{"id":77921,"date":"2021-01-22T17:13:32","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T11:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=77921"},"modified":"2021-01-23T12:05:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T06:35:02","slug":"factly-news-articles-for-upsc-prelims-jan-222021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/factly-news-articles-for-upsc-prelims-jan-222021\/","title":{"rendered":"Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | Jan 22,2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/global-risk-report-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Global Risk Report, 2021<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why in News?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Report findings are based on the <strong>Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS)<\/strong>. GRPS was undertaken by more than 650 members of leadership communities of WEF (World Economic Forum).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aim: <\/strong>To highlight the risks and consequences of widening inequalities and increasing societal fragmentation,\u00a0 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021 and over the next decade.<\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key Takeaways:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-77929 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TOP-RISK.png?resize=492%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"TOP RISK\" width=\"492\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TOP-RISK.png?w=492&amp;ssl=1 492w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TOP-RISK.png?resize=300%2C244&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/TOP-RISK.png?resize=150%2C122&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top Risk by Impact:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The risk posed by\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">infectious<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">diseases has been ranked as no. 1 on the list of risks, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">while in 2020\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">was listed at<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a010th place.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial, Arial_MSFontService, sans-serif\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Impact of Covid-19:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The immediate human and economic cost of COVID-19\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is huge.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> threatens to scale back years of progress on reducing global poverty and inequality<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It will also\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">damage social cohesion and global cooperation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Climate concerns:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite the impact of COVID-19, climate-related matters make up the bulk of this year&#8217;s risk list<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0report\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">describe<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these threats\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as an existential threat to humanity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Widening digital gaps:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digitalization which was accelerated by the pandemic is widening the digital gap between individuals and across countries<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hereby\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aggravating existing inequalities, polarization, and regulatory uncertainties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Intensifying pressures on businesses:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">usinesses under increasing pressures from inward-looking national agendas, greater market concentration, and popular scrutiny and volatility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recommendations:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the report, response to COVID-19 offers four governance opportunities to strengthen the overall resilience of countries, businesses, and the international community:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Formulating analytical frameworks\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that take a holistic and systems-based view of risk impacts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investing in high-profile risk champions\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to encourage national leadership and international cooperation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improving risk communications<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and combating misinformation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"12\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exploring new forms of public-private partnership<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on risk preparedness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/reports\/the-global-risks-report-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Article Source<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/co-win-platform-upgraded\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Co-WIN platform upgrade<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">d<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why in News?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced the\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">upgradation of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Co-WIN software<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to cater to more sessions per site and change in site location.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facts:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CoWIN<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0App:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">digitalised<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0platform by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">allows Indian citizens to apply for a Covid-19 vaccine shot and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> helps agencies\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">keep<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a track of Covid-19 vaccination\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">programmes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Modules:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Co-WIN app comes with five modules namely &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Administrator module:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The admins will be able to track the information provided by citizens of India.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They will also be responsible for creating sessions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By this app,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0respective vaccinators and managers will receive relevant notifications and alerts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on the relevant\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">information<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registration Module:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Citizens who are not frontline health workers can register for the vaccine via the &#8216;Registration Module&#8217;. Photo identity will be required for registration.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vaccination module<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: It will verify the beneficiary details and update vaccination status.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beneficiary Acknowledgement Module<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: It will send SMS to beneficiaries and also generate QR-based certificates after one gets vaccinated.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Report Module<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: It will prepare reports of how many vaccine sessions have been conducted, how many people have attended those, how many people have dropped out etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are the new features in the enhanced version?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The enhanced version allows planning and scheduling the sessions for the entire week and works for the enhanced safety of the beneficiaries. These new features are being enabled in the vaccinator module.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/co-win-software-enhanced-for-vaccine-roll-out\/article33628284.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"> <strong>Article Source<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/green-bonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">G<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">reen bonds\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why in News?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), the cost of issuing green bonds in India has generally remained higher\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">compared to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0other bonds<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0largely due to asymmetric information.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">About\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green Bonds:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">debt<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0instrument\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">just like any other normal bond,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">issued by an issuer for raising funds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong>only difference<\/strong> is that these instruments are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">designed specifically\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for funds\u00a0<\/span><strong>to support specific\u00a0projects benefitting<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong> the environment<\/strong>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green bonds typically come with <strong>tax incentives<\/strong> to enhance their attractiveness to investors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"7\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The<strong> World Bank<\/strong> issued the first official green bond in 2009.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green Bonds in India:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes Bank was the first Indian Bank to issue Green Infrastructure Bonds (GIBs) in India in 2015.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SEBI has allocated the following eight categories with the tag of green projects: <\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a) renewable energy b) clean transportation c) sustainable water management d) climate change e) energy efficiency f) sustainable waste management and g) land use and h) biodiversity conservation. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Issues with Green Bond in India:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Green bonds constituted only 0.7% of all the bonds issued in India since 2018.