Source-This post on Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund is based on the article “Groww Mutual Fund launches Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund” published in “The Economic Times” on 7th May 2024. Why in the News? Groww Mutual Fund has recently introduced India’s First Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund. About Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund Aspects… Continue reading Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund
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MQ-9B Predator drones
Source-This post on MQ-9B Predator drones is based on the article “India to strategically place ‘hunter-killer’ Predator drones from US in UP, Tamil Nadu” published in “Moneycontrol” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Ministry recently approved the procurement of 30 MQ-9B Predator drones (SeaGuardian variant) from the US to enhance the… Continue reading MQ-9B Predator drones
Drip pricing
Source-This post on Drip Pricing is based on the article “Centre issues warning against ‘drip pricing’. What is it?” published in “Hindustan Times” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? Consumers often faces drip pricing while purchasing any commodities or services. Considering this, the Department of Consumer Affairs asked consumers to reach out to the… Continue reading Drip pricing
Carbon Farming
Source-This post on Carbon Farming is based on the article “What is carbon farming?” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? Amid growing environmental challenges and the quest for climate-resilient sustainable agriculture, the practice of carbon trading in the agriculture sector has become important around the world. The carbon farming approach… Continue reading Carbon Farming
EC Guidelines on Social Media Use in Political Campaigns
Source-This post on EC Guidelines on Social Media Use in Political Campaigns is based on the article “Amid row over fake video, EC warns parties against misuse of AI-based tools” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, ECI has issued guidelines to regulate the use of social media platforms… Continue reading EC Guidelines on Social Media Use in Political Campaigns
World Press Freedom Index 2024
Source-This post on World Press Freedom Index 2024 is based on the article “India’s press freedom has rapidly declined in recent years” published in “The Hindu” on 8th May 2024. Why in the News? In the World Press Freedom Index 2024, India is ranked 159 out of the 180 nations. About World Press Freedom Index: Aspects Description… Continue reading World Press Freedom Index 2024
Chhattisgarh Study on PMJAY
Source-This post on Chhattisgarh Study on PMJAY is based on the article “PMJAY did not reduce patients’ health expenses: Chhattisgarh study” published in “The Hindu” on 6th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a study was conducted in chattisgarh on PMJAY which revealed that the program has not increased hospital service usage. It has also… Continue reading Chhattisgarh Study on PMJAY
Delisting of shares
Source-This post on Delisting of shares is based on the article “Why is a Reliance Capital Ltd investor challenging its resolution plan?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2024. Why in the News? Recently, an investor in Reliance Capital Ltd (RCL), which is undergoing insolvency proceedings, has challenged specific regulations related to SEBI’s norms… Continue reading Delisting of shares
Development of Goldene
Source-This post on Development of Goldene is based on the article “GOLDENE: A sheet of gold that is only one atom thick” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2024. Why in the News? For the first time, scientists have successfully developed a free-standing, single-atom-thick sheet of gold. This marks the first instance of… Continue reading Development of Goldene
Low COVID-19 Infection Rates in India
Source-This post on Low COVID-19 Infection Rates in India is based on the article “Covid virus is still here. Why aren’t more people falling ill?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th May 2024. Why in the News? On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that Covid-19 was no longer a global… Continue reading Low COVID-19 Infection Rates in India
