How Centre’s Clean Plant Programme plans to boost production of fruits Sub: Schemes Sec: Agri Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP), aimed at increasing the yield and productivity of horticulture crops in India. It also targets to enhance the quality of fruit crops across the nation. The Clean […]
Cold War nuke tests light up problem with present-day climate models Sub: Sci Sec: Nuclear energy Context: A study by an international team of researchers, recently published in the journal Science, suggests plants absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than expected and also store it for a shorter duration, before releasing it into […]
Allegations Against SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch and the Adani Group Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Allegations by Hindenburg Research: Hindenburg Research, a U.S.-based short-seller, alleged that SEBI Chief Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband held investments in offshore funds connected to the Adani Group. These funds were allegedly used for trading in […]
Overview of the Google Monopoly Antitrust Case and Its Impact on Consumers Sub: Eco Sec: National Income and Indian economy Background of the Case: Google lost a major antitrust case on August 5, 2023, brought against it by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ aimed to prove that Google held a […]
Inflation Targeting and Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Debates Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Repo Rate Debate: The repo rate has remained at 6.5% for an extended period, leading to a significant difference of opinion within the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Arguments for Rate Reduction: Proponents argue that high interest rates hamper investment by […]
Daily Practice Sheet 12 August 2024 Current Affairs Based GS 1: Geography Are coastal cities in India endangered by climate change? How to deal with climate change in coastal cities. What are critical minerals? Why are they important? How is India securing it? GS 2: Polity India couldn’t improve on its last Olympics […]