In News The modified guidelines on digital lending by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have come into effect from 1st December, 2022. Its new regulations are based on recommendations from a working group set up in 2021 on Digital lending including lending through online platforms and mobile apps (WGDL). Who are digital lenders? RBI […]
In News Recently, the premier medical institute in the country, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences New Delhi (AIIMS) was crippled by a major cyberattack. More about the news Most of its servers stopped working as also the eHospital network managed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC). AIIMS servers had the critical health data […]
In News Recently, the Supreme Court questioned petitioners about the reason for not challenging the constitutional validity of a specific provision in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act. More about the news Delimitation exercise in question: A provision in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 that confers the Delimitation Commission with the power to […]
In Context Recently, the report, “Climate Investment Opportunities in India’s Cooling Sector” was released by the World Bank. Report Highlights Exposure to heat waves: From 2030 onwards, more than 160 to 200 million people could be exposed to a lethal heat wave in India every year. Productivity Decline: Around 34 million Indians will face job […]
In News The Union Government has stopped pre-matric scholarships for students from classes 1 to 8 belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Communities (OBC), and minority communities from the academic year 2022-23. The rationale behind the move The government explained that these students are covered under the Right to Education (RTE) […]
In News Recently, two cyclones, namely super typhoon Hinnamnor & tropical storm Gardo started hovering around the central line between them, showcasing the Fujiwhara Effect. About the Fujiwhara Effect Definition: The Fujiwhara Effect is any interaction between tropical storms formed around the same time in the same ocean region with their centers or eyes at […]
In News NITI Aayog has recently released a study report on Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) Policy Framework and its Deployment Mechanism in India. About the Framework The report explores the importance of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage as an emission reduction strategy. The report outlines broad level policy interventions needed across various sectors […]
In News Recently the State of the Climate in Asia 2021 report was published by the World Meteorological Organization and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Report highlights On Asia: Natural Disasters: Floods and storms accounted for 80 percent of the natural disasters that struck Asia in 2021. Flooding: […]
Context Recently, researchers at the Yunnan University (China) have developed a variety of perennial rice named PR23 by crossbreeding regular annual rice Oryza sativa with a wild perennial variety from Africa. In 2021, the variety was grown by more than 44,000 farmers in southern China. Background Rice is a staple crop that feeds an estimated […]
In News Recently, the Defence Minister of India stated that India has emerged as a regional power and net security provider in the Indo-Pacific. Key Points India’s capacity to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to its citizens as well as regional partners has grown in recent years. India has strengthened multilateral partnerships through engagement […]
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