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Inflation Measurement

In Context  Inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) quickened to 6.07% in February from 6.01% in the previous month . Meanwhile, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation accelerated to 13.11% in February from 12.96% in the previous month. About Inflation  Inflation refers to the rise in the prices of most goods and services […]

Global Warming & Permafrost Peatlands

In News A recent study warned that permafrost peatlands in Europe and western Siberia might be approaching their tipping point faster than expected. Image Courtesy: Climate Energy  Key Findings Northern europe:  By 2040, northern Europe might become too wet and warm to support permafrost peatlands. Peatlands: About:  Peatlands are a class of wetlands, which are […]

Agristack

In Context India’s largest agri-trading marketplace Agribazaar has recently announced that it will be offering a ‘remote sensing crop model’ to farmers. What is a remote sensing crop model? Remote sensing refers to the process where scientific data and observations are collected about an object without needing to be at the same location physically.  This […]

RBI’s Regulatory Framework for Microfinance

In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed Microfinance Institutions(MFI) the freedom to set interest rates they charge borrowers, with a caveat that the rates should not be usurious. These guidelines will take effect 1st April 02022. Earlier in 2021, the RBI proposed to lift the interest rate cap on MFI. About Banks […]

Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on Rejuvenation of Major Rivers

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on rejuvenation of thirteen major rivers through forestry interventions. About Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)  The DPRs were funded by National Afforestation & Eco-development Board, (MoEF&CC) and prepared by Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education (ICFRE), Dehradun.  These DPRs […]

3D Printing for Military Construction

In News India’s defence infrastructure development agency MES (military engineering services), has built two houses in South-Western Air Command, Gandhinagar and Jaisalmer, tapping 3D rapid construction technology from the private sector. Related information Chennai based startup Tvasta: These constructions are done in collaboration with the Chennai based startup Tvasta. Tvasta, a non-profit organization, was one […]

Sovereign Green Bond

In News The Finance Minister in her Budget 2022 speech announced the government will increase capital expenditure to a massive Rs 7.5 trillion in the next fiscal year. The budget announcement that stands out in terms of boosting green investment is the government’s promise to issue a sovereign green bond. What is Green Bond? It […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 HC hijab ruling today, Sec 144 in Bengaluru, parts of state (Polity and Governance) What is the Karnataka government order  on hijab?What is the counter-argument in the petition against the government order in Karnataka High Court?What are the other grounds on […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   Retail inflation climbs to 6.07%    Microfinance firms can fix interest, says RBI   (Economy) What is Consumer Price Index(CPI)?Types of CPI, how the ‘basket’ of commodities and their weights are selected?recent data and its implications for the economy.   […]

World Consumer Rights Day

In News Every year 15th March is celebrated as the World Consumer Rights Day. About the day History: World Consumer Rights Day was inspired by President John F Kennedy, who sent a special message to the US Congress on 15th March 1962, in which he formally addressed the issue of consumer rights. He was the […]

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