Source: TOI Syllabus: GS1 – Geophysical Phenomenon, GS3 – Environment, Relevance: Important geographical phenomenon impacting temperature and climate of a region, the impact of urbanization on the environment Contents1 Introduction2 Key findings3 What is an urban heat island?4 The major cause behind UHI5 Other factors behind UHI6 Impact of UHI7 Possible solutions to Urban Heat… Continue reading Urban heat island – causes, impact and solutions: Explained, Pointwise
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‘GNPA ratio may rise up to 11.2% in FY22’
Sources: The Hindu, The Business Standard (Article 1, Article 2) Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: The problem of NPA is still impacting the Indian economy and the recent Financial Stability Report also highlights it. About the news: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently… Continue reading ‘GNPA ratio may rise up to 11.2% in FY22’
Economic reforms in 1991 – Explained, pointwise
Source: The Hindu and The Business Standard Syllabus: GS 3 – Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. Relevance: Economic reforms of 1991 revolutionized the Indian economy. It is important to analyze their success and failures. Contents1 Introduction2 Condition of Indian economy prior to economic reforms… Continue reading Economic reforms in 1991 – Explained, pointwise
Analysis of government relief package- Explained, pointwise
Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources Contents1 Introduction2 What was the need for a relief package?3 Major highlights of recent relief package4 Other Government steps to boost economic growth5 Challenges with the recent government relief package6 Suggestions to improve relief package Introduction The Indian economy has fallen behind by several… Continue reading Analysis of government relief package- Explained, pointwise
E-commerce norms on global lines: Government
Relevance: Synopsis: The EU and countries like the US, Australia, Japan and Singapore, have strict e-commerce regulations. The proposed Draft e-commerce rules are aimed at fulfilling the evolving global architecture. How are the e-commerce companies governed globally? The European Union: In December 2020, the European Commission proposed a digital regulation package consisting of the Digital Services Act… Continue reading E-commerce norms on global lines: Government
Threats Posed by UAVs – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 2 Introduction: 3 Past UAVs threats: 4 What are UAVs? 5 Threats of using UAVs in attacks: 6 Ethical concerns of using UAVs to attacks: 7 Government guidelines to counter rogue UAVs: 8 Conclusion: Introduction: Over the past two years, drones or UAVs have been deployed regularly by Pakistan-based outfits to smuggle arms, ammunition, conducting aerial surveillance, and drugs into Indian… Continue reading Threats Posed by UAVs – Explained, Pointwise
Lesson from China on bad banks
Relevance: There is a debate going on in India to open bad bank for solving the NPA problem with banks. Synopsis – To address stressed assets [nonperforming loans (NPLs), a bad bank must have a fixed term and a narrow mandate with clear aims. What are bad banks? A ‘bad bank’ is designated financial institutions that purchase and resolve nonperforming assets (NPAs) from banks and help… Continue reading Lesson from China on bad banks
Rural economy is the key to revival of Indian economy
Relevance: Decline in the GDP due to COVID, the role of agriculture and rural employment generation in the revival process Synopsis: The rural economy continues to remain crucial for any strategy of economic revival. State of economy: As per the National Statistical Office (NSO) the Indian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) declined by 7.3%. This was partly a result of a slowdown in economic activity since 2016-17 and partly… Continue reading Rural economy is the key to revival of Indian economy
Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Synopsis: The new master plan of Delhi 2041 would provide ownership rights to residents of at least 71 unauthorized colonies located along the Yamuna flood plain. Background: The new master plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041 is put in the public domain for suggestions and amendments. Under this, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has proposed to delineate Zone O, which encompasses… Continue reading Ownership rights to unauthorised colonies located on Yamuna Flood Plain
Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
Synopsis: Around Eight captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in the Manas National Park of Assam. About Pygmy Hog: Pygmy Hog is the smallest member of the pig family. It is native to alluvial grasslands in the foothills of the Himalayas at elevations of up to 300 m. Habitat: The only known population of Pygmy Hog lives in Assam, India, and possibly southern Bhutan. Features: The pygmy hog is one… Continue reading Rare pygmy hogs released in Assam’s Manas National Park
