News: Recent steps to curb inflation in India, U.S.A., and U.K show that lowering inflation has economic costs, which are measured using the sacrifice ratio. About Sacrifice Ratio The sacrifice ratio is an economic ratio that measures the effect of rising and falling inflation on a country’s total production and output. It reflects the trade-off between price stability and economic… Continue reading Sacrifice Ratio
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Virli Khandar Excavation
News: Recent excavation at a megalithic site in Virli Khandar has revealed distinctive burial architecture, rare artefacts and unusual pottery arrangements in Vidarbha. About Virli Khandar Excavation It is an ongoing excavation at a megalithic burial site in Virli Khandar that is revealing important details about ancient funerary practices and cultural patterns. Location: The site… Continue reading Virli Khandar Excavation
Operation Global-Hunt
News: Recently, the NCB secured the return of Mohammad Salim Dola, an alleged international drug trafficker and a close associate of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim, from Turkey, who was the first target under Operation Global-Hunt. About Operation Global-Hunt Operation Global-Hunt is a mission launched to dismantle 100 drug networks run by India’s fugitives abroad, including… Continue reading Operation Global-Hunt
Swamp Deer
News: A study reports that translocated hard-ground swamp deer from Kanha to Satpura are increasing and breeding successfully, reducing extinction risk. About Swamp Deer Swamp deer, also called barasingha, is a deer species found in the Indian subcontinent. Subspecies: There are three subspecies of swamp deer found in the Indian subcontinent, which show regional distribution… Continue reading Swamp Deer
Exercise ‘Pragati’
News: The Indian Army announced hosting 11 friendly countries for the inaugural multilateral Exercise ‘Pragati’ at Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise ‘Pragati’ Pragati (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region) is a multilateral military exercise aimed at cooperation and capability building among regional armies. Hosted by: It is hosted by… Continue reading Exercise ‘Pragati’
Bering Strait and Diomede Islands
News: New research from Utrecht University suggests that building a dam across the Bering Strait could potentially help stabilise the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). About Bering Strait Location: The Bering Strait is the northernmost part of the Pacific Ocean. It is the only ocean gateway between the Pacific and the Arctic Ocean. Connecting: It… Continue reading Bering Strait and Diomede Islands
Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET)
News: The Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET) was launched on April 24, 2026 in Colombia to accelerate fossil fuel phase-out. About Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET) It is a global science-based panel that provides policy-relevant advice to accelerate transition away from fossil fuels. Launched: It was launched on April… Continue reading Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET)
RBI’s New Norms for Recognizing Bad Loans
News: The Reserve Bank of India issued 14 final directions on April 27 introducing new norms for recognising bad loans in banks. About RBI’s New Norms for Recognizing Bad Loans Main change: The new RBI norms shift banks from the incurred loss model, which is based on past losses. Banks will now follow a forward-looking… Continue reading RBI’s New Norms for Recognizing Bad Loans
Right to Safe Travel
News: The Supreme Court highlighted the Right to Safe Travel while issuing a 13-point directive after two road accidents in November 2025 caused 34 deaths. About Right to Safe Travel Right to Safe Travel means that commuters should be able to use roads without facing avoidable dangers caused by unsafe conditions or poor management. Constitutional… Continue reading Right to Safe Travel
Luzon Island
News: China’s military recently conducted military drills, including live-fire exercises in waters east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island. About Luzon Island It is located in the northern part of the Philippines. It is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Boundary: The island is bordered by the Philippine Sea to the east, the… Continue reading Luzon Island
