Source: The post is based on the article “Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change” published in “The Times of India” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance: About the issues faced by the plant species. News: Recent research has shown how the construction of different… Continue reading Our lives depend on plants — we must have plant literacy to understand climate change
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The uproar over the new COP28 President
Source– The post is based on the article “Credit for India-US bonhomie goes to Xi Jinping” published in “The Indian Express” and the article “Soft or hard power?” published in “Business Standard” on 24th June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Bilateral groupings and agreements Relevance– India and US bilateral relationship News- The article explains the importance of… Continue reading The uproar over the new COP28 President
World’s largest grain storage plan: benefits and challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7 PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction India has embarked on an ambitious journey to establish the world’s largest grain storage plan, aiming to transform the nation’s agricultural economy. While the initiative presents numerous benefits, such as reducing post-harvest losses, enhancing farmers’ income, and strengthening food security, it is not devoid of challenges. Issues like ensuring… Continue reading World’s largest grain storage plan: benefits and challenges – Explained, pointwise
Why inflation and WPI is down, but not (all) prices
Source: The post is based on the article “Why inflation and WPI is down, but not (all) prices” published in The Indian Express on 23nd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About the trend of inflation News: The headline retail inflation rate reached a 25-month low in May and the… Continue reading Why inflation and WPI is down, but not (all) prices
PLI schemes are in need of a coherent trade policy
Source: The post is based on an article “Our PLI schemes are in need of a coherent trade policy” published in “Mint” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About the need of a trade policy to support PLI schemes. News: The debate… Continue reading PLI schemes are in need of a coherent trade policy
The uproar over the new COP28 President
Source- The post is based on the article “The uproar over the new COP28 President” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd June 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance– Issues related to climate change News- Questions are being raised over the COP28 Presidency of United Arab Emirates (UAE) Industry Minister Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber. Who is Sultan al-Jaber?… Continue reading The uproar over the new COP28 President
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), recently implemented by the European Union (EU), has significant implications for countries like India. CBAM imposes a carbon cost on high-emission imports, potentially affecting India’s export competitiveness. This new regulation, aimed at preventing carbon leakage, raises concerns about compatibility with existing trade norms and… Continue reading Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for India – Explained, pointwise
Overkill: The Manipur government’s decision to extend net shutdowns lacks merit
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
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
