Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India

Source– The post is based on the article “Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India” published in The Hindu on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Social empowerment Relevance: Use of technology for empowering women News- Distributed renewable energy (DRE) is transforming women’s livelihoods at the grassroots. What is the potential of clean technologies… Continue reading Clean-tech as the next big thing in rural India

Which is the cheetah?

Source: The post is based on an article “Which is the cheetah?” published in Business Standard on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: India’s economic growth and associated concerns News: The article compares the economy of India and China and it also provides highlights towards India’s projected economy. How has the Indian economy… Continue reading Which is the cheetah?

Twist In Helix – Regulating consumer genomics in India

Source: The post is based on an article “Twist In Helix – Regulating consumer genomics in India” published in The Times of India on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Science and Technology Relevance: Concerns associated with genome-testing kits News: Indian companies are launching genome-testing kits that would be used by common people at homes to… Continue reading Twist In Helix – Regulating consumer genomics in India

G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism

Source– The post is based on the article “G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism” published in The Indian Express on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Global groupings Relevance: Issues related to G20 News- Group of Twenty foreign ministers, who met in Delhi this week were not able to agree on a final statement.… Continue reading G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism

Combining social welfare and capital markets through SSE

Source: The post is based on an article “Combining social welfare and capital markets through SSE” published in The Hindu on 2nd March 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: About Social Stock Exchange News: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has given approval to the National Stock Exchange of India to set up a… Continue reading Combining social welfare and capital markets through SSE

New thermal plants: A reality check

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

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

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