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)
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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
India’s cyber threats: Defending against cyber threats
Source: The post is based on the article “Defending against cyber threats” published in the Business Standard on 21st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Basics of cyber security. Relevance: About India’s cyber threats. News: The recent cyberattack at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences is a stark reminder that no entity is safe from cyber… Continue reading India’s cyber threats: Defending against cyber threats
A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away
Source: The post is based on the article “A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away” published in The Hindu on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: Biodiversity conservation News: The article discusses about the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that took place in Montreal, Canada recently and the… Continue reading A planet in crisis – Tangible outcomes from biological diversity convention are far away
The era of free data is over — the law is coming for Big Tech
Source– The post is based on the article “The era of free data is over — the law is coming for Big Tech” published in The Indian Express on 20th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Awareness in the field of IT Relevance– Issues related to emerging digital space News– The article explains the increasing relevance of… Continue reading The era of free data is over — the law is coming for Big Tech
