Subject: Geography Context: Erratic climate pattern taking a toll on producers of tea, coffee, rubber Concept: The term plantation crop refers to those crops which are cultivated on an extensive scale in contiguous area, owned and managed by an individual or a company. The crops include tea, coffee, rubber, cocoa, coconut, arecanut, oil palm, palmyrah […]
Subject: Economy Context: Finance Minister has launched doorstep banking services for public sector banks in order to facilitate hassle-free and convenient banking. Concept: As part of the EASE Reforms, Doorstep Banking Services is envisaged to provide convenience of banking services to the customers at their door step through the universal touch points of Call Centre, […]
Subject: Polity Context: Election Commission of India has proposed a 10 per cent increase in the campaign expenditure limit for all future elections given the constraints posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Concept: The Election Commission (EC) imposes limits on campaign expenditure incurred by a candidate, not political parties. Rule 90 of the Conduct of Election Rules 1961 […]
Subject: Science and tech Context: While use of convalescent plasma as a treatment modality for Covid-19 has received authorisation for off-label use in India, the aim of ICMR’s PLACID trial was to investigate its effectiveness for treatment of Covid-19. Concept: Convalescent plasma therapy uses blood from people who have recovered from an illness to help […]
Subject: Government organisation Context: The Drug Controller of India has demanded that the Serum Institute of India (SII), Pune, which is conducting Phase-3 trials on people in India involving U.K.-based AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate, explain why tests have not been paused in India too until safety has been established. Concept: Drug Controller General of India within CDSCO […]
Subject: Economy Context: The Union Cabinet approved the new FDI policy in the Defence sector which allows the foreign direct investment through automatic approval to be increased from 49% to 74%. However, the new policy has a ‘National Security’ clause as a condition Concept: Foreign Investment in the Defence Sector shall be subject to scrutiny on the […]
On this day 10th September is observed as World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). WHO has been co-sponsor of the day. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented. Daily Prelims Topic FDI in Defence Drug Controller […]