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Unemployment Subject: Economy Section: Unemployment In April, unemployment was highest in Haryana, followed by Rajasthan and Bihar, CMIE data showed. Details In the month of April, unemployment was highest in Haryana, followed by Rajasthan and Bihar at 34.5%, 28.8% and 21.1% respectively. Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Assam saw the lowest unemployment rate which […]
International Labour day Subject: International relations Section: Msc International Labour Day also known as May Day is celebrated by organising marches. Content: The origin of Labour Day can be traced back to the United States of America in the 19th Century. May 1 in particular was chosen as the date to mark Labour […]
East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW) Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context- A recent audit report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has pointed out illegal construction and violations of environmental norms in two Ramsar sites in West Bengal, the East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW) and the Sunderbans. Concept- The CAG report pointed out that failure […]
Wildfires In Himachal Pradesh Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context- The prolonged dry spell coupled with unusually high temperatures in recent days has triggered many wildfires in Himachal Pradesh, destroying several hectares of forest cover across many parts of the hill State. Concept- Till April 28 this year, as many as 719 incidents of […]
Rice Fortification Subject: Science & Tech Section: Biotechnology Context- As many as 600 of the 900 major rice mills in Telangana have installed blending machines to add micronutrients to parboiled rice milled from paddy bought by them in the rabi season. Concept- Move comes in the wake of Food Corporation of India agreeing […]
Climate change may increase risk of new infections Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Context- African, Asian nations face the greatest threat of increased virus exposure from animals to humans. Concept- Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070. It is likely to increase the risk of […]
Zoonotic Diseases Subject: Science & Tech Section: Disease Context- Coronavirus can spawn potential variants that can jump back to humans. Concept- The role of “animal reservoirs” in the spread of COVID-19 is still being studied but evidence of zoonosis, or the virus jumping from animals to humans, is growing. Some experts supported the […]
EV Fires Subject: Science and Tech Section: Msc Context- The Union government has constituted an expert panel to probe the recent series of battery explosions in electric vehicles (EVs). Concept- Manufacturers such as Okinawa and Pure EV have recalled some batches of electric scooters after their vehicles caught fire. What goes into a […]
Currency and Finance Report Subject: Economy Section: Indian Economy Context: In its recent report “Currency and Finance Report” RBI has said that it would take more than a decade to recover from economic losses due to covid-19. Details: The pre-COVID trend growth rate works out to 6.6% and excluding the slow down years […]
Reciprocal Cross-Holdings Subject: Economy Section: Indian Economy Context: A clause in the Reserve Bank of India’s Master Circular on Basel-III Capital Regulations relating to ‘Reciprocal Cross-Holdings in the Capital of Banking, Financial, and Insurance Entities’ may prevent banks from going all out to invest in LIC’s IPO. Concept : According to the Circular, […]