Source: The post is based on the article “Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer” published in Times Now on 26th February 2023 What is the News? Seismologists at The Australian National University(ANU) have documented the evidence of a distinct fifth layer of earth at the centremost part of Earth— the “innermost… Continue reading Within Earth’s inner core may lurk an ‘innermost’, fifth layer
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Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has sought more information about Mission Shakti because it is concerned about a persistent lack of protection officers to… Continue reading Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases
eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM
Source: The post is based on the article “eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? Prime Minister in his Mann Ki Baat address, said experiments such as eSanjeevani application had ensured medical services to people living in far-flung areas of the… Continue reading eSanjeevani app a great boon for people, says PM
Winter Heatwaves – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction In March of last year (2022), meteorologists in India issued the first heat wave warning of the year. They were anticipating an exceptionally early summer with some of India’s highest temperatures ever recorded. But, this year, India Meteorological Agency issued the year’s first heat wave advisory in February. It stated… Continue reading Winter Heatwaves – Explained, pointwise
Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Defence has a target to raise India’s annual defence exports to $5 billion by 2024-25, from… Continue reading Decoding the $5 billion defence exports target, which PM Modi spoke of at Aero India 2023
As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti
Source: The post is based on the article “As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023 What is the News? The Government of India is celebrating the birth anniversary of Banjara community icon Santh Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti for the first time… Continue reading As part of Banjara community outreach, Union government to mark Sant Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti
Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study” published in Indian Express on 27th February 2023 What is the News? According to a study, blue food can reduce nutritional deficiencies and contribute to employment and export revenue in India. What is Blue Food? Blue food is… Continue reading Blue foods can help India improve nutrition, livelihood: Study
Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?” published in Hindustan Times on 23rd February 2023. What is the News? Recently, Brazil has halted its beef exports to China after a case of Mad Cow Disease was confirmed in China. It will have… Continue reading Mad cow disease case halts Brazil’s beef exports to China: What is it?
Reducing pain: On menstrual leave
Source: The post is based on the article “Reducing pain: On menstrual leave” published in The Hindu on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About menstrual pain leave. News: Supreme Court of India directed a petitioner to approach the Union… Continue reading Reducing pain: On menstrual leave
Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat
Source: The post is based on the article “Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat” published in Business Standard on 27th February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Relevance: About wheat production and food inflation. News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD)… Continue reading Heat alert – No apparent impact, but March weather crucial for wheat
