Daily Practice Sheet 23 July 2024 Current Affairs Based GS 2: Polity What are special category states? Discuss the criteria on basis of which it is given? Discuss the challenges in harnessing demographic dividend in India. GS 3: Economy Do you think its time to rethink inflation targeting in India? Give arguments Despite […]
Daily Practice Sheet 22 July 2024 Current Affairs Based GS 2: IR What is QUAD? Discuss its significance and challenges for India. Will expansion of BRICS help India? GS 3: Economy India needs women in workforce to fully tap economic potential. Discuss Analyse the major constraints in doubling farmers income. Over the years, […]
Daily Prelims Notes 23 July 2024 Table Of Contents What is the economic survey Economic Survey 2023-24 key takeaways Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the first Budget of the third successive government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Coal India bags first critical mineral asset No case is made out […]
SEBI’s Proposal for a New Investment Product Between Mutual Funds and PMS Sub: Eco Sec: Capital markets SEBI’s New Proposal: Introduction: SEBI is considering a new investment product that lies between mutual funds (MFs) and portfolio management services (PMS). Objective: To provide investors with a new avenue to diversify their portfolios by investing […]
S&P 500’s 7 Shooting Stars Sub: Eco Sec : Capital markets High Interest Rates and Stock Performance: Typical Correlation: Historically high interest rates are generally associated with poor stock performance. Reason: Higher interest rates lead to higher borrowing costs and lower business profits. Risk-Free Rate Impact: As the risk-free rate rises, the expected […]
PPF Returns Still Languishing Lower than Formula-Based Rates Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Interest Rates Below Formula-Based Rates: The Public Provident Fund (PPF) and five-year recurring deposits (RD) are earning rates lower than the formula-based system adopted since April 2016. PPF Rate Static at 7.1% since April 2020. Five-Year RD Rate gradually increased […]
Role of Rajasthan’s tribal communities in meeting global challenges highlighted at U.N. event Subject: IR Sec: Int Org Context: The best practices of tribal communities highlighted at the forum included the production of local seeds, water conservation at source, use of animals in agriculture, checking soil erosion through mixed cropping, and the use of uncultivated food […]