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BIS and Basel norm Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy What is Basel Committee? The Basel Committee – initially named the Committee on Banking Regulations and Supervisory Practices was established by the central bank Governors of the Group of Ten countries at the end of 1974 in the aftermath of serious disturbances in international currency and banking markets […]
Ring-fencing our banks Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Context: Banking crisis in US Details: While dealing with increased financial distress, banks look to the central bank or the government to come to their rescue. Liquidity Coverage Ratio is the financial shield that protects a bank from an impending bankruptcy A major fault line […]
Outcome budgeting Subject :Economy Section: Fiscal Policy What is outcome budgeting ? Over the year’s performance budget was seen as following output, rather than outcomes (Budget speech of 2005-06 highlighted this). Outcome budgeting lays emphasis on linkages between money allocated (outlay) and the outcomes (and not just outputs). It shifts the focus to […]
Thirunelly’s seed festival celebrates traditional climate-resilient seeds and farm produce Subject :Environment Section: Agriculture Context: Cheruvayal Raman, in his early 70s, is a winner of a 2023 Padma Shri, one of India’s top civilian honours. He narrated how he conserved 55 native rice varieties, lining up mementos and medals on the porch of […]
World Sparrow Day Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Context: A citywide enumeration of the house sparrow population undertaken recently by the Travancore Nature History Society a few days ago recorded only nearly 130 birds. More on the News: The house sparrow population in the Thiruvananthapuram city has recorded a significant reduction this […]
Findings of Synthesis Report Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Context: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its Synthesis Report (SYR) on March 20, 2023. More on the News: It summarizes the findings of six reports released during its Sixth Assessment Cycle — the 1.5 C report of 2018, the Special Reports […]
Coastal crisis Subject : Geography Section: Physical Geography Context: Odisha is fast losing its shoreline to rising sea levels. Its adaptation plans must not only be immediate but also fool proof Why in news? 74 villages in the state are severely affected by shoreline erosion—the highest in the country. Integrated Coastal Zone Management […]
Dirt cheap backup: Why Finland’s installation of the world’s 1st sand battery may be a game-changer Subject : Science and Technology Section :Msc What is a Sand Battery? A “sand battery” is a high temperature thermal energy storage that uses sand or sand-like materials as its storage medium. It stores energy in sand as […]
Sebi, investment bankers turn cautious as IPO market faces uncertainty Subject :Economy Section: Financial Market IPO is the selling of securities to the public in the primary market. Primary market deals with new securities being issued for the first time. It is also known as the new issues market. It is different from secondary market where existing […]
Dastur Energy working with Carbon Recycling International to produce green methanol from captured carbon dioxide Subject : Environment Section: Climate change What is Carbon capture? Human activities often result in emissions of carbon dioxide. Often, in order to stop or reduce the emissions, we have no option but to stop or reduce the […]