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As of March 2020, Bank lending to renewable energy constituted 7.9% of outstanding bank credit to the power sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The average coupon rate for green bonds in India with maturities between 5 to 10 years ha<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0generally remained higher than the corporate and government bonds with similar tenure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Suggestions:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"8\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Better information management system in India may help in reducing maturity mismatches, borrowing costs and lead to efficient resource allocation in Green Bonds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/world\/oil-spill-taints-kremlin-plan-to-sell-4-billion-of-green-bonds-6459838\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><strong>Article Source<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/joint-military-exercise-kavach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Joint Military Exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kavach<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why in News?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A large scale Joint Military exercise &#8211; Exercise\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kavach<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0will be conducted in the coming week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facts:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kavach<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is a Joint Military exercise involving assets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Indian Coast Guard.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Conducted under:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The exercise will be conducted under the aegis of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, the only Joint Forces Command of the country.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aim:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"Arial\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To fine-tune joint war-fighting capabilities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for enhancing operational synergy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To execute multi-domain, high-intensity offensive and defensive\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">maneuvers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"13\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The exercise involves\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">synergized<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0application of maritime surveillance assets, coordinated air and maritime strikes, air\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">defense<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, submarine and landing operations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.newsonair.com\/News?title=Large-scale-Joint-Military-exercise-%E2%80%93-%E2%80%98Exercise-Kavach%E2%80%99-to-be-conducted-in-coming-week&amp;id=408384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><strong>Article Source<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/pardoning-powers-of-governor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pardoning Powers of Governor<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why in News?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tamil Nadu Governor will make a decision on a plea for the release of a prisoner<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">prisoner<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is undergoing life imprisonment for the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facts:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pardoning Powers of Governor:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Article 161:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It provides that the Governor shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. But the person should be<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0convicted of any\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">offense<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0against any law\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which is under the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">executive power of the State.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exceptions:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Governor cannot pardon the death sentence (President has the power to do so)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"15\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Governor cannot grant pardon, reprieve, respite, suspension, remission, or commutation in respect to punishment or sentence by a court-martial. However, the President can do so.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Different Pardoning\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Powers of Governor:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pardon:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It removes both the sentence and the conviction and completely absolves the convict from all sentences, punishments, and disqualifications.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Commutation:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It denotes the substitution of one form of punishment for a lighter form. For example, a death sentence may be commuted to rigorous imprisonment which in turn may be commuted into simple imprisonment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Remission:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It implies reducing the period of a sentence without changing its character. For example, a sentence of rigorous imprisonment for two years may be remitted to rigorous imprisonment for one year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Respite:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It denotes awarding a lesser sentence in place of one originally awarded due to some special facts such as the physical disability of a convict or the pregnancy of a woman offender.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reprieve:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It implies a stay of the execution of a sentence (especially that of death) for a temporary period. Its purpose is to enable the convict to have time to seek pardon or commutation from the President.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Difference Between Pardoning Powers of President and Governor\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-77930\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=750%2C305&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pardoning Powers of President and Governor \" width=\"750\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?w=1331&amp;ssl=1 1331w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=1024%2C416&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=150%2C61&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=768%2C312&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Pardoning-Powers-of-President-and-Governor.jpg?resize=1200%2C488&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><strong>Source: LAXMIKANTH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/national\/rajiv-gandhi-assassination-case-tamil-nadu-governor-will-decide-on-perarivalan-plea-in-3-4-days\/article33625615.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><strong>Article Source<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-awas-yojana-urban\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban)<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why in News?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to Government data, a total of 1.1 crore houses has been approved under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), of which more than 70 lakh houses are under various stages of construction and more than 41 lakh houses have been completed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(Urban): <\/strong>It was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban affairs in 2015.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aim: <\/strong>To provide Central assistance through States\/Union Territories (UTs) for providing houses to all eligible families\/beneficiaries by 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Verticals: <\/strong>The mission seeks to address the housing requirement of the urban poor including slum dwellers through program verticals :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Slum rehabilitation of Slum Dwellers with participation of private developers using land as a resource<\/li>\n<li>Promotion of Affordable Housing for weaker section through credit linked subsidy<\/li>\n<li>Affordable Housing in Partnership with Public &amp; Private sector<\/li>\n<li>Subsidy for beneficiary-led individual house construction\/enhancement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Features of the Scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Beneficiaries of the scheme include Economically weaker sections (EWS), low-income groups(LIGs), and Middle Income Groups(MIGs).<\/li>\n<li>The Mission is being implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) except for the component of credit linked subsidy which will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme.<\/li>\n<li>The houses constructed with central assistance under the mission should be in the name of the female head of the household or in the joint name of the male head of the household and his wife and only in cases when there is no adult female member in the family, the dwelling unit\/house can be in the name of a male member of the household.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1690709\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><strong>Article Source<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"note1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/dragon-fruit-to-be-renamed-as-kamalam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dragon fruit to be renamed as \u2018kamalam\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why in News?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gujarat government has applied for a patent to change the nomenclature of dragon fruit to &#8216;Kamalam&#8217;.The word \u2018Kamalam\u2019 is a Sanskrit word and the shape of the dragon fruit resembles the lotus flower.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dragon Fruit: <\/strong>It is the fruit of a species of wild cactus indigenous to South and Central America, where it is called pitaya or pitahaya.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Largest Producer: <\/strong>The world\u2019s largest producer and exporter of dragon fruit is, Vietnam. The Vietnamese call it \u201cthanh long\u201d which translates to \u201cdragon\u2019s eyes\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benefits of Dragon Fruit: <\/strong>Dragon fruit is considered to be one of the tropical superfoods due to its nutrient richness. It is rich in nutrients and low in calories.It is believed to help in the control of chronic illnesses, improves the health of the alimentary canal, and boosting the body\u2019s immunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dragon Fruit in India:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Being a cactus family it requires long days for flowering. Dragon fruit cultivation is well suited in the agro-climatic regions of Southern, Western, and North-Eastern India that are dry, and frost-free.<\/li>\n<li>It was brought to India in the 1990s and is grown in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/gujarat-to-patent-dragon-fruit-as-kamalam\/articleshow\/80376965.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\"><strong>Article Source<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global Risk Report, 2021 Why in News? The World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the 16th edition of the Global Risk Report, 2021. Report findings are based on the Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS). GRPS was undertaken by more than 650 members of leadership communities of WEF (World Economic Forum). 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