The ‘India Status Report on Road Safety 2024‘ prepared by the TRIP Centre at IIT Delhi, highlights the lack of focus on road safety in India. The report highlights India’s slow progress toward meeting international goals of reducing road accident fatalities. The report also emphasises on the organic connection between road construction, mobility, and the… Continue reading Road Safety in India- Reasons and Impact- Explained Pointwise
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Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME)
Source- This post on Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME) has been created based on the article “Food banks can prevent GHG emissions equivalent to taking 900 cars off road for a year: Data” published in “Down to Earth” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? As per recent estimates from a new methodology called… Continue reading Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME)
Arrest of Telegram CEO- Liability of Digital Platform Owners for User-generated content- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the telegram CEO Pavel Durov was arrested in Paris on account of a litany of serious crimes, including enabling the distribution of child sexual abuse material on the app, facilitating drug trafficking, and refusing to cooperate with law enforcement. His arrest has put the spotlight on the debate regarding the liability of Digital Platform Owners… Continue reading Arrest of Telegram CEO- Liability of Digital Platform Owners for User-generated content- Explained Pointwise
Semiconductor Industry in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of a new semiconductor unit in India. The new semiconductor unit will be set up by Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd in Sanand, Gujarat, with an investment of Rs 3,300 crore, and it will have a production capacity of 60 lakh… Continue reading Semiconductor Industry in India- Significance and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Setting up of New Semiconductor Unit under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
Source- This post on Cabinet Approval for New Semiconductor Unit under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)“ published in “PIB” on 3rd September 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment… Continue reading Setting up of New Semiconductor Unit under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
Judicial Appointments in India- Current Procedure, Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
Judicial appointments in India has always been a contentious issue in India. It is further highlighted by the recently released report of the Department of Justice, while 60 lakh cases remained pending at various High Courts, 30% of the HC judge seats remain vacant. There has been a long drawn confrontational battle between the Government… Continue reading Judicial Appointments in India- Current Procedure, Concerns and Way Forward- Explained Pointwise
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – August 2024 – 3rd and 4th week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of August 2024 – 3rd and 4th week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – August 2024 – 3rd and 4th week
10 years of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)- Progress, Impact and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana on August 28, 2014 was a significant step by the government in its concerted attempt to bring the unbanked sections of the population into the ambit of the formal financial system. As the scheme completed 10 years recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the ‘momentous‘ achievement… Continue reading 10 years of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)- Progress, Impact and Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Flunked Prelims 2024? Do not screw up 2025 – Part 2/2
In my earlier post I emphasised on the importance of the trinity of what you study/what you are working on who you are working with hard work for success in any walk of life, including Civil Services Examination. If you have not been able to read that, here is the link to my previous post.… Continue reading Flunked Prelims 2024? Do not screw up 2025 – Part 2/2
New US-India Defense Agreements
Source- This post on New US-India Defense Agreements has been created based on the article “Explained: The two new US-India agreements, signed as part of growing defence ties” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? India and the US have recently signed two key defense agreements during Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit… Continue reading New US-India Defense Agreements
