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L-root Server

In News Rajasthan has become the first State in the country to get the L-root server. About L-root Server The new server has been installed at the Bhamashah State Data Centre in association with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).  It will enable the State government to provide its flagship digital services […]

Declining Nitrogen Levels

In News According to a new Report, Nitrogen levels are on a decline in the ‘nitrogen-rich world’ and plants and animals may face consequences. Key Findings Imbalance in Availability:  An imbalance in nitrogen availability has been reported across the globe, with some places having an excess and others a shortage of the element.  Shrinking Locations:  […]

Poverty in India: World Bank Report

In News  According to a World Bank working paper,extreme poverty in India dropped to 10.2% in the pre-Covid year of 2019 from as much as 22.5% in 2011 . This is the second working paper after a recent International Monetary Fund paper that talked about poverty reduction.  However, while the former dealt with the period […]

State of the Economy Report: RBI

In News Recently, the State of the economy report was released by the RBI. Major Highlights of the Report Retail inflation: It has gone up to 6.95 per cent. Food and beverages inflation was the main driver rising to 7.5 per cent from 5.9 percent. Inflation risks: Surge in commodity prices is already posing inflation […]

Green Agriculture Project

In Context  Green agriculture project  will add life to  Desert National Park (DNP) About Green Agriculture Project It is funded by the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Global Environment Facility. The project aims to catalyse transformative change of India’s agricultural sector to support achievement of national and global environmental benefits and conservation of critical biodiversity […]

Parboiled rice

In News The Centre has said it will stop the purchase of excess parboiled rice, of which Telangana is a major producer. About Parboiled rice History Parboiling of rice is not a new practice, and has been followed in India since ancient times. However, there is no specific definition of parboiled rice of the Food […]

Environmental Clearance

In News Recently, the Union environment ministry has extended the tenure of environmental clearances (EC) granted for existing or new projects. Rationale behind the Move Nuclear power projects and hydropower projects had “high gestation” period due to: Geological surprises,  Delays in forest clearance,  Land acquisition,  Local issues like rehabilitation and resettlement, etc. which are often […]

TRAI’s Recommendations for 5G Airwaves

In News Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) has recommended cutting spectrum prices for 5G airwaves by 35-40 percent. Current Issue It has not gone down well with the companies and the industry associations, who had called for up to 90 percent reduction. Industry body Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) expressed deep […]

India’s readiness to supply wheat

In News  Recently ,Egypt has agreed to source wheat from India. About  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent western sanctions on Russia have affected wheat exports from the Black Sea region and impacted food security in several countries, especially in Africa and West Asia.  The Egyptians are exploring possibilities of sourcing grain from alternate […]

Status of India’s National Cyber Security Strategy

In Context  Indian organisations witnessed a 218% increase in ransomware attacks in 2021, making the nation the tenth most targeted country globally and second after Australia in the Asia-Pacific region. Amid a surge in cyberattacks on India’s networks, Centre is yet to implement the National Cyber Security Strategy which has been in the works since […]

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