Source: The post is based on an article “New thermal plants: A reality check” published in Business Standard on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: concerns associated with recommendation of the draft National Electricity Plan. News: Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has been given the task to frame the National Electricity Plan (NEP). The draft… Continue reading New thermal plants: A reality check
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SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation
Source– The post is based on the article “SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation” published in The Indian Express on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Mobilisation of resources Relevance: Money and capital markets News- Recently, Hindenburg Research published a report levelling several allegations against the Adani… Continue reading SC decision to set up expert committee in Adani matter casts doubt on SEBI’s investigation
States have a large role in ensuring capital formation
Source– The post is based on the article “States have a large role in ensuring capital formation” published in the mint on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance: Capital expenditure News- The Central government is continuing with its focus on capital expenditure. Capital expenditure by states has also drawn the attention of policymakers.… Continue reading States have a large role in ensuring capital formation
Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered
Source: The post is based on an article “Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered” published in Business Standard on 3rd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Infrastructure Relevance: Concerns associated with developmental project on the Great Nicobar Island. News: The government has recently given the clearance for the development of a project on the Great… Continue reading Development concerns – Nicobar project must be reconsidered
India’s Sustainable Development Goals | SDGs – Performance So Far – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction 2 What are SDGs?3 About the Lancet survey4 What is the status of India’s SDG performance according to the Lancet study?5 What are the positive aspects of India’s SDG performance highlighted in the Lancet survey?6 What is the reason for India’s poor SDG performance?7 What are the initiatives taken by… Continue reading India’s Sustainable Development Goals | SDGs – Performance So Far – Explained, pointwise
Searing changes: On heatwaves predicted by the Met Office
Source: The post is based on the article “Searing changes: On heatwaves predicted by the Met Office” published in The Hindu on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS-3: Disaster Management. Relevance: About the impact of heat waves. News: February was generally considered as a ‘spring’ and a ‘winter month’ by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and usually… Continue reading Searing changes: On heatwaves predicted by the Met Office
Lessons from Turkey: How to make India earthquake prepared
Source– The post is based on the article “Lessons from Turkey: How to make India earthquake prepared” published in The Indian Express on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management Relevance: Earthquake induced disasters News- The destruction caused by earthquakes in Turkey should be alarming for us. Nearly 58% of the Indian landmass is vulnerable… Continue reading Lessons from Turkey: How to make India earthquake prepared
The country must work at raising productivity growth
Source– The post is based on the article “The country must work at raising productivity growth” published in the mint on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and growth Relevance: Factors impacting growth of Indian economy News- The recent budgets have hiked capital expenditure substantially but there is less focus on improving productivity of… Continue reading The country must work at raising productivity growth
Clean Energy Transition of States and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a clean electricity transition? 3 What are the report’s key highlights on the Clean Energy Transition of States? 4 What is the need for the Clean Energy Transition of states? 5 What are the challenges faced by states in their clean energy transition?5.1 What steps have been taken by the Indian states towards… Continue reading Clean Energy Transition of States and their challenges – Explained, pointwise
Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development
Source– The post is based on the article “Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development” published in the mint on 1st March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance: Development of north-eastern region News- In the last 8 years, much work has been done to expand the footprints of railways across the northeastern region. What… Continue reading Our Railways are the Northeast’s leading engine for development
