Why Beijing’s rising maritime clout calls for a joint India-Japan nuclear submarine project

Source– The post is based on the article “Why Beijing’s rising maritime clout calls for a joint India-Japan nuclear submarine project” published in the Business Standard on 23rd December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance– Issues related to manufacturing sector News– The article explains the status of the toy industry in India. It also explains… Continue reading Why Beijing’s rising maritime clout calls for a joint India-Japan nuclear submarine project

The uncontrolled re-entries of satellites

Source– The post is based on the article “The uncontrolled re-entries of satellites” published in The Hindu on 23rd December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of space Relevance– Issues related to safety of space assets News– The article explains the issue of uncontrolled re-entry of satellites. Contents1 What are the stages of a… Continue reading The uncontrolled re-entries of satellites

Taking the lead on regulation of digital assets

Source: The post is based on an article “Taking the lead on regulation of digital assets” published in The Indian Express on 23rd December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security Relevance: measures to curb digital financial crimes News: The G20’s Finance Track discussions came up with the regulation of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) to curb financial crimes such… Continue reading Taking the lead on regulation of digital assets

A tall order – on Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

Source: This post is created based on the article “A tall order”, published in Business Standard on 23rd December, 2022. Syllabus: GS Paper 3, Environment, Biodiversity Conservation News:  15th Conference of Parties (COP 15) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, has managed to conclude Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) agreement. The agreement may prove… Continue reading A tall order – on Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)

Gene Therapy: Approaches, Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is Gene Therapy?3 What are the various approaches to Gene Therapy?4 What are the benefits of Gene Therapy?5 What are the challenges associated with Gene Therapy?6 What are the ethical concerns related to Gene Therapy?7 What should be the approach going ahead?8 Conclusion Introduction Scientists in the United… Continue reading Gene Therapy: Approaches, Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise

Stay with science, go slow on GM crops Transgenic technology

Source: The post is based on the article “Stay with science, go slow on GM crops Transgenic technology” published in The Indian Express on 22nd December 2022.  Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology  Relevance: Recombinant technology. News: The article explains the issues related to HT GM crops.  Contents1 Why precaution is required for the environmental release… Continue reading Stay with science, go slow on GM crops Transgenic technology

With India crossing China’s population next year, how we can create mass prosperity

Source: The post is based on the article “With India crossing China’s population next year, how we can create mass prosperity” published in The Indian Express on 22nd December 2022.  Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and employment  Relevance: Issues related to the growth and development of economy  News: The article explains the need for investing in… Continue reading With India crossing China’s population next year, how we can create mass prosperity

API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done

Source: The post is based on the article “API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done” published in The Times of India on 22nd December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economy Relevance: India dependency on imports for APIs News: The article discusses… Continue reading API crisis, again: PLI in key pharma ingredients was supposed to reduce dependence on China. But the job’s only partly done

Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned

Source: The post is based on the article “Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned” published in The Indian Express on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: higher import duty and problems associated with it News: The government is planning to raise import duties on all non-essential items.… Continue reading Why the proposal to raise import duties on non-essential items must be abandoned

The Biodiversity Commitment

Source: The post is based on an article “The Biodiversity Commitment” published in The Indian Express on 21st December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) News: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has been concluded in the Montreal, Canada recently. The Montreal meeting was the 15th edition of this conference also known… Continue reading The Biodiversity Commitment

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