Source: The post is based on the article “A clean gamble: On carbon trading” published in Live Mint on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About carbon markets. News: The Centre is expected to clarify the specifics of a carbon trading market in India. What does the term carbon trading mean?… Continue reading A clean gamble: On carbon trading
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UPI: Local & global
Source: The post is based on the article “UPI: Local & global” published in Business Standard on 23rd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources. Relevance: About e-rupee and UPI. News: Recently, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was linked to Singapore’s version PayNow. About the linking of India’s… Continue reading UPI: Local & global
Adoption of EVs: Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Government is pushing hard for transition to Green Economy. One vital aspect of this transition is transition to Green Mobility. Enhancing the share of Electric Vehicles in transportation is necessary to ensure green mobility. The finding of Lithium deposits in J&K and possibility of developing domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem… Continue reading Adoption of EVs: Challenges and Solutions – Explained, pointwise
UPI promotion should not eclipse our e-rupee
Source: The post is based on the article “UPI promotion should not eclipse our e-rupee” published in Live Mint on 22nd February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources. Relevance: About e-rupee and UPI. News: Recently, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was linked to Singapore’s version PayNow. What are… Continue reading UPI promotion should not eclipse our e-rupee
Global Sea Level Rise: WMO Report – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a Fact Sheet, ‘Global Sea Level Rise and Implications’. The fact sheet has made some alarming observations. It notes that the sea level has risen at the rate of 4.5mm per year during 2013-22. The rise has been linked to climate change. Even… Continue reading Global Sea Level Rise: WMO Report – Explained, pointwise
How Union budget 2023 may foster greater violations of privacy
Source– The post is based on the article “How Union budget 2023 may foster greater violations of privacy” published in The Indian Express on 21th February 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance: Privacy related issues News- The article emphasis the need for robust data protection law. What are provisions in the budget related to… Continue reading How Union budget 2023 may foster greater violations of privacy
Budget and the growth process
Source: The post is based on the article “Budget and the growth process” published in Business Standard on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Budgeting Relevance: issues with the Budget 2023-24 News: The article discusses the shortcomings of Budget 2023-24. What are the shortcomings of the Budget 2023-24? Expenditure: The Budget Estimates (BE) of expenditure for… Continue reading Budget and the growth process
Be Africa, Not Las Vegas – The message from Himalayan belt is clear: India needs to nurture back wild nature in some parts, and stop the construction mania
Source: The post is based on the article “Save Himalayas: Number of pilgrims and tourists in stressed areas must be capped. Globally, this is the accepted norm” and “Be Africa, Not Las Vegas – The message from Himalayan belt is clear: India needs to nurture back wild nature in some parts, and stop the construction mania”… Continue reading Be Africa, Not Las Vegas – The message from Himalayan belt is clear: India needs to nurture back wild nature in some parts, and stop the construction mania
Reducing Army presence in J&K hinterland: A thaw in the Valley
Source: The post is based on the article “Reducing Army presence in J&K hinterland: A thaw in the Valley” published in Business Standard on 21st February 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security challenges and their management in border areas. Relevance: About withdrawing soldiers from J&K. News: Discussion has begun on reducing the presence of Army troops… Continue reading Reducing Army presence in J&K hinterland: A thaw in the Valley
India as a developed country: Developed by 2047? Yes
Source: The post is based on the article “Developed by 2047? Yes: If India’s per capita income in constant PPP dollars grows 4.1% annually, a very realistic prospect, it will be in the advanced economies club in a quarter of a century” published in The Times of India on 20thFebruary 2023. Syllabus: GS3- India economy… Continue reading India as a developed country: Developed by 2047? Yes
