Green Bonds Subject – Environment Context – India at the bottom of ethical funds with just 22 funds worth $2 bn: Report Concept – India, despite being the sixth largest economy and the third largest polluter, has the lowest number of ethical/sustainable/green bonds at just about 22 funds. Collectively called the ESG funds […]
Increasing Adoption Of Crypto Assets Pose Financial Stability Challenges: IMF Subject – Economy Context – The rapid growth of the crypto ecosystem presents new opportunities; the IMF has said but also cautioned that the digital currency assets pose financial stability challenges. Concept – The rapid growth of the crypto ecosystem presents new opportunities, […]
United Nations Food Systems Summit Subject – IR Context – United Nations Food Systems Summit: Need to transform food systems, say experts Concept – There is a need to achieve the United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2030 and address climate change in view of food production, leaders and subject matter experts […]
Daily Prelims Notes 2 October 2021 Table Of Contents Paddy Procurement Delay The Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana or Saubhagya WHO’s emergency-use licence CT Scan Antiviral pill for COVID-19 Accommodative monetary policy Credit Rating in India Higher GST on RE devices and parts Renunciation of Indian citizenship Handbook of Statistics on […]
Permanent Commission For Women Subject – Defence Context – ‘Why disqualify the 72 women Army officers?’ Concept – To know about Permanent Commission For Women, please click here.
Type 1 and 2 diabetes Subject – Science and Tech Context – Blood pressure, cholesterol control key for Type 1 diabetes Concept – Good control of not only blood sugar but also blood pressure and cholesterol is essential for survival and a good quality of life among Type 1 diabetics (T1D), according to a pan-India study of long-term survivors with the […]
Handbook of Statistics on Indian Economy Subject – Economy Context – ‘Bengal tops in per capita income growth’ Concept – West Bengal Finance Minister Amit Mitra on Friday said that the State had ranked number one in terms of net per capita income growth in 2020-21 as per the Reserve Bank of India’s ‘Handbook of Statistics on […]
Renunciation of Indian citizenship Subject – Polity Context – Renunciation of Indian citizenship now simpler Concept – The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has simplified the process for Indians who want to renounce their citizenship. Provisions have been made for applicants to upload documents online, with an upper limit of 60 days for […]
Higher GST on RE devices and parts Subject – Economy Context – FinMin announces higher GST on RE devices and parts Concept – The Finance Ministry has notified 12 per cent rate of goods & services tax (GST) on solar photo-voltaic (PV) module and other renewal energy (RE) equipment with effect from Friday. […]
Credit Rating in India Subject – Economy Context – Credit ratio improves in first half of FY22 Concept – What is Credit Rating? A credit rating is an assessment of the creditworthiness of a borrower in general terms or with respect to a particular debt or financial obligation. A credit rating can be […]