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Brazil heading to a rare sequence of increasing coffee crop output Subject: Geography Section: Eco Geography Context: Brazil is anticipated to mark its third consecutive year of increased coffee production, a rare achievement in its 144-year coffee history. This trend, mainly fueled by a boost in robusta bean production, is expected to continue […]
India in undersea race to mine world’s battery metal Subject: Geography Section: Eco Geography Context: India is advancing its exploration for critical minerals in the ocean depths (under Samudrayaan Mission) to support renewable energy and clean technology, amidst increasing global competition. Key Developments: India holds two licenses in the Indian Ocean and has […]
India’s ‘protected’ basmati varieties renamed & cultivated in Pak, IARI demands legal action Subject: Geography Section: Eco Geography Context: IARI has raised concerns about Pakistan’s unauthorized cultivation and marketing of IARI-bred basmati rice varieties, including Pusa Basmati-1121, PB-6, PB-1509, PB-1847, PB-1885, and PB-1886. These varieties, accounting for approximately 90% of India’s basmati exports, […]
India’s Pursuit for Lowering Cross-Border Remittance Costs Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Proposal at WTO’s Ministerial Conference: India proposed lowering the cost of cross-border remittances at the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. The proposal aims to benefit low and middle-income countries, which accounted for 78% of remittances in 2023. Request to […]
Australia’s iron ore miners face falling Chinese demand Subject: Geography Sec: Eco geo Context: Australia’s vast iron ore mining sector is facing stark choices as its biggest customer China has likely hit a peak in its steel production and global pressures mount to decarbonise one the world’s most polluting industries. Details: Australia is […]
Income and Wealth Inequality in India Subject: Economy Sec: National Income Historical Highs: India’s top 1 per cent income share in 2022-23 was 6 per cent. The top 1 per cent wealth share rose to 1 per cent. India’s top 1 percent income share is among the very highest globally, surpassing countries like […]
IMF’s bailouts to Pakistan Subject: IR Section: Int Organisation Amount and Agreement: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a preliminary agreement for the release of $1.1 billion from a $3 billion The bailout was approved by the IMF in July to save Pakistan from defaulting on its debt repayments. Pakistan will […]
India’s Pursuit for Lowering Cross-Border Remittance Costs Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Proposal at WTO’s Ministerial Conference: India proposed lowering the cost of cross-border remittances at the WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. The proposal aims to benefit low and middle-income countries, which accounted for 78% of remittances in 2023. Request to […]
Eliminating diseases, one region at a time Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The Carter Center, a leader in the global elimination and eradication of diseases, recently reported that guinea worm disease was close to eradication. From 3.5 million cases a year in 21 countries in 1986, the number had come down […]
The big promise of small-scale LNG as fuel for India, with first SSLNG plant commissioned Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri dedicated to the nation India’s first small-scale liquefied natural gas (SSLNG) unit at GAIL (India) Ltd’s Vijaipur complex in Madhya Pradesh. […]