Source: The post is based on the article “Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit” published in The Hindu on 22nd June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – The role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges. Relevance: About Internet shutdowns in Manipur. News: The Manipur High Court granted limited Internet access in designated places… Continue reading Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit
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Why EU’s carbon levy helps rich countries get richer
Source– The post is based on the article “Why EU’s carbon levy helps rich countries get richer” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issues related to climate change News– EU has introduced a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). What is the issue of differentiated responsibility sharing in climate… Continue reading Why EU’s carbon levy helps rich countries get richer
An ode to start-ups in defence
Source: The post is based on an article “An ode to start-ups in defence – Policy initiatives like Idex have put the defence industry on the path to self-reliance” published in Business Standard on 22nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indigenization of Technology, Defence Technology Relevance: Atmanirbharta in defence News: The Indian defence industry is growing. India, from being the world’s largest… Continue reading An ode to start-ups in defence
Growth versus equity: A debate that India should’ve long settled
Source: The post is based on the article “Growth versus equity: A debate that India should’ve long settled” published in Live Mint on 21st June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy- Growth & Development Relevance: Impact of higher growth on poverty and on inequality News: There has always been debate over growth versus equity, means, how… Continue reading Growth versus equity: A debate that India should’ve long settled
Semiconductor fab: the unfinished agenda
Source– The post is based on the article “Semiconductor fab: the unfinished agenda” published in “The Hindu” on 21st June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Industrial Policies News – The article explains the issues related to the semiconductor industry in India. Contents1 What were the earlier attempts by India for semiconductor manufacturing?2… Continue reading Semiconductor fab: the unfinished agenda
Dead Wrong – Telangana charging the deceased with UAPA brings to life how the most severe laws are casually misused by govts
Source: The post is based on the article “Dead Wrong – Telangana charging the deceased with UAPA brings to life how the most severe laws are casually misused by govts” published in The Times of India on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Security Issues. Relevance: About misuse of stricter laws. News: In Telangana, police charged the two dead… Continue reading Dead Wrong – Telangana charging the deceased with UAPA brings to life how the most severe laws are casually misused by govts
Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds
Source: The post is based on the article “Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds” published in the Business Standard on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the field of biotechnology. Relevance: About the need for GM cotton crops. News: For the past several years, India’s cotton production has been stagnating at 34-36 million bales (one bale is… Continue reading Poor productivity – Cotton farmers need genetically modified seeds
A national innovation system for pharma
Source: The post is based on the article “A national innovation system for pharma” published in the Business Standard on 21st June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About making the Indian pharmaceutical industry a world leader in innovation. News: Recently a closed-door roundtable on innovation in the pharmaceutical industry was jointly hosted… Continue reading A national innovation system for pharma
Precision fermentation: advantages and challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is precision fermentation?3 What are the potential applications of precision fermentation?4 What are the needs for precision fermentation?5 What are the advantages of precision fermentation?6 What are the concerns surrounding precision fermentation?7 What should be done? Introduction Precision fermentation is an innovative technology that holds great promise for… Continue reading Precision fermentation: advantages and challenges – Explained, pointwise
Safety first – India’s regulators must ensure quality and safety of drugs
Source: The post is based on the article “Safety first – India’s regulators must ensure quality and safety of drugs” published in The Hindu on 20th June 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About issues with Indian-made drugs. News: Two patients have recently died after being given Indian-made anaesthetic drugs in… Continue reading Safety first – India’s regulators must ensure quality and safety of drugs
