Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News? 2 About RBI Retail Direct Scheme: 3 What are Government Securities(G-secs)? 4 What are NDS(Negotiated Dealing System)? What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced the launch of the RBI Retail Direct scheme. About RBI Retail Direct Scheme: RBI Retail Direct Scheme is a one-stop solution to facilitate investment in… Continue reading G-secs: RBI unveils Retail Direct Scheme
Lightning strikes in India: impacts and management – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Global studies regarding Lightning3 Lightning in India4 What is lightning?5 How does lightning strike?6 Losses due to lightning7 Government safety guidelines to reduce lightning impact8 Suggestions Introduction Climate change may be sparking more lightning across the world, and there is an increasing scientific evidence pointing to the trend. According to a pre-print accepted… Continue reading Lightning strikes in India: impacts and management – Explained, pointwise
Success of India’s dairy sector is not just thanks to private players
Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the reasons behind the success of the cooperative model of the dairy sector Synopsis: Micro-level production, processing and marketing, and change in perception played a critical role in increasing milk production. Contents1 Background2 The first pillar of Success: How it happened3 The second Pillar of Success:4 The third… Continue reading Success of India’s dairy sector is not just thanks to private players
The power of scrutiny
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This judgment clears an important issue related to the power of the state’s legislative assembly. Synopsis: The recent verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) has enabled Delhi’s legislative assembly to scrutinise social media companies. This has opened the gates for scrutiny of social media platforms by other States as well. Contents1… Continue reading The power of scrutiny
Family mis-planning
Source: Indian Express Relevance: It is a critical analysis of the UP’s new proposed population law. Synopsis: UP’s new population policy and draft law try to use punishment as a tool to control fertility levels. However, evidence shows that focusing on education and empowerment of women can yield better results, as seen in southern states.… Continue reading Family mis-planning
What is the ‘right to repair’ movement?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: How the right to repair movement will be beneficial for consumer protection. Synopsis: In recent years, countries around the world have been attempting to pass effective ‘right to repair’ laws. But the movement has faced tremendous resistance from tech giants such as Apple and Microsoft over the years. Background: The… Continue reading What is the ‘right to repair’ movement?
[Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2021 – 2nd week
Hello, everyone. We are posting a Compilation of the 10 pm current affairs quiz – July 2021 – Second week Click on the following link to download 10pm Compilation for the month of July 2021 – Second Week The 10 PM Daily Current Affairs Quiz is focused on the current affairs part of UPSC Prelims. The daily current… Continue reading [Download] 10 PM Weekly Compilation – July, 2021 – 2nd week
Govt may issue guidelines for ‘flex-fuel’ vehicles by October
Source: Business Standards Relevance: Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) can increase fuel efficiency and decrease pollution. This concept can be used in answer writing of both topics. Synopsis: Some challenges should be addressed before the adoption of flexible fuel vehicles. Background: The government is considering the use of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) to ensure increased use… Continue reading Govt may issue guidelines for ‘flex-fuel’ vehicles by October
Regional powers and the Afghanistan question
Source: Indian Express Relevance: This article explains the implications of US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Synopsis: Regional powers now have the burden of managing the military vacuum created by the US retreat in Afghanistan. Introduction: The two developments have moved Afghanistan into the court of regional powers. These are: The speedy withdrawal of US troops from… Continue reading Regional powers and the Afghanistan question
Dispelling myths about capital dumping would serve India well
Source: Live Mint Relevance: This article highlights the importance of big e-commerce companies for Indian economy. Synopsis: Proponents of ‘capital dumping’ conveniently ignore the role that e-commerce plays in economic growth. Background Currently, foreign e-commerce marketplaces are allegedly indulging in ‘capital dumping’. Such allegations are leveled by some interest groups. However, the allegation will be detrimental… Continue reading Dispelling myths about capital dumping would serve India well
