Source– This post on “Girl Empowerment Mission” is based on the article “NTPC launched a new edition of Girl Empowerment Mission” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, NTPC launched a new edition of the Girl Empowerment Mission. About Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 1. It is the flagship Corporate Social… Continue reading Girl Empowerment Mission
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IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum
Source– This post on IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum is based on the article “Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) to organise Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the IPEF organized a Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore. About IPEF Clean Economy Investor… Continue reading IPEF’s Clean Economy Investor Forum
EU-India start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries
Source– This post on “EU-India start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries” is based on the article “EU-India join forces to promote start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries under Trade and Technology Council” published in “PIB” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the European Union (EU) and India launched an Expression… Continue reading EU-India start-up collaboration on Recycling of E-Vehicles Batteries
SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters
Source– This post on SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters is based on the article “Candidates have a right to privacy from voters, rules SC” published in “The Hindu” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that electoral candidates have a right to privacy, asserting that they… Continue reading SC ruling on candidate’s right to privacy from voters
Botswana threatening to send 20,000 elephants to Germany
Source– This post on Botswana threatening to send 20,000 elephants to Germany is based on the article “Why Botswana threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany. The statement came after Germany… Continue reading Botswana threatening to send 20,000 elephants to Germany
Peace Clause at WTO
Source-This post on Peace Clause at WTO has been created based on the article “Fifth time in a row: India invokes the peace clause for rice in WTO” published in “Business Standard” on 8 April 2024. Why in the news? India has invoked the peace clause at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for the fifth… Continue reading Peace Clause at WTO
Oceanic Niño Index
Source-This post on Oceanic Niño Index has been created based on the article ” Two reasons why food inflation may soften in the months ahead” published in “The Indian Express” on 9 April 2024. Why in the news? The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that there is a 83% chance that… Continue reading Oceanic Niño Index
Funding Winter
Source– This post on Funding Winter has been created based on the article “Bets from big global VC firms fall 80% in India in 2023 amid funding winter” published in “The Business Standards” on 9 April 2024. Why in the news? Investments from large foreign investors in Indian startups has declined by 80% in 2023.… Continue reading Funding Winter
Electronic Trading Platforms (ETP)
Source– This post on Electronic Trading Platforms (ETP) is based on the article “Unauthorised FX platforms: Need enhanced vigilance by banks” published in “The Hindu” on 9th April 2024. Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor has raised concerns over unauthorised Electronic Trading Platforms (such as forex trading platforms) and has asked… Continue reading Electronic Trading Platforms (ETP)
Glycaemic index (GI)
Source– This post on Glycaemic index is based on the article “Strong link between high glycaemic index diet and diabetes, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 9th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently a study has found that consuming low glycaemic index diets might prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. About Glycemic… Continue reading Glycaemic index (GI)
