Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding waste-to-energy plants” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: problems with Waste to Energy Plants News: The Kerala government recently announced the State’s first waste-to-energy project in Kozhikode. The planned facility is expected to be built in two years and generate… Continue reading Understanding waste-to-energy plants
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IPCC Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6) – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 What is an IPCC Synthesis Report? 3 About the IPCC and their reports 4 What are the key findings of the IPCC’s Synthesis Report?5 What are the key findings of the IPCC’s Synthesis Report on India?6 What are the suggestions provided by the IPCC’s Synthesis Report?7 What are the… Continue reading IPCC Synthesis Report of the Sixth Assessment Cycle (AR6) – Explained, pointwise
Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India” published in the Live Mint on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About heat waves impact on economy. News: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that February 2023 was the warmest February since 1901 with the average… Continue reading Do not let increasing heatwaves sap worker productivity in India
Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point
Source: The post is based on the article “Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point” published in the Indian Express on 22nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Effects of liberalization on the economy. Relevance: About recent bank failures and their impact on India.… Continue reading Credit Suisse collapse: The collapse of two mid-sized banks in the US does not portend a hard landing or a tipping point
Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states
Source: The post is based on the article “Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian economy Relevance: Issues related to fiscal federalism News: Recently, there are demands in some states to implement OPS. Some states… Continue reading Schemes like OPS will only exacerbate the gap between richer and poorer states
Cereal solution – Dietary shifts are slow processes, and India must let all grains grow
Source: The post is based on an article “Cereal solution – Dietary shifts are slow processes, and India must let all grains grow” published in The Hindu on 21st March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Agriculture Relevance: challenges with promoting millets News: The PM recently inaugurated a global conference on millets. The United Nations has declared 2023… Continue reading Cereal solution – Dietary shifts are slow processes, and India must let all grains grow
Our new trade policy must calm fears of rising import restrictions
Source: The post is based on the article “Our new trade policy must calm fears of rising import restrictions”published in Live Minton 20thMarch 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 –Economy Relevance: Issues with categorizing import News: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” – George Santayana. This quote holds significance in the upcoming foreign trade… Continue reading Our new trade policy must calm fears of rising import restrictions
Safety in the storm – As the requirement for capital import into India at present is low, the global tornado has modest implications for us
Source: The post is based on an article “Safety in the storm – As the requirement for capital import into India at present is low, the global tornado has modest implications for us” published in Business Standard on 20thMarch 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 –Economy Relevance: Reasons behind moderate investment and savings in India News:Volatility in global financial… Continue reading Safety in the storm – As the requirement for capital import into India at present is low, the global tornado has modest implications for us
Controlling Fake News in India and associated challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is fake News? 3 What are the causes of Fake News spread In India? 4 What are the effects of fake news? 5 What are the challenges in controlling Fake News? 6 What are the Legal remedies available for controlling Fake News? 7 What are the global initiatives for controlling Fake News? 8 What should… Continue reading Controlling Fake News in India and associated challenges – Explained, pointwise
Build, But Take Care – Fast-paced highway expansion is being undermined by quality issues. This needs to be addressed
Source: The post is based on the article “Build, But Take Care – Fast-paced highway expansion is being undermined by quality issues. This needs to be addressed” published in The Times of India on 20th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and related constraints. Relevance: About India’s fast-paced… Continue reading Build, But Take Care – Fast-paced highway expansion is being undermined by quality issues. This needs to be addressed
