Mainstreaming Biodiversity in Forestry: FAO Report – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Forests are host to most of Earth’s terrestrial biodiversity.  Tropical rainforests alone account for 50% of the terrestrial species. The conservation of the world’s biodiversity is therefore crucially dependent on the way the forests are utilized. The role of forests in maintaining biodiversity is explicitly recognized by the United Nations… 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

Why NPAs are not just about bank governance

Source– The post is based on the article “Why NPAs are not just about bank governance” published in The Indian Express on 12th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Banking sector News– The article explains the cause behind higher NPAs between 2011-18. By the late 2000s, NPAs, as a percentage of gross advances had decreased… Continue reading Why NPAs are not just about bank governance

[Kurukshetra October Summary] Artificial Intelligence in Agripreneurship (AI in Agriculture) – Explained, pointwise

For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The need to increase agriculture production has become immense as the population is rising at a fast pace. Technology has made significant inroads in the field of agriculture. The growth of start-ups in the field is helping to increase the production and efficiency even for small landholdings. Artificial Intelligence as… Continue reading [Kurukshetra October Summary] Artificial Intelligence in Agripreneurship (AI in Agriculture) – Explained, pointwise

Building resilient mineral supply chain

Source– The post is based on the article “Building resilient mineral supply chain” published in The Hindu on 11th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Mines and minerals sector News- The article explains the challenges for securing access to key minerals. It also provides suggestions to secure the mineral supply. In his Independence Day address,… Continue reading Building resilient mineral supply chain

Is IAF ready for future wars?

Source– The post is based on the article “Is IAF ready for future wars” published in The Times of Indiaon 10th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- security Relevance– Challenges for security forces News- The article shows the strengths and weaknesses of IAF. It shows the requirement of IAF in the context of hybrid wars. What message… Continue reading Is IAF ready for future wars?

What an e-rupee really is must be crystal clear

Source– The post is based on the article “What an e-rupee really is must be crystal clear” published in the mint on 10th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Relevance– Digital currency News- The article explains the recent RBI concept note on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Which issues are clearly addressed in the RBI note? The… Continue reading What an e-rupee really is must be crystal clear

The fate of chips will decide the fate of nations

Source– The post is based on the article “The fate of chips will decide the fate of nations ” published in The Hindu on 10th October 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance– Chips and semiconductor manufacturing News- The article explains the reason behind increasing dependence on chips. It also tells about the factors that need to… Continue reading The fate of chips will decide the fate of nations

India’s drug problem: Why WHO’s alert over Indian medicines in Gambia should not be ignored

Source: The post is based on an article “India’s drug problem: Why WHO’s alert over Indian medicines in Gambia should not be ignored” published in The Indian Express on 10th October 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Relevance: low quality cough syrups in India and issues associated with it News: Cough syrups manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals has caused the deaths of 66… Continue reading India’s drug problem: Why WHO’s alert over Indian medicines in Gambia should not be ignored

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