June 2021 - Page 7 of 21 - Current Affairs

In News Recently, the World Investment Report 2021 has been released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). About the Report It focuses on trends in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) worldwide, at the regional and country levels and emerging measures to improve its contribution to development. It also provides analysis on global […]

Bt cotton and Its Impact

In News A recent study states that Bt Cotton adoption in Punjab has resulted in net economic, environmental benefits. About Amid the perpetual debate surrounding Bt cotton’s positive and negative impacts, a recent study titled — ‘Long-term impact of Bt cotton: An empirical evidence from North India’ — has said its adoption in Punjab […]

The Indian Express

Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 Second wave: 60% addition to bad loans from MSMEs (Economy) What is a bad loan? its causes and impacts […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Massive distribution of ex gratia will strain finances, says Centre (Polity and Governance) The government’s response to petitions in the Supreme Court (SC) to pay Rs. 4 lakh compensation to the families of every Covid-19 victim. SC’s stand on the issue […]

Facts in News

Facts in News Cicadas Recently, billions of periodical cicadas have emerged across eastern parts of the USA. Periodical cicadas, of the genus Magicicadae, are called so because of their 13- or 17-year life cycle. In any given place, they come out only once every 13 or 17 years. Occasionally, part of a population will come […]

National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)

In News Recently, National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 18th Foundation Day. About NIXI hosted a webinar on “Digital Economy – expanding footprints” on the occasion of completing 18 years. Through this webinar that NIXI will provide a personalized email with 10GB space to every .IN user. About NIXI NIXI is […]

International Day of Yoga

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India, while addressing a programme to mark the 7th International Day of Yoga (IDY), has termed yoga a “ray of hope” and a source of strength amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. About International Day of Yoga Background The idea for an UN-mandated IDY was first proposed by […]

World Competitiveness Index

In News Recently, India maintained 43rd rank on an annual World Competitiveness Index. About Index The World Competitiveness Index is compiled by the Institute for Management Development (IMD). It was first published in 1989. It is a comprehensive annual report and a worldwide reference point on the competitiveness of countries. It provides benchmarking and […]

Sea Level Rise and Its Impact

In News A recent study, projecting different greenhouse gas scenarios, stated that Climate change will increase sea level in Lakshadweep Islands and it will affect airports and residential areas. About (Image Courtesy : Researchgate) Three Primary Factors For Sea Level Rise Threats Adapting to the threat Way Forward Best Practices: In Jakarta, a $40 billion […]

Black Softshell Turtle Conservation

In News Recently, Hayagriva Madhava Temple Committee, Assam has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two NGOs namely Turtle Survival Alliance India and Help Earth for long-term conservation of Black Softshell turtle. The temple, revered by both Hindus and Buddhists, is at Hajo, about 30 km northwest of Guwahati and harbours various threatened species […]

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