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Uncertain future in sea of poppies Subject : Geography Section: Economic geography Context: New challenges arised from the intersection of cultural pride and economic shifts in opium cultivation in India and various concerns surrounding the government’s policy shift, addressing potential impacts on livelihoods, national security and transparency. Some Facts Opium Farmers in India: […]
India targets $40bn in technical textiles Subject: Science and Tech Section: Msc Context: India’s market for technical textiles is targeted to touch $40 billion by 2030 from the current $23 billion. Some Facts: The export of technical-textile products was expected to touch $10 billion from the current $2.5 billion in seven years. The […]
The new flare-up in Myanmar Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context; The Ministry of External Affairs expressed “deep concern” over the ongoing fighting in the Rikhawdar area in Myanmar’s Chin State More about the news: Myanmar has been in flames ever since the military seized power on February 1, 2021 The Ethnic […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 (DPDP) Subject : Polity Section: Legislation in news The DPDP Act is India’s comprehensive legislation for personal data protection. Enacted in 2023, it regulates the processing of personal data and establishes the rights of individuals over their data. Key features include: Scope: Applies to organizations processing personal […]
As RuPay on UPI faces some roadblocks, NPCI explores corrective options Subject :Economy Section: Monetary policy The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is working on strategies to promote payments through RuPay credit cards linked to UPI (Unified Payments Interface). This initiative aims to boost the acceptance of RuPay credit cards on the […]
Indian banks’ NPAs to drop to 3.5%, net interest margin to 2.9% by FY25: S&P Global Subject: Economy Section: Monetary policy NPA Projections: S&P Global projects Indian banks’ nonperforming assets (NPAs) to drop to 5% by FY 2023–24 and further to 3.5% by FY 2024–25. Anticipates a decline in weak loans to 5% of […]
Measures to address concerns over the growth of unsecured retail loans Subject :Economy Section: Monetary policy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken measures to address concerns over rising systemic risks associated with the growth of unsecured retail loans. Increased Risk Weights: Risk weights on unsecured consumer loans, including credit cards, have […]
In parched Bundelkhand, chasing elusive diamonds and sustenance Subject :Geography Section: Economic geography Manki village, Madhya Pradesh: It is a tribal village in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, a part of the draught prone Bundelkhand region. It is situated at a distance of barely two kilometres from Nainagiri, a Jain pilgrimage site. It is […]
Lancet Countdown report calls for climate-driven health action Subject :IR Section: Reports and Indices Context: The 8th annual report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has shed light on the alarming convergence of factors that jeopardize the well-being of individuals, public health, and healthcare systems on a global scale. Details: […]
ASCI proposes guidelines to check greenwashing in ads Subject :Polity Section: National body Context: To ensure that advertisers’ green claims are true and evidence-based, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has proposed guidelines that aim to bring transparency and accountability in environmental claims-based advertising. About the draft guidelines by ASCI: These guidelines […]