In News Recently, India submitted its long-term climate action strategy to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the UN Climate Conference (COP27). Background The Paris Agreement of 2015 required countries to submit a plan demonstrating how they would switch their economies from being reliant on fossil fuel to clean energy sources. […]
In News A sharp decline in the prices of Bitcoin, the collapse of the Terra Luna network and new crypto-tax regulations in India have compounded miseries for investors and the overall industry. However, the sudden market meltdowns turned more intense after the shocking FTX crash. About the news FTX was one of the largest and […]
In News Recently, according to data furnished by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the mega write-off exercise has enabled banks to reduce their non-performing assets (NPAs) or defaulted loans by Rs 10,09,510 crore ($123.86 billion) in the last five years. But, banks have been able to recover only 13 percent of it so far. […]
In News Recently, the importance of Industrial policy of India was highlighted. About Industrial Sector Industry is an engine of economic growth because it offers economies of scale, embodies technological progress and generates forward and backward linkages that create positive spillover effects in the economy. Growth in the industrial sector is one of the vital […]
In News The Ministry of Tourism is organizing the 10th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the NorthEast Region . Objective of ITM 2022 is to highlight tourism potential of the Northeast region in domestic and international markets. About ITM The International Tourism Marts are organised in the North-Eastern States on rotation basis. Mizoram is hosting […]
In News Recently, a study spanning 13 years has given information about flowering in Melocanna baccifera. Melocanna baccifera flowers almost fully synchronically every 48 years. Outcomes of the recent study Bamboo death and Rat floods It has long fascinated researchers for its association with the occurrence of bamboo death, rat floods and famines in northeast […]
In News It has recently come to spotlight after a Delhi Court ordered a Narco Test for Aaftab Amin Poonawala in the bone-chilling Shradha Walkar killing case. The Court took into consideration international norms on human rights, the right to a fair trial, and the right against self-incrimination under Article 20(3) of the Constitution. What […]
In News The Indian Air Force (IAF) needs a revised guiding document to help it navigate ahead smoothly. Key Points Need for Doctrinal Guidance: Presently it is debatable whether some breakthrough or efforts for indigenisation are being guided by some long-term institutionalised thinking and planning. Because for longer and permanent effects, doctrinal guidance is […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organized a seminar on the National Bio Energy Programme in New Delhi in partnership with UNIDO and GEF as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Introduction Biomass is simply organic matter: that means it comes from anything that’s alive or been alive, including animal waste, […]
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