Source: The post is based on the article “Tracking SDG progress the Bhopal way” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Mechanisms, Laws, Institutions & Bodies Constituted for Protection & Betterment of Vulnerable Sections News: Bhopal has released its Voluntary Local Review (VLR). With that it has become the first city in… Continue reading Tracking SDG progress the Bhopal way
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On PM Modi’s visit to Australia: Delhi to Canberra, a new journey
Source: The post is based on the article “On PM Modi’s visit to Australia: Delhi to Canberra, a new journey” published in Indian Express on 20th May 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, multilateral agreements of India News: Prime Miniter Modi has continued with the scheduled visit to Australia, even after the cancellation of Quad Summit. It… Continue reading On PM Modi’s visit to Australia: Delhi to Canberra, a new journey
Tax on international credit card transactions: rationale and challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the rationale behind the Tax on international credit card transactions?3 About Tax on international credit card transactions4 What are the expert’s opinions about imposing Tax on international credit card transactions?5 What are the advantages of imposing Tax on international credit card transactions?6 What are the challenges faced… Continue reading Tax on international credit card transactions: rationale and challenges – Explained, pointwise
Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023 What is the News? A study has found that even low levels of arsenic consumption may impact cognitive function in children, adolescents and young adults. What is Arsenic? Arsenic is… Continue reading Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study
India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN
Source: The post is based on the article “India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN” published in TOI on 20th May 2023 What is the News? At the review meeting of the Sendai Framework at the UN General Assembly, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India highlighted the… Continue reading India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN
Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin
Source: The post is based on the article “Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023 What is the News? The Finance Ministry has clarified that payments using international debit or credit cards up to Rs 7 lakh per financial year will be excluded… Continue reading Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin
Why has the RBI withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why has the RBI withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes?” published in Indian Express on 20th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 When were Rs 2000 denomination banknotes introduced?3 Why are Rs 2000 denomination banknotes being withdrawn now?4 Will the Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender?5… Continue reading Why has the RBI withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes?
Express View on new climate change report: It should lead to a review of Paris Climate Pact targets
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on new climate change report: It should lead to a review of Paris Climate Pact targets” published in the Indian Express on 20th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Environment and Bio-diversity: Conservation. Relevance: About Global Climate 2022 report News: Recently, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) released a report… Continue reading Express View on new climate change report: It should lead to a review of Paris Climate Pact targets
About India’s economic growth: A sustainable growth rate
Source: The post is based on the article “A sustainable growth rate” published in the Indian Express on 20th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About India’s economic growth. News: In the past four decades and more, the structure of India’s economy has changed… Continue reading About India’s economic growth: A sustainable growth rate
Allopathy Plus – Integrative medicine is well worth researching
Source: The post is based on the article “Allopathy Plus – Integrative medicine is well worth researching” published in The Times of India on 20th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health. Relevance: About attaining integrative health. News: Recently, the Indian Council of Medical Research and GoI’s AYUSH ministry… Continue reading Allopathy Plus – Integrative medicine is well worth researching
