US Federal Reserve Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Context- This is the first time since 2018 that the US central bank has raised borrowing costs. The Fed had kept interest rates near zero since March 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic dealt blows to the US economy Concept- The US is the world’s biggest […]
Geneva Biodiversity Conference Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context- “Extinction” is the buzz word at the ongoing meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Geneva, where delegates from 190 countries are finalising a global plan to stop the biodiversity loss (March 14-29, 2022). Concept- Conference of Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity […]
Kamikaze Drones Subject: Science & Tech Section: Msc Context- Kamikaze or suicide drones are unmanned aircraft that are part of the tranche of weapons that are being sent by the US to Ukraine to assist their fight against Russia. Concept- About Kamikaze Drones: A loitering munition (also known as a suicide drone or […]
Daily Practice Sheet 17 March 2022 Daily Prelims Topic Foreign Direct Investment Daylight Saving Time (DST) Circular Economy Coal Reserves In India Blue Hydrogen Not Really Green Nuclear Batteries De-dollarization UNSC Vote Patent Rights On Covid-19 Jabs Daily Mains Mantra GS 2: Polity What do you understand by test of reasonable accommodation? […]