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Solid State Batteries Subject: Science & Tech Context- The move away from liquid electrolytes, which are highly flammable organic solvents. Concept- The government of India recently announced a major push towards solid-state battery research. A consortium of 15 institutions, including the IITs of Bombay, Roorkee, Kanpur, Kharagpur, has been set up, with IISER […]
Project 39 A Subject: Polity Section: DPSP Project 39A is inspired by Article 39-A of the Indian Constitution, a provision that furthers the intertwined values of equal justice and equal opportunity by removing economic and social barriers. These are constitutional values of immense importance given the manner in which multiple disparities intersect to […]
Different types of food index -FAO Subject: Economy Section: External sector Context: Global food prices rising Concept: The Food Price Index (FFPI) By the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on a monthly basis. First introduced in 1996. Purpose: To track the developments in the global agricultural commodity markets, and to keep an eye […]
What is default and its impact Subject :Economy Section: External sector Context: S&P on Saturday lowered Russia’s foreign currency ratings to “selective default” on increased risks that Moscow will not be able and willing to honour its commitments to foreign debt holders. Details: Russia had made coupon and principal payments on dollar-denominated Eurobonds […]
Inflation Survey Subject: Economy Section: Inflation Context According to the RBI survey, for a majority of population and age groups, uncertainty in inflation expectations increased for both three months and one year horizons, as compared to the previous survey round according to the Inflation Expectations Survey of Households. According to the central bank’s […]
IMF Support System Subject :Economy Section: External sector Context Sri Lanka will need about $3 billion in external assistance within the next six months to help restore supplies of essential items, including fuel and medicines, to manage a severe economic crisis. Concept: The IMF assists countries hit by crises by providing them financial […]
Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to get into the global network of silk cities Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: Bengaluru has become the first Indian city to get into the global network of silk cities Silk Production in India: Silk is the most elegant textile in the world with unparalleled […]
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Subject: History Section: Art and Culture Context: Pandit Bhimsen Joshi would have turned 100 this year. About Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Pandit Bhimsen Gururaj Joshi (1922 –2011) was an Indian vocalist from Karnataka, in the Hindustani classical tradition. A brilliant exponent in the field of Hindustani classical music Famous for perfecting […]
Can’t De-Register Political Parties For Offering Freebies: ECI Tells SC Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: Election Commission of India has told the Supreme Court that offering any freebies either before or after the election is a policy decision of the party and that the Commission cannot regulate state policies and decisions which may […]
W Boson Particles Subject : Science & Tech Section: Basic Science Context- W boson mass measurement surprises physicists. The Higgs boson mass allowed physicists to infer that the mass of the W boson would be 80,357±6 MeV.2. Concept- In particle physics, the W and Z bosons are vector bosons that are together known […]