What is the News? Telecommunication Engineering Center(TEC), a technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with VVDN Technologies Private Limited. The signing of MoU will facilitate registered startups, innovators and MSMEs working in the field of Open RAN to get their products tested at the existing lab… Continue reading A historic initiative by Department of Telecommunications – India advances in 5G/ORAN testing ecosystem through public private partnership
NFHS-5 data shows literacy and delivery of services, not religion, influences fertility
What is the News? The National Family Health Survey(NFHS-5) has released data on the Total Fertility Rate(TFR) in India. What does NFHS-5 say about the Total Fertility Rate(TFR) in India? Total Fertility Rate(TFR): India’s total fertility rate(TFR) has declined from 2.2 in 2015-16 to 2.0 in 2019-21. Note: The TFR is the average number of… Continue reading NFHS-5 data shows literacy and delivery of services, not religion, influences fertility
The grim forewarnings of a global study on birds
Source: This post is based on the article “The grim forewarnings of a global study on birds” published in The Hindu on 11th May 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment and Ecology Relevance: State of the World’s Birds report Context: The State of the World’s Birds, an annual review of environmental resources, has revealed that the… Continue reading The grim forewarnings of a global study on birds
We require dependable ways to recycle lithium batteries
Source: This post is based on the article “We require dependable ways to recycle lithium batteries” published in Livemint on 11th May 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Environment, Industrial policy and growth Relevance: Reuse and recycling of lithium batteries News: In March 2022, the Indian government announced four recipients for its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme… Continue reading We require dependable ways to recycle lithium batteries
A regulatory overload could weaken our cyber security
Source: This post is based on the article “A regulatory overload could weaken our cybersecurity” published in Livemint on 10th May 22. Syllabus: GS3 – Information Technology Relevance: Cybersecurity and related issues Context: Most countries have comprehensive rules setting out the various steps that companies must follow from the moment they learn of a breach.… Continue reading A regulatory overload could weaken our cyber security
The Problem on Our Plate
News: Commodity prices are increasing globally. Prices of grains, feed and meat, and edible oils, in particular, are surging. Russia and Ukraine together contributed roughly one-fourth (or 52 million metric tonnes [MMT]) of global wheat exports of 203 MMT in 2021-22. What can be done to control inflation? The main reason behind the upward cycle… Continue reading The Problem on Our Plate
Control inflation by acting on liquidity
News: Inflation has assumed a menacing proportion in almost all countries. Consumer price index (CPI) inflation in India stood (in March 2022) at 6.95%. It is expected to rise further in April. On the other hand, the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation had remained in double digits since April 2021. It is not the case… Continue reading Control inflation by acting on liquidity
Explained: Making sense of exchange rate
News: Indian rupee hit an all-time low exchange rate of 77.6 against the US dollar. Contents1 What is the exchange rate?2 How an exchange rate is determined?3 What are the factors determining the supply and demand of currency?4 What is RBI’s role in exchange rate determination? What is the exchange rate? The exchange rate tells… Continue reading Explained: Making sense of exchange rate
Equating states’ off-budget borrowings with their debt will clarify extent of indebtedness
News: This year, off-budget borrowings by the states will be equated with the states’ own debt. What are off-budget borrowings? Off-budget borrowings refer to loans taken by state govt. entities, special purpose vehicles, etc. These loans are serviced through the state government’s own budget, instead of revenues generated by the borrowing entity. As per the… Continue reading Equating states’ off-budget borrowings with their debt will clarify extent of indebtedness
This food regulator needs to step up to the plate
Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is expected to issue a draft regulation for labels on front of food packets that will inform consumers if a product is high in salt, sugar and fat. It is expected to propose a system under which stars will be assigned to a product. The… Continue reading This food regulator needs to step up to the plate
