New Antarctic Ice Tipping Point Discovered as Study Says We’ve Underestimated Melting SUB :Environment SEC: Climate Change Context: New research by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has discovered a concerning way that large ice sheets can melt due to warm seawater infiltrating the underside of ground-based ice. This phenomenon could represent a new […]
Pakistan delegation allowed access to Ratle power projects on Chenab river in J&K SUB: Geography SEC: Mapping Context: A five-member Pakistan delegation and neutral experts from the World Bank visited the Ratle power project on the Chenab River. The delegation also plans to inspect the 1,000-MW Pakal Dul hydroelectric project on the Marusudar […]
India’s Water Stress and Its Impact on Credit Profile SUB: Economy SEC: Indian economy Moody’s Rating and Warning: Current Rating: India is currently rated Baa3 stable by Moody’s, the lowest investment-grade rating. Warning: Moody’s cautions that India’s growing water shortage and frequent climate change-driven natural disasters could negatively impact the country’s sovereign credit […]
K-Shaped Recovery and Inflation Trends in India SUB: Economy SEC: National Income K-Shaped Recovery: K-shaped recovery refers to an uneven economic recovery where different sectors, industries, or groups within the economy recover at different rates. Current Situation: India’s economic recovery post-pandemic is described as K-shaped, driven by demand for higher-end goods and services. […]
India’s External Debt SUB: Economy SEC: External Sector Overall Debt and Growth: Total External Debt: $663.8 billion, an increase of $39.7 billion from March 2023. Debt-to-GDP Ratio: Declined to 18.7% from 19.0% in the previous year. Valuation Effect: Impact of Currency Appreciation: The appreciation of the U.S. dollar against the Indian rupee and […]
Daily Practice Sheet 26 June 2024 Current Affairs Based GS 1: Geography What are Glacial Lake Outflow Floods? Why are they increasing? What is rain-shadow effect? GS 1: Society What are the determinants of fertility rate of a population. GS 2: Polity Discuss the present position of Right to Property in Indian Constitution […]