Source– The post is based on the article “The weakest link in air pollution fight” published in The Hindu on 2nd November 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Environmental pollution and degradation Relevance– Regulatory structure to fight pollution News- The article explains the institutional constraints faced by the State Pollution Control Board and Pollution Control Committees of UTs.… Continue reading The weakest link in air pollution fight
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Bridging India: Morbi is a reminder how crucial bridges are as joints in India’s vast terrestrial logistics network
Source– The post is based on the article “Bridging India: Morbi is a reminder how crucial bridges are as joints in India’s vast terrestrial logistics network” published in The Times of India on 2nd november 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance– Importance of good infrastructure News- The article explains the significance of bridges in the case… Continue reading Bridging India: Morbi is a reminder how crucial bridges are as joints in India’s vast terrestrial logistics network
Need for a National Security Doctrine for India – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The US (Biden Administration) has recently released the National Security Strategy. It is a document prepared periodically by the US Government (Executive) that lists the national security concerns and how the Administration plans to deal with them. The Government is legally bound to present the document to the US Congress… Continue reading Need for a National Security Doctrine for India – Explained, pointwise
Gene-altered food crops: Enhancing mustard yields
Source: The post is based on the article “Enhancing mustard yields” published in Business Standard on 2nd November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country Relevance: About the benefits of GM Mustard and gene-altered food crops. News: Recently, the government cleared the GM Mustard Hybrid DMH 11 for commercial cultivation. It is a… Continue reading Gene-altered food crops: Enhancing mustard yields
Morbi tragedy – on issues associated with urban governance
Source– The post is based on the article “Don’t just move on” published in The Times of India and Double engine failure” in The Indian Express on 1st november 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster management. GS1- Urbanisation and their problems Relevance– Issue with management of disasters in urban areas News- The article explains the reasons for… Continue reading Morbi tragedy – on issues associated with urban governance
The gun and the pen – On UAPA
Source– The post is based on the article “The gun and the pen” published in The Hindu on 1st november 2022. Syllabus: GS 3- Role of non-state actors. GS 2- Fundamental rights News- The article explains the observation by the PM in a conclave of state home ministers. What are the main points of the… Continue reading The gun and the pen – On UAPA
Building the fast lane to logistics – on Multi Modal Logistics Parks
Source– The post is based on the article “Building the fast lane to logistics” published in the mint on 1st november 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Infrastructure Relevance– Issues related with logistics News- The article explains the Multi Modal Logistics Park proposed by the central government. What are challenges related to logistics in India? The movement of… Continue reading Building the fast lane to logistics – on Multi Modal Logistics Parks
GM Mustard: A win for science and the farmer
Source: The post is based on the article “GM Mustard: A win for science and the farmer” published in Indian Express on 1st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country Relevance: About the benefits of GM food crops. News: Recently, the government cleared the GM Mustard Hybrid DMH 11 for… Continue reading GM Mustard: A win for science and the farmer
The Supreme Court was right to stay Bombay HC order on G N Saibaba
Source: The post is based on an article “The Supreme Court was right to stay Bombay HC order on G N Saibaba” published in The Indian Express on 1st November 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Security News: The article discusses the misuse of technical irregularity provision of the criminal law in the context of G N Saibaba case. What… Continue reading The Supreme Court was right to stay Bombay HC order on G N Saibaba
Waste to Energy Plants: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Union Home Minister recently inaugurated a Waste to Energy Plant at Tughlakabad in New Delhi. The plant is expected to treat 2000 metric tonnes of waste in the national capital per day. The plant will generate 5 MegaWatts (MW) of energy. The Union Home Minister said the the plant… Continue reading Waste to Energy Plants: Benefits and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
