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LEAF Coalition proposal is a step forward in saving forests Subject : Environment Context : LEAF coalition will be one of the largest ever public-private efforts to protect tropical forests and intend to mobilize at least USD 1 billion in financing to countries committed to protecting their tropical forests. Concept : Lowering Emissions […]
GNPA ratio may rise up to 11.2% in FY22 : RBI Subject : Economy Context : The gross non-performing asset ratio (GNPA) of India’s scheduled commercial banks (SCBs) may climb by the end of the current fiscal year to as much as 11.2% under a severe stress scenario, from 7.48% in March 2021, […]
Erratic monsoon affects Kharif sowing Subject : Agriculture Context : Kharif sowing has started on a sluggish note despite monsoon delivering 10 percent surplus in june. Concept : Kharif crops are grown with the onset of monsoon in different parts of the country and these are harvested in September-October. Important crops grown during […]
Turkey should mitigate factors aiding growth of sea snot Subject : Environment / IR Context : There has been growing environmental concern in Turkey over the accumulation of ‘sea snot’. Concept : Background It is a slimy layer of grey or green sludge in the country’s seas, which can cause considerable damage to […]
ZyCov-D will be the world’s first DNA vaccine against infection with SARS-CoV-2 Subject : Science & tech Context : Ahmedabad-based Zydus Cadila has applied to Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), the national drugs regulator, seeking emergency use authorisation (EUA) for ZyCov-D, its Covid-19 vaccine. Concept : ZyCoV-D, designed and developed by Zydus […]
World Gold Council Subject : International Organisations Context : The World Gold Council said demand for gold loans, both through banks and non-banking financial companies, has grown in response to the economic impact of the pandemic. Concept : About World Gold Council: It is the market development organisation for the gold industry. It […]
Covid 19 Antibody Test Subject : Science & tech Context : Covid-19 antibody test not to be used to evaluate immunity, says doctors Concept : There are two types of tests that can determine if one has developed antibodies against a virus: a laboratory test, requiring a healthcare professional to take a blood […]
Portland city in Oregon, US, temperatures as high as 46 degree Celsius Subject : Environment Context : The temperatures being reported from the Pacific Northwest and some parts of Canada are part of a “historic” heat wave as a result of a phenomenon referred to as a “heat dome”. Concept : Heat Dome […]
Chinese Commuist party Subject : International Relations Context : At 100, China’s Communist Party looks to cement its future Concept : Chinese Communist Party (CCP), also called Communist Party of China (CPC). Since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the CCP has been in sole control of that country’s […]
Q4 current account deficit at 8.1 billion on lower receipts Subject : Economics Context : India’s current account balance recorded a deficit of $8.1 billion (1% of Gross Domestic Product – GDP) in the quarter ended March 2021 (Q4FY21) on the back of a higher trade deficit and lower net invisible receipts, the […]