Source– The post is based on the article “Recrafting India nutrition initiative” published in The Indian Express on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS2- Poverty and hunger News– The article explains the issues of health and nutrition in India According to RGI, India’s maternal mortality rate was 97 during 2018-20. It was 301 during 2001-03.Infant mortality… Continue reading Recrafting India nutrition initiative
Poor soil management will erode food security
Source– The post is based on the article “Poor soil management will erode food security” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- India geography Relevance– Issues related to soil conservation and management News– The article explains the issue of soil degradation in India What is the importance of healthy soil? They support… Continue reading Poor soil management will erode food security
From a vicious cycle to virtuous cycle
Source– The post is based on the article “From a vicious cycle to virtuous cycle” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy and mobilization of resources Relevance– Informal economy News– The article explains the new concept of returnable grant for fulfilling the credit needs of the informal sector. What are… Continue reading From a vicious cycle to virtuous cycle
Traffickers are moving online in search of victims
Source– The post is based on the article “Traffickers are moving online in search of victims” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS3- Challenges to internal security,. GS2- Vulnerable sections Relevance– Issue of trafficking News– The article explains the issue of use of online mediums for trafficking of children and women. What… Continue reading Traffickers are moving online in search of victims
Why has the Reserve Bank of India introduced an e-rupee?
Source: The post is based on an article “Why has the Reserve Bank of India introduced an e-rupee?” published in The Hindu on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy Relevance: concerns associated with digital rupee News: The Reserve Bank of India has launched the digital rupee on a pilot basis. What is the digital rupee?… Continue reading Why has the Reserve Bank of India introduced an e-rupee?
MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason
Source: The post is based on the article “MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason” published in Live Mint on 5th December 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Governance Relevance: Concerns associated with parliamentary privileges of MPs. News: The Supreme Court is reconsidering the privileges granted to the legislators in the Parliament or… Continue reading MPs and MLAs have special rights to free speech for a valid reason
First Loss Default Guarantee(FLDG) system: Digital lending – No clarity, awaiting RBI response, say bank & fintechs
Source: The post is based on the article “Digital lending: No clarity, awaiting RBI response, say bank & fintechs” published in Indian Express on 5th December 2022 What is the News? Two months after the Reserve Bank issued guidelines on digital lending, banks, non-banking financial companies and fintech players are still awaiting clarity on many… Continue reading First Loss Default Guarantee(FLDG) system: Digital lending – No clarity, awaiting RBI response, say bank & fintechs
State of Finance for Nature report: Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crises: UN report
Source: The post is based on the article “Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crisis: UN report” published in Down To Earth on 4th December 2022 What is the News? The second edition of the State of Finance for Nature report has been released. What is the State of… Continue reading State of Finance for Nature report: Double financing for natural ecosystems by 2025 to deal with climate, biodiversity crises: UN report
Just Energy Transition Partnership(JETP): India-G7 JETP stuck over coal, Centre’s insistence on own transition plan
Source: The post is based on the article “India-G7 JETP stuck over coal, Centre’s insistence on own transition plan” published in Business Standard on 5th December 2022 What is the News? Global efforts to bring India on board the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with G7 nations have failed to move forward. What is the… Continue reading Just Energy Transition Partnership(JETP): India-G7 JETP stuck over coal, Centre’s insistence on own transition plan
Gaslighting: All you need to know about Merriam-Webster’s word of the year
Source: The post is based on the article “Gaslighting: All you need to know about Merriam-Webster’s word of the year” published in Indian Express on 5th December 2022 What is the News? Merriam-Webster, America’s oldest dictionary publisher, has chosen “Gaslighting” as its Word of the Year. What is Gaslighting? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines Gaslighting as “psychological… Continue reading Gaslighting: All you need to know about Merriam-Webster’s word of the year
