Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Twin Deficit?3 What is Fiscal Deficit?4 Report on India’s Fiscal Deficit5 What is the Current Account Deficit?5.1 Report on Current Account Deficit What is the News? The Finance Ministry in its report has warned of a Twin Deficit Problem due to higher commodity prices and a rising… Continue reading Explained: India’s emerging twin deficit problem
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Five states need to take steps to stabilize debt levels: RBI
Contents1 What is the News?2 RBI on Status of States Debts3 What is the reason for the fiscal deterioration in these states?4 What are the recommendations given by RBI to states to improve their fiscal position? What is the News? According to a Reserve Bank of India(RBI) study, five states namely, Bihar, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan,… Continue reading Five states need to take steps to stabilize debt levels: RBI
To end illegal mining, Madhya Pradesh plans to make it legal in parts of Chambal sanctuary
What is the News? Madhya Pradesh government has proposed to open 292 hectares for mining in five stretches on Chambal and its tributary Parvati rivers. The step is taken to free its forest department from devoting too much time, resources and efforts to fighting illegal mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary. Note: Sand mining has… Continue reading To end illegal mining, Madhya Pradesh plans to make it legal in parts of Chambal sanctuary
Union Minister inaugurated Jyotirgamaya-A festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers
What is the News? The Union Minister of Culture has inaugurated Jyotirgamaya-A festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers. What is Jyotirgamaya? Organized by: Sangeet Natak Akademi Purpose: It is a festival to showcase the talent of rare musical instruments from across the country, including street performers, train entertainers, performers attached to temples etc. Significance:… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurated Jyotirgamaya-A festival showcasing the talent of unsung performers
Explained: What is a black swan event?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Black Swan Event?3 What is the origin of the term Black Swan?4 Have Black Swan Events occurred in the past? What is the News? A study by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has spoken about the possibility of capital outflows to the tune of $100 billion from India… Continue reading Explained: What is a black swan event?
New species of bamboo-dwelling bat found in Meghalaya
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Glischropus Meghalayanus3 What were the recent discoveries in Meghalaya?4 Bamboo Bat Species in India What is the News? Scientists have discovered a new species of bamboo-dwelling bat named Glischropus meghalayanus in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya. Note: Bamboo-dwelling bats are a particular kind of bats living in the internodes… Continue reading New species of bamboo-dwelling bat found in Meghalaya
Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise Ex Khaan Quest 2022 culminates in Mongolia
What is the News? The Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise Ex Khaan Quest 2022 culminated at the Peace Support Operations Training Centre at Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. What is Exercise Khaan Quest? Exercise Khaan Quest is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted annually by the Mongolian Armed Forces. Aim: To enhance interoperability, build… Continue reading Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise Ex Khaan Quest 2022 culminates in Mongolia
Theri Desert: There is a desert in Tamil Nadu and the dunes are red
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Theri Deserts?2.1 Characteristics2.2 Mineral Composition3 How did Theri desert form? What is the News? There are a couple of theories regarding the formation of Theri Desert, the most plausible being the role of south west monsoonal winds. What are Theri Deserts? Theri Desert is a small desert situated… Continue reading Theri Desert: There is a desert in Tamil Nadu and the dunes are red
Explained: How lightning kills, and how to be safe when it strikes?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lightning?3 Lightning Strikes in India4 Lightning Prone Areas in India5 What steps are being taken against lightning strikes?6 How can the impact of Lightning strikes be mitigated? What is the News? Seventeen people have been killed by lightning over the last two days in various parts of Bihar.… Continue reading Explained: How lightning kills, and how to be safe when it strikes?
Sleep organisation stabilizes among vipassana meditation practitioners: study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the sleep disorders?3 What is the purpose of this study?4 What are the findings of the study? What is the News? Researchers have found that practitioners of meditation have better sleep as compared to those who do not practice meditation. What are the sleep disorders? Sleep disorders are… Continue reading Sleep organisation stabilizes among vipassana meditation practitioners: study
