Source: The post is based on the following articles “Our choking cities: How we can improve air and water quality in urban spaces” published in the Indian Express on 10th November 2022. “Reduce year-round pollutants to make Delhi’s air less hazardous” published in Livemint on 10th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environmental pollution and degradation. Relevance: About… Continue reading Our choking cities: How we can improve air and water quality in urban spaces
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After the dust, a clearer picture of Agnipath’s direction
Source– The post is based on the article “After the dust, a clearer picture of Agnipath’s direction” published in The Hindu on 9th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Recruitment reforms in army News- The article explains the rationale behind the Agniveer scheme. What are arguments in support of the Agniveer scheme? Nothing is ever… Continue reading After the dust, a clearer picture of Agnipath’s direction
The irrelevance of regional rural banks
Source: The post is based on the article “The irrelevance of regional rural banks” published in the Business Standard on 9th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy. Relevance: About regional rural banks (RRBs). News: Several of the regional rural banks (RRBs), are now facing an existential crisis due to dwindling business and soaring bad assets.… Continue reading The irrelevance of regional rural banks
The questions that CoP-27 must answer to ensure climate justice
Source: The post is based on an article “The questions that CoP-27 must answer to ensure climate justice” published in Live Mint on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Climate Change News: The 2022 United Nations Conference on Climate Change also known as CoP-27 (the UN’s 27th Conference of the Parties) has begun. It will discuss the issue… Continue reading The questions that CoP-27 must answer to ensure climate justice
Welcome write-off: Acknowledging failure of 116 projects is the first step
Source: The post is based on an article “Welcome write-off: Acknowledging failure of 116 projects is the first step” published in Business Standard on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Infrastructure News: A report from the NITI Aayog has recommended the removal of 116 infrastructure projects from the overall project-monitoring system. These public funded projects have not been… Continue reading Welcome write-off: Acknowledging failure of 116 projects is the first step
Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly
Source– The post is based on the article “Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly” published in the mint on 8th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– E-commerce News- The article explains the concept of Open Network for Digital Commerce proposed by the government to counter the platform power of e-commerce majors. What is… Continue reading Regulation could help ONDC counter an e-com duopoly
Green Bonds: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What are Green Bonds?3 What is the current status of Green Bonds?3.1 Global3.2 India4 What are the benefits of Green Bonds?4.1 Issuers4.2 Investors4.3 Other Benefits5 What are the challenges associated with Green Bonds?6 What should be the approach going ahead?7 Conclusion Introduction The Union Ministry of Finance has announced… Continue reading Green Bonds: Benefits and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
What the chip industry and the petroleum sector have in common
Source– The post is based on the article “What the chip industry and the petroleum sector have in common” published in The Indian Express on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy News- The article explains the similarities between the petroleum and semiconductor industry. What are similarities between the petroleum industry and semiconductor industry? Both industries… Continue reading What the chip industry and the petroleum sector have in common
Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now – on forex reserve issue
Source: The post is based on an article “Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now” published in The Times of India on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Economic Development News: India’s economy is currently facing problems due to the increasing Current Account Deficit (CAD), declining forex reserves, inflation amongst others. Contents1 What are the concerns for Indian economy?2 What… Continue reading Tap Diaspora Dollars … Now – on forex reserve issue
Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns
Source: The post is based on an article “Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Infrastructure Relevance: helicopter accidents In India News: There has been increase in the helicopter accidents in India. According to a report, between 1990 and 2019, more than 150 people lost their lives… Continue reading Helicopter accidents in October point to broader concerns
