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Green minerals race: Ghana approves policy to reap maximum benefits from mining projects Subject: Geography Section: Economic geography Context: Ghana approved a new policy for the exploitation, management and regulation of lithium and other green minerals in the country, to keep pace with the rising global demand for minerals critical for transitioning to […]
Indian GPS NavIC to be linked to Aadhaar enrolment devices Subject: Science And technology Section: Space technology NavIC Satellite Navigation for Aadhaar Enrolment Devices NavIC, India’s satellite navigation system, replacing American GPS in Aadhaar kits. Department of Space (DoS) facilitating field trials and technical input for device procurement. NavIC: India’s Independent Satellite Navigation […]
Ecosystem-based adaptation takes nature-based, people-centric approach to agriculture Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Multilayer farming: Multilayer farming is the process of growing multiple crops in a single field. This is done by planting a crop on top of an already existing crop. The first crop is then harvested, and the land is used […]
SAT partly sets aside SEBI order in NSE dark fibre case Subject: Economy Section: Capital Market In News: Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has partly set aside a SEBI order directing the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to disgorge ₹62.6 crore, along with interest, in the dark-fibre case. Key Points: Securities Appellate Tribunal on Wednesday […]
Accelerated glacier retreat in Ladakh could spawn three glacial lakes, Wadia Institute study says Subject: Geography Section: Places in news Context: A new study has found that the Parachik glacier in Ladakh has rapidly retreated, with its pace increasing significantly from an average of two metres per year between 1971 and 1999 to […]
RBI arm to develop digital platform to enable frictionless credit delivery Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy In News: A digital public tech platform is being developed by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), to enable the delivery of frictionless credit by facilitating the seamless flow of required digital information to lenders. […]
EMIs: Reserve Bank plans framework to reset interest on floating rate loans Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy In News: Reserve Bank of India has released a key proposal with the goal of improving both the flexibility and transparency of rates of interest on variable-rate loans. Key Points: There have been several instances of […]
RBI holds repo rate as inflation pressure persists Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy In News: Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)’s decides to maintain the repo rate at 6.50 per cent for the third time in a row. Key Points: Factors such as spike in vegetable prices, uncertainties on domestic food price outlook due to […]
Change state’s name to keralam, assembly resolution urges centre Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Central government to officially change the name of the State from Kerala to Keralam. The Resolution: The Kerala Assembly, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, passed a unanimous resolution […]
Can SMRs help India achieve net zero? Subject: Science and technology Section: Nuclear Technology What are the challenges of decarbonization in the power sector? Transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy faces challenges due to existing infrastructures and energy demands. While solar and wind are essential, their intermittency and energy storage challenges need […]