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MGNREGS Wages Lag Behind Rising Cost of Living Sub : Polity Sec: Legislation in news Why in News A Parliamentary Committee has recently raised concerns regarding the inadequacy of wages paid under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). Key Findings of the Parliamentary Panel: The current wages paid under MGNREGS […]
SC orders status quo till next hearing in Malankara Church dispute case Sub: History Sec : Medieval India Context: The Supreme Court of India issued a ruling to maintain the status quo in the ongoing dispute between the Jacobite and Orthodox factions of the Malankara Church. This decision was made after both factions […]
Myanmar rebels recapture headquarters after 30 years Sub: IR Sec : Places in news Context: The Karen National Union (KNU), an ethnic rebel group from Myanmar, announced that it had recaptured its former headquarters, Manerplaw, from the Myanmar military (junta) after almost 30 years. About Manerplaw: Manerplaw was a village in Kayin State, […]
How would a US bitcoin strategic reserve work? Sub: Eco Sec : Monetary Policy Context: Bitcoin reached a record high of over $107,000 on Monday after President-elect Donald Trump reiterated plans to establish a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve, which boosted enthusiasm among crypto advocates. What is a strategic reserve: A strategic reserve is […]
Why Arctic tundra is emitting more carbon than it absorbs, for first time in many millennia Sub : Env Sec : Climate Change Context: The Arctic tundra, once a massive carbon storage system, is now emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs) like carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), according to the National Oceanic and […]
India’s Position on Cryptocurrency Regulation Sub : Eco Sec :Capital market Current Stance of the Government Despite the global surge in Bitcoin’s popularity, there are no immediate plans to introduce comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations in India. Global and Domestic Context Bitcoin’s Growth: Post the U.S. presidential election, Bitcoin has surged, hitting $1,06,000, marking a […]
Why SEBI might introduce changes to SME IPOs Sub : Eco Sec :Capital market Background and Rationale for Norm Overhaul Concerns Raised by SEBI: Instances of price manipulation, fund diversion to shell companies, and fraudulent financial transactions. Lack of adequate checks and balances due to limited participation of private equity and sophisticated investors. […]
Parliamentary Standing Committee Recommends Statutory MSP to Alleviate Farmer Distress Sub : Eco Sec : Agri Committee advocates for Legally Guaranteed MSP: The committee advocates for legally binding Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for crops. This measure is seen as essential to safeguard farmers’ livelihoods, promote rural economic growth, and enhance national food security. […]
Daily Prelims Notes 18 December 2024 Table Of Contents Parliamentary Standing Committee Recommends Statutory MSP to Alleviate Farmer Distress Why SEBI might introduce changes to SME IPOs India’s Position on Cryptocurrency Regulation Why Arctic tundra is emitting more carbon than it absorbs, for first time in many millennia How would a US bitcoin […]
Daily Prelims Notes 17 December 2024 Table Of Contents Impact of La Niña on India’s Climate BJP Demands Return of Jawaharlal Nehru’s Letters as National Heritage New Insights into Aerosol Chemistry and Air Quality in Extreme Winters If India does have a claim on chess invention, its ancient elephant corps have a part […]