Source: The post is based on the article “Sebi proposes blue bonds concept for sustainable financing activities” published in Economic Times on 8th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Blue Bonds?3 Which country issued the first blue bond?4 What are the benefits of Blue Bond? What is the News? SEBI has proposed… Continue reading Sebi proposes blue bonds concept for sustainable financing activities
Ministry of Heavy Industries launches Automated Online Data Transfer for capturing critical data related to Domestic Value Addition (DVA) from the PLI applicant’s ERP system to PLI Auto Portal
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Heavy Industries launches Automated Online Data Transfer for capturing critical data related to Domestic Value Addition (DVA) from the PLI applicant’s ERP system to PLI Auto Portal” published in PIB on 11th August 2022. What is the News? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched… Continue reading Ministry of Heavy Industries launches Automated Online Data Transfer for capturing critical data related to Domestic Value Addition (DVA) from the PLI applicant’s ERP system to PLI Auto Portal
Freebies against democracy but legislation against them not advisable: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Freebies against democracy but legislation against them not advisable: SC” published in Business Standard on 12th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Freebies?3 What are the Supreme Court’s observations on Freebies?4 What are the other options suggested by petitioners to curb Freebies? What is… Continue reading Freebies against democracy but legislation against them not advisable: SC
Explained: What is the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ Russia has allegedly used in Ukraine?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ Russia has allegedly used in Ukraine?” published in Indian Express on 12th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Butterfly Mines?3 Why are these mines controversial?4 Are these kinds of mines allowed in International Law? What is the… Continue reading Explained: What is the controversial ‘Butterfly Mine’ Russia has allegedly used in Ukraine?
Gold ETFs log Rs 457 crore outflow in July
Source: The post is based on the article “Gold ETFs log Rs 457 crore outflow in July” published in Indian Express on 12th August 2022. What is the News? Gold Exchange Traded Funds(ETFs) witnessed a net outflow of Rs 457 crore in July as investors parked their money in other asset classes as part of… Continue reading Gold ETFs log Rs 457 crore outflow in July
Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world
Source: The post is based on the article “Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world” published in Livemint on 12th August 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key highlights from these reports?3 What are the risks of cryptocurrencies?4 What are the measures suggested by the report? What is… Continue reading Over 7% Indians own digital currency; 7th highest in the world
The Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 is a colonial burden on Goa
Source: The post is based on an article “The Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 is a colonial burden on Goa” published in the Indian Express on 12th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Uniform Civil Code News: Recently, a 28-member parliamentary standing committee visited Goa to study it… Continue reading The Portuguese Civil Code of 1867 is a colonial burden on Goa
Regulating digital lending
Source: The post is based on an article “Regulating digital lending” published in the Business Standard on 12th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Relevance: Digital Lending Framework in India News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)… Continue reading Regulating digital lending
In the field
Source: The post is based on an article “In the field” published in the Business Standard on 12th August 2022. Syllabus: GS3 Major Crops – Cropping Patterns in various parts of the country, – Different Types of Irrigation and Irrigation Systems; Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce and Issues and Related Constraints; E-technology in the aid… Continue reading In the field
State Holds Back Nation
Source: The post is based on an article “State Holds Back Nation” published in the Times of India on 12th August 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Relevance: Inclusive Growth and Prosperity of India News: India’s economic fundamentals and demographic composition can help it in… Continue reading State Holds Back Nation
