward… Continue reading India records 572% growth in grant of Patents in last 7 years
