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What FLDG means for fintech lenders Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Polity Default loss guarantee (DLG) is an arrangement between two entities, often two regulated entities, or between a regulated entity and fintech lending service providers (LSPs), whereby the LSP guarantees to compensate the regulated entity for loss due to default up to a […]
China could have as many ICBMs as U.S. or Russia by turn of decade: think tank Subject : Science and technology Section: Defence Concept : The nine nuclear-armed states, including the US, Russia, the UK, France, China, India and Pakistan, continue to modernise their nuclear arsenals, leading Swedish think-tank SIPRI said on Monday. […]
Yield curve inversion persists in corporate bond market Subject :Economy Section: Fiscal Polity Yield curve inversion occurs when the yield on short-term debt instruments is higher than that of longer-term bonds. It is a rare but significant occurrence in finance and has historically preceded recessions, making it a reliable indicator In developed markets, […]
Will Betelgeuse, the bright red giant star, blow up in your lifetime? Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : By examining Betelgeuse’s pulsation, researchers from Japan and Switzerland recently reported that the star is in its late carbon-burning stage. About Betelgeuse Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star and one of […]
The Svalbard missions Subject : International Relations / Technology Concept : In 1997, a Rohini RH-300 Mk-II sounding rocket rose to the skies from Svalbard, Norway which was shipped by India. Key details: The solid propellant-powered rocket was shipped from India by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The RH-300 Mk-II was given […]
Tearful adieu to Velur agitation leader Devaki Nambisan Subject: History Section: Freedom movement Concept: Devaki Nambeesan and the Velur Temple Protest In 1956, a group of 23 women aged between 16-35, scared and anxious but determined to make history, marched to the Manimalarkavu Devi Temple. Of the women present, Devaki Nambeesan, an activist […]
US decides to rejoin UNESCO Subject : International Relations Sections: International Organisation Concept : UN cultural and scientific agency UNESCO announced that the United States plans to rejoin — and pay more than $600 million in back dues. US decides to rejoin UNESCO The United States has announced its plans to rejoin the […]
High road to Dubai COP28: Indigenous peoples demand say in decision-making on loss and damage at Bonn Subject: Environment Section: International convention Context: Indigenous peoples’ groups from around the world, including India, have called for representation on the Transitional Committee (TC) for the establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund (LDF) among other […]
High road to Dubai COP28: Developing countries demand ambition on financial support in Bonn Subject: Environment Section: International convention Context: Climate finance is a crucial issue under discussion at the 58th Subsidiary Body Meetings in Bonn and at the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change […]
Lessons from Bellandur: Governments should allocate more resources to monitor, and protect lakes Subject: Environment Section: Places in news Context: Bengaluru’s Bellandur Lake has been in the news for the last few years owing to the mysterious foam formation in the lake. Attempts made over the years to solve the issue were unsuccessful, […]