Envisioning the post-pandemic smart city

Source: The Hindu  Relevance: Smart cities project requires rethinking after the Covid pandemic. Synopsis: The pandemic has come as a remarkable opportunity to review the pathway for ‘smart cities’, and also other towns not on the map. Further, cities should avoid expensive technological solutions and frame their plans in an inclusive and sustainable manner. Background:… Continue reading Envisioning the post-pandemic smart city

All WHO-approved jabs must be recognised for travel: UN

Source: The Hindu Relevance: Vaccination is essential for global economic recovery. The World Health Organization recently said that any COVID-19 vaccine it has authorised for emergency use should be recognised by countries as they open up their borders to inoculated travelers. The move could force Western countries to broaden their acceptance of two apparently less… Continue reading All WHO-approved jabs must be recognised for travel: UN

A widening current account deficit is both good news and bad

Source: Live Mint Relevance: Some signs like CAD signifies economic recovery Synopsis: current account deficit (CAD) of India is widening. It is a piece of mixed news for India. India’s current account deficit (CAD) has widened. As per the latest data, it is around 1% of gross domestic product (GDP). It is a relief for… Continue reading A widening current account deficit is both good news and bad

Delhi’s lame duck Assembly

Source: The Hindu Relevance: The GNCTD Act impact the functions of the Delhi Legislative Assembly and Federalism. The Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD)(Amendment) Act, 2021 is criticised as a retrograde law. The bulk of criticism has been focused on the reduced autonomy of the elected government and the consequent vesting of several… Continue reading Delhi’s lame duck Assembly

What is a heat dome? – Explained

Source: Indian Express, Hindustantimes, Livemint Relevance: Important weather phenomenon impacting the climate and the people. Synopsis: Parts of Canada and USA are reeling under severe heatwave caused due to a heat dome. Possible causes and likely impact are discussed. Why in news? High temperatures are being reported from the Pacific northwest (in USA) and some… Continue reading What is a heat dome? – Explained

Delhi HC issues directions on feeding, managing stray dogs

Source: The Hindu What is the News? Delhi High Court in a recent judgment issued directions on feeding and managing stray dogs. What was the case? A petition was filed in the Delhi High Court asking the court to restrain the neighbor from feeding community dogs near the entrance or exit of his property. What… Continue reading Delhi HC issues directions on feeding, managing stray dogs

Covishield gets nod from nine European countries for travel

Source: The Hindu What is the News? Around nine countries in Europe have given recognition to the Covishield vaccine produced by the Serum Institute of India. What was the issue? A lot of Indian travelers who were vaccinated with Covishield were not eligible for the European Union’s ‘green pass’. This was because the European Union… Continue reading Covishield gets nod from nine European countries for travel

Education Minister releases Report on United District Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20

Source: PIB, The Hindu What is the News? The Union Education Minister has released the report on United Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20 for School Education in India. About UDISE: Unified District Information on School Education(UDISE) is one of the largest Management Information Systems on school education. UDISE was initiated in 2012-13 by the… Continue reading Education Minister releases Report on United District Information System for Education Plus(UDISE+) 2019-20

[Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -June 2021 – 3rd and 4th week

Hello everyone, We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month  of June 2021 – 3rd and 4th week Click on the following link to download 7pm Compilation [16th to 30th June 2021] About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis… Continue reading [Download] 7PM Weekly Compilation -June 2021 – 3rd and 4th week

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