In News There is a small desert situated in the state of Tamil Nadu. It consists of red sand dunes and is confined to Thoothukudi district. About Red Dunes Location: The dunes are spread over Kuthiraimozhi theri and Sathankulam reserve forest of Tiruchendur taluk, which is located on the shoreline overlooking the Bay of Bengal […]

In News  Recently, Sebi has set up an advisory committee on hybrid securities under KV Kamath on issues related to development and regulation of primary and secondary markets of hybrid securities in the country.  Hybrid Security  It is a single financial security that combines two or more different financial instruments.  Hybrid securities, often referred to […]

In News Pink bollworm (PBW) infestation is seen spelling trouble for cotton growers in the Northern States of Punjab and Haryana.  About  Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) It is one of the most destructive pests of cotton. Originally reported in India in 1842, it has spread throughout the cotton-producing countries, causing annual crop losses . It […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 2   Dilli Bazaar e-portal to go live in Dec. (Economy ) Learn facts related to Dilli Bazaar e-portal GS 2 5 Yoga becoming basis for global cooperation: PM (Health) Know about International Yoga Day  and its significance  GS 2   6 […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1, 10& 11 No rollback of Agnipath; good for Army, youth: NSA Ajit Doval Shortchanging the Agniveer A four year test for Agnipath (Defence) Know about Agnipath scheme,objectives and needs ,concerns ,recent announcements linked to Disbanded Agniveers ,reasoned analysis of this […]

In Context India is one of Australia’s Closest security partners and the government is focused on revitalizing Australia’s Historically deep engagement with our partners across the Indo-Pacific, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Australia ahead of visit to India. This is the first high-level visit from Australia after the formation of a new government. […]

In News Recently, the World Trade Organization’s 12th Ministerial Conference was held in Geneva, Switzerland. Major Outcomes of  12th Ministerial Conference Meeting Curtailing harmful fishing subsidies: The WTO passed a multilateral agreement that would curb ‘harmful’ subsidies on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing for the next four years, to better protect global fish stocks.  There […]

In Context The Ministry of Finance is planning to bring more representatives from the insurance sector into the Banks Board Bureau (BBB), in a bid to expand and relaunch the body. Objectives and need behind the move  The move to revamp BBB comes after a Delhi High Court bench in 2021 pushed the same, saying […]

In News The recent RBI study stated that a few of the Indian states are stressed with high debt-GSDP ratios. The study revolves around ten states – Punjab, Rajasthan, Kerala, West Bengal, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. More about the study Debt-GSDP ratio: Based on the debt-GSDP ratio in 2020-21, […]

In News Recently, the Ministry for Road Transport & Highways (MORTH) has asked insurance regulator IRDAI to develop a model product on Surety Bonds in consultation with general insurers. Key Points Several challenging issues which made Surety Bond a complete non-starter with the insurers were discussed and it was proposed to IRDAI that it should […]