Source: The post is based on an article “Through a 40-year prism: India’s record creditable, but not outstanding” published in Business Standard on 15th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has come up with World Economic Outlook (WEO) report 2022. What does the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report say? Performance of… Continue reading Through a 40-year prism: India’s record creditable, but not outstanding
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Nobel Prizes 2022 in Sciences – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 About the Nobel Prize3 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology, 20223.1 Significance4 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 20224.1 About Click Chemistry4.2 Significance5 Nobel Prize in Physics, 20225.1 About Quantum Entanglement5.2 Significance Introduction The Nobel Prizes 2022 have been announced. The Prizes have been awarded for pioneering research in various fields… Continue reading Nobel Prizes 2022 in Sciences – Explained, pointwise
Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions
Source: The post is based on an article “Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions” published in The Business Standard on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Industrial Policy Relevance: issues associated with the pharma companies in India. News: 66 children have died in the Gambia after drinking cough syrup manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals. The centre has decided… Continue reading Lessons from Maiden: Gambia deaths raise several questions
Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem
Source: The post is based on an article “Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem” published in Business Standard on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Contents1 Relevance: concerns associated with the ethanol blending processes2 What is the present situation of ethanol blending process?3 What are the challenges being faced by the grain-based ethanol production?4 What… Continue reading Govt’s ethanol blending programme faces supply and pricing problem
Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role
Source: The post is based on an article “Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development Relevance: concerns associated with the declining forex reserves and the role of the RBI News: There is a widespread misconception that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been… Continue reading Falling reserves and the bogey of the RBI’s role
Disintermediation: An overblown bank scare
Source: The post is based on an article “Disintermediation: An overblown bank scare” published in Live Mint on 13th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Economic Development News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently outlined a plan for the proposal of e-rupee which is a digital currency. The proposal sets aside intermediaries like banks from the involvement… Continue reading Disintermediation: An overblown bank scare
We need a forest-led COP27
Source– The post is based on the article “We need a forest-led COP27” published in The Hindu on 13th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News- The article explains the need of moving away from technological solutions and having a forest-led approach to tackle climate change. There are calls for developing technology to fight climate change… Continue reading We need a forest-led COP27
Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry: FAO Report – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Policies/Programmes3 Approaches to Mainstreaming Biodiversity3.1 Spatial Planning-based Approaches3.2 Species-based Approaches3.3 Regulatory Instruments3.4 Economic Instruments3.5 Market-based Instruments3.6 Participatory Forest Management3.7 Knowledge and Capacity Development4 Barriers to Mainstreaming Biodiversity5 Integrating Biodiversity in Forest Management6 Recommendations7 Conclusion Introduction Forests are host to most of Earth’s terrestrial biodiversity. Tropical rainforests… Continue reading Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry: FAO Report – Explained, pointwise
Solutions by the people, solutions for the people
Source– The post is based on the article “Solutions by the people, solutions for the people” published in The Hindu on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy and Environment. GS2- Global Politics News- The article explains the different economic models across the world and suggests a model for the future. It also explains the challenges… Continue reading Solutions by the people, solutions for the people
Ineffective implementation: Ban on single-use plastic is not working
Source: The post is based on an article “Ineffective implementation: Ban on single-use plastic is not working” published in Business Standard on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: issues associated with plastic bags News: The ban on single-use plastic came into effect on 1st July 2022. However, items like plastic straws and cutlery are being marketed… Continue reading Ineffective implementation: Ban on single-use plastic is not working
