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About National Coal Index (NCI) Subject :Economy Section: Msc The National Coal Index (NCI) has observed a slight increase of 3.83 points, reaching 143.91 in September 2023, marking the first surge since April 2023. This upturn can be attributed to the temporary escalation of coal prices in the global markets. The upward movement […]
IMF warns Europe against prematurely declaring victory over inflation Subject: Economy Section: Inflation The European Central Bank and other policymakers across Europe need to keep interest rates at current elevated levels until they’re sure inflation is under control despite sluggish growth, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday, warning against premature celebration […]
IMF, IMF Quota System, and SDRs Subject :IR Section: International Organisation Overview: The IMF Executive Board approved a 50% quota increase to provide critical resources to developing nations. The proposal emphasizes the need for fair representation, safeguarding the poorest members’ shares. Quota Increase Proposal: The proposal advocates for a 50% quota increase to […]
RoDTEP Scheme Subject: Schemes Context: The Centre has notified the rates and norms for the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. About the scheme: Announced in 2020 as a replacement for the Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS), it ensures compliance with the rules of the World Trade Organisation. […]
SEZ Policy and issues in India Subject: Economy Section: External sector Government’s Focus on SEZs: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is exploring ways to relax certain restrictions for Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units to promote growth. There is a proposal to allow SEZ units to sell products in the domestic market without import duties. […]
Oil adulteration: Tamil Nadu govt. raises legal point Subject :Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: A Division Bench of the Supreme Court, has granted a special leave to the State of Tamil Nadu (petitioner) to appeal against a judgment and orders of Madras High Court holding that a sale of adulterated gingelly oil […]
Move towards eFIR, but with caution Subject :Polity Section: Msc Context: The Law Commission of India, in Report No. 282, recommended that “in cases where the accused is not known, registration of an eFIR should be allowed for all cognisable offences”. If the accused is known, as a preliminary step, registration of an […]
WHO hailed India’s success in managing TB: Ministry Subject :Schemes Section: Health Context: India has made tremendous progress in improving case detection and reversed the impact of COVID19 on the tuberculosis(TB) programme, noted the World Health Organization’s (WHO)‘Global TB Report 2023’ released earlier this week, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday. India’s Alarming […]
Kerala forms Organic Farming Mission to boost agriculture Subject : Environment Section: Climate Change Context: The Kerala government has created an Organic Farming Mission to encourage the adoption of sustainable organic and climate smart farming practices in the State. The mission aims at expanding organic farming to 5,000 hectares in the next five years through an annual target of 1,000 ha. What is organic farming? It is a method of farming system which primarily aimed at cultivating […]
Maiden INDUS-X investor meet held ahead of 2+2 ministerial dialogue Subject: IR Section: Military exercises Context: India’s Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defence, organized the first ever INDUS-X investors’ meet More about the news: Before the 2+2 Indo-US ministerial dialogue, an event called INDUS-X investors’ meet was organized by India’s […]