Source: The post is based on an article “Poppy love in Afghanistan” published in The Indian Express on 4th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – International Relations Relevance: rising poppy cultivation in Afghanistan and threats from it. News: Afghanistan has witnessed an increase in the poppy cultivation despite of the ban imposed on its cultivation by Taliban. Contents1 What… Continue reading Poppy love in Afghanistan
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Satellite Internet: Working, Advantages and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Satellite Internet?3 How does Satellite Internet function?3.1 Infrastructure3.2 Flow of Signals4 What are the advantages of Satellite Internet?5 What are the challenges associated with Satellite Internet?6 What are the various initiatives related to Satellite Internet?7 Conclusion Introduction In October 2022, ISRO successfully deployed 36 low earth orbit… Continue reading Satellite Internet: Working, Advantages and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
There is no debate: There has been a persistent decline in poverty in India
Source: The post is based on the article “There is no debate: There has been a persistent decline in poverty in India” published in the Indian Express on 4th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Relevance: Explaining how poverty fell faster after 2011. News: The recent release of the NFHS data for… Continue reading There is no debate: There has been a persistent decline in poverty in India
Delhi’s air quality crisis: Why we are all culpable
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi’s air quality crisis: Why we are all culpable” published in the Indian Express on 4th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About Delhi’s air quality crisis and ways to control it. News: Almost every year after Diwali — for about a decade or so… Continue reading Delhi’s air quality crisis: Why we are all culpable
Non-Proliferation Treaty to ban fossil fuels: Vanuatu’s big plea does little to arrest climate change
Source: The post is based on the article “Vanuatu’s big plea does little to arrest climate change” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Climate change Relevance: About the Non-Proliferation Treaty to ban fossil fuels. News: The President of Vanuatu, a small Pacific island, wanted the UN General Assembly to adopt a universal… Continue reading Non-Proliferation Treaty to ban fossil fuels: Vanuatu’s big plea does little to arrest climate change
Indian military’s capabilities: Handling a high-tech Chinese military
Source: The post is based on the article “Handling a high-tech Chinese military” published in the Business Standard on 4th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas. Relevance: About the challenges and advantages of the Indian military’s capabilities. News: Recently, Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for the C-295 transport… Continue reading Indian military’s capabilities: Handling a high-tech Chinese military
Global Energy Transition: Blurred energy nirvana: The world is fast turning green
Source: The post is based on the article “Blurred energy nirvana: The world is fast turning green” published in the Business Standard on 4th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Relevance: About the Global Energy Transition to renewables. News: Coal energy is getting increased, but renewable energy is growing rapidly. What… Continue reading Global Energy Transition: Blurred energy nirvana: The world is fast turning green
CRISPR gene-editing possible in temperature sensitive organisms, plants & crop varieties
Source: The post is based on the article “CRISPR gene-editing possible in temperature sensitive organisms, plants & crop varieties” published in PIB on 3rd November 2022. What is the News? The CRISPR gene-editing technology that received the Nobel Prize in 2020 has witnessed a new height. Indian scientists have now demonstrated for the first time that… Continue reading CRISPR gene-editing possible in temperature sensitive organisms, plants & crop varieties
Tokhü Emong Bird Count(TEBC): Beyond Amur falcons: Nagaland to undertake first bird count
Source: The post is based on the article “Beyond Amur falcons: Nagaland to undertake first bird count” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2022. What is the News? Nagaland is undertaking the first avian documentation exercise called Tokhü Emong Bird Count(TEBC). This exercise aims to go beyond the documentation of Amur falcons, the migratory… Continue reading Tokhü Emong Bird Count(TEBC): Beyond Amur falcons: Nagaland to undertake first bird count
An indigenous technology from IIT Madras can now produce new-generation super-abrasive tools
Source: The post is based on the article “An indigenous technology from IIT Madras can now produce new-generation super-abrasive tools” published in PIB on 3rd November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Abrasives?3 What are Superabrasives?4 What has been developed by scientists? What is the News? A team of scientists at the Indian… Continue reading An indigenous technology from IIT Madras can now produce new-generation super-abrasive tools
