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Full-reserve banking: where banks act solely as custodians of customers’ money

Source: The post is based on the article “Full-reserve banking: where banks act solely as custodians of customers’ money” published in The Hindu on 26th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Full-reserve banking?3 What is the type of banking system that exists in most of the countries currently?4 What are the experts’… Continue reading Full-reserve banking: where banks act solely as custodians of customers’ money

Safety limits to flying

Source: The post is based on the article “Safety limits to flying” published in Indian Express on 26th July 2023 What is the News? Recently, around 100 passengers were stranded in Rajkot after their Air India flight to Delhi was cancelled. The pilot had refused to take off because the permitted duty hours of the… Continue reading Safety limits to flying

Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity

Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity” published in The Week on 20th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hygroelectricity?3 How does Hygroelectricity works?4 What are the advantages of Hygroelectricity?5 What are the challenges to Hygroelectricity? What is the News? Researchers at… Continue reading Scientists unveil method to power devices using air humidity

Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency

Source: The post is based on the article “Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency” published in Live Mint on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment Relevance: measures needed to tackle climate change News: The article explains different models that can be adopted to tackle climate change. What are the different models present that can be replicated… Continue reading Oppenheimer’s project should inspire climate action urgency

What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?

Source: The post is based on the article “What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?” published in Live Mint on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Growth & Development Relevance: About India’s forex reserves News: As of March 2023, India’s forex reserves stood at $578.4 billion, showing a decrease of over $28 billion… Continue reading What has flipped the forex reserve Decline of India?

Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model

Source: The post is based on the article “Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model” published in “The Hindu” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests & GS3- Economy and Environment conservation News: India prioritizes the circular economy and resource efficiency during its G-20… Continue reading Moving away from the ‘take-make-dispose’ model

More capex for states

Source: The post is based on the article “More capex for states: Higher Central funds for states’ capital outlay are welcome, but these should lead to additionality” published in Business standard on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy – resource mobilization News: In this article author discusses how India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has… Continue reading More capex for states

C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy

Source– The post is based on the article “C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy” published in “The Indian Express” on 26th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- International relations Relevance: triangular dynamics between Middle east, India and Pakistan News- According to media reports, the United Arab Emirates has… Continue reading C Raja Mohan writes: Why India may not be averse to UAE rescuing Pakistan’s economy

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