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Panel on MSP, Natural Farming setup
Source: The post is based on the article “Panel on MSP, Natural Farming setup” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has constituted a committee to look into the issues of minimum support price(MSP), Natural Farming and Crop diversification. About the Committee on MSP, Natural Farming… Continue reading Panel on MSP, Natural Farming setup
Zombies of the West
Source: The post is based on an article “Zombies of the West” published in The Times of India on 19th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Issues and Challenges in the growth and development of Indian Economy Relevance: Productivity; Zombie Economy News: In late 2020, due to pandemic, people adopted digital technology at an accelerating pace. It… Continue reading Zombies of the West
Yield inversion, soft-landing and reverse currency wars: A glossary for the troubled global economy
Source: The post is based on the article “Yield inversion, soft-landing and reverse currency wars: A glossary for the troubled global economy” published in Indian Express on 18th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Yield Curve?3 Different Types of Yield Curves4 Why does the inversion of the Yield Curve happen?5 What… Continue reading Yield inversion, soft-landing and reverse currency wars: A glossary for the troubled global economy
Explained: Is there a crisis in rice?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Is there a crisis in rice?” published in Indian Express on 18th July 2022. What is the News? The overall crop coverage has risen since last year. But the rice coverage was 17.4% down from last year. However, adequate stocks and cultivation of rice over a… Continue reading Explained: Is there a crisis in rice?
Three million children in India missed DPT dose in 2020 because of pandemic: Unicef
Source: The post is based on the article “Three million children in India missed DPT dose in 2020 because of pandemic: Unicef” published in Indian Express on 18th July 2022. What is the News? According to WHO and UNICEF report, the world recorded the largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years. What… Continue reading Three million children in India missed DPT dose in 2020 because of pandemic: Unicef
Govt formulates NAMASTE scheme for cleaning of sewers, septic tank:MoS for Housing and Urban Affairs in Rajya Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt formulates NAMASTE scheme for cleaning of sewers, septic tank:MoS for Housing and Urban Affairs in Rajya Sabha” published in AIR on 18th July 2022. What is the News? The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs has said that the Government has formulated a NAMASTE… Continue reading Govt formulates NAMASTE scheme for cleaning of sewers, septic tank:MoS for Housing and Urban Affairs in Rajya Sabha
Only 50% farmers benefited from farm loan waivers, finds study
Source: The post is based on the article “Only 50% farmers benefited from farm loan waivers, finds study” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2022. What is the News? State Bank of India’s researchers have conducted a study on the Farm Loan Waivers Scheme announced by different states. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Only 50% farmers benefited from farm loan waivers, finds study
State Finances: Trends and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is the current status of State Finances?3 What are the reasons for the fiscal deterioration in these States?4 What are the risks highlighted by RBI to State Government Finances?5 What are the implications of the poor state of State Finances?6 What steps have already been taken for improving… Continue reading State Finances: Trends and Concerns – Explained, pointwise
Unsayable in the House – On issue of unparliamentary words
Source: The post is based on an article “Unsayable in the house” published in the Indian Express on 19th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures—Structure, Functioning, Conduct of Business, Powers & Privileges and Issues Arising out of these. Relevance: Parliamentary Discussion News: Recently, there has been controversy surrounding the release of a… Continue reading Unsayable in the House – On issue of unparliamentary words
