Tag: GS 3
Draft e-waste Rules
In News Recently proposed framework by the Centre for regulating e-waste in India has upset a key link of India’s electronic waste collection system and threatens the livelihood of thousands of people. E-Waste Management Rules: The government passed the first law on e-waste management in 2011, based on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR put the onus on the […]
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
In News Recently, as part of reforms to make Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) financially sustainable, the government has asked them to move towards digitisation. About Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976: Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) were set up as government-sponsored, regional based rural lending institutions under the Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976. […]
American Bullfrog & Brown Tree Snake
In Context As per the study, the American bullfrog and brown tree snake cost the world economy $16 billion. The invasive duo has caused ecological damage in addition to ruining farm produce and causing expensive power interruptions. About the Species The brown-and-green frog, known as lithobates catesbeianus and weighs over two pounds (0.9 kg), had […]
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
In News In recent months, various automakers have launched hybrid electric vehicles in India. Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) About: A HEV uses an internal combustion engine (ICE) (a petrol/diesel engine) and one or more electric motors to run. It is powered by the electric motor alone, which uses energy stored in batteries, by the ICE, […]
Space Debris
In News Recently, the debris from the last stage of China’s Long March 5B rocket fell into the waters of the Pacific and the Indian oceans. More about the news: As the 22-tonne core stage of the rocket hurtled uncontrollably back to earth. Issues: Generally, the core or first stage of a rocket is made […]
Jute Sector in India
In News India’s jute economy is faltering while Bangladesh’s is flourishing. About According to the third advance estimates released by the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in May 2022, it has fallen by over 13 percent in the past decade — 1.77 million tonnes in 2021-22, from 2.03 million tonnes in 2011-12. The […]
India’s Jobs Crisis
In News According to the recent trend there are fewer people employed in agriculture today, those moving out of farms are working more in construction sites and the informal economy than in factories. Background 1993-94: Agriculture accounted for close to 62% of the country’s employed labour force. 2004-05: Survey in these years has dropped almost […]
11th Agriculture Census
In Context Recently, the Eleventh Agricultural Census (2021-22) was launched. About A census of agriculture is a statistical operation for collecting, processing and disseminating data on the structure of agriculture, covering the whole or a significant part of the country. Agriculture Census is conducted every 5 years, which is being undertaken now after delay due […]
India’s First Bullion Exchange
In Context The Prime Minister recently launched India’s first international bullion exchange – India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX)– in Gujarat. About The bullion exchange was launched at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar. Bullion refers to physical gold and silver of high purity often kept in […]
