Source: The post is based on the article “RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Greenwashing?3 What is Global Financial Innovation Network(GFIN)?4 What is GFIN Greenwashing TechSprint? What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has… Continue reading RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks
Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lumpy Skin Disease?3 What are the economic implications of Lumpy Skin Disease?4 What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? What is the News? Around 10,000… Continue reading Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again
International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted
Source: The post is based on the article “International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted” published in Indian Express on 19th May 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has amended rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to bring international credit card spending outside… Continue reading International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted
Elections and the airwaves
Source: The post is based on the article “Elections and the airwaves” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the rationale behind giving free airtime on public broadcasters to National and State parties?3 What is the process of allocating free airtime to public broadcasters?4 What is the… Continue reading Elections and the airwaves
Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban” published in TOI on 19th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jallikattu?3 What is Kambala?4 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?5 What did the SC rule on the amendments made… Continue reading Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban
What are RBI regulations on green deposits?
Source: The post is based on the article “What are RBI regulations on green deposits?” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Green Deposits?3 What is the purpose of RBI’s regulatory framework on green deposits? 4 What does RBI’s regulatory framework on green deposits provide for?5 Will Green… Continue reading What are RBI regulations on green deposits?
Measuring success: Increasing PLI allocation will not be enough
Source: The post is based on the article “Measuring success: Increasing PLI allocation will not be enough” published in the Indian Express on 19th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About PLI Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware. News: The Union Cabinet has recently approved an updated Production Linked… Continue reading Measuring success: Increasing PLI allocation will not be enough
More innovation, a skilled workforce: The promise in India’s National Quantum Mission
Source: The post is based on the article “More innovation, a skilled workforce: The promise in India’s National Quantum Mission” published in the Indian Express on 19th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Relevance: About India’s National Quantum Mission. News: The Union Cabinet has recently approved the ₹6,003 crore National Quantum Mission… Continue reading More innovation, a skilled workforce: The promise in India’s National Quantum Mission
About Hiroshima G7 Summit: In Hiroshima, En Route To A North-South Bridge
Source: The post is based on the article “In Hiroshima, En Route To A North-South Bridge” published in The Times of India on 19th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Relevance: About India’s participation in the Hiroshima G7 summit News: Indian Prime Minister is travelling to… Continue reading About Hiroshima G7 Summit: In Hiroshima, En Route To A North-South Bridge
Poverty in India is yet again being overstated
Source: The post is based on the article “Poverty in India is yet again being overstated” published in the Livemint on 19th May 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: Issues relating to poverty and hunger. Relevance: About India’s recent poverty measurements. News: As the 2024 elections approach, the Great Indian Poverty Debate has again started. As the government has not released… Continue reading Poverty in India is yet again being overstated
