Context: India and Indonesia have announced the launch of the “India – Indonesia Economic and Financial Dialogue”. The platform unveiled during the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meeting, seeks to strengthen cooperation between the two nations and foster a Read More …
Month: July 2023
Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023
Context As per the Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023, the number of states with less than 10 per cent people living in multidimensional poverty doubled in the five years between 2016 and 2021. About the Report: Released by: NITI Aayog Title of the Report: ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Read More …
INDIA-UK FTA
Context: India and the UK are currently in negotiations to address contentious issues in the ongoing talks for the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Key Points: The India-UK FTA is regarded as the most extensive trade deal undertaken by India. The Read More …
Cloud Storage
Context: A 2023 survey by Thales Cloud Security revealed that in India, 68% of businesses consider more than 40% of their cloud-stored data as sensitive. Additionally, 35% of Indian organizations reported data breaches in the cloud environment last year. About Cloud Storage: Cloud storage is a method of storing Read More …
Asset Monetization
Context: Union Power Ministry aims to raise around ₹15,000 crore through asset monetization in FY24. The Indian Government has monetised assets worth ₹1.32 trillion in FY23, against a target of ₹1.62 trillion, while it has set a target of ₹1.79-trillion for FY 2023-24. About Asset Read More …
Political representation of STs can lead to improved forest cover: Study
Context According to new research, increasing the formal political representation of Scheduled Tribes (ST) enhances the average tree canopy and reduced the rate of deforestation. Key findings of the Study: The Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas Act (PESA) and other rules that recognise the Scheduled Areas where STs Read More …
Cheetah Mortalities in KUNO
Context: Of the 20 translocated Cheetahs from South Africa and Namibia, five mortalities of adult individuals have been reported from Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, till date. Key Points: As per the preliminary analysis by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the apex body Read More …
Global Gibbon Network (GGN)
Context: Recently, the first meeting of the Global Gibbon Network (GGN) was held in Haikou, China which discussed the conservation status of India’s only ape. About Hoolock Gibbon: Gibbons are the smallest and fastest of all apes. The hoolock gibbon is Read More …
Effect of Moon on Human Evolution
Context With the recent launch of Chandrayaan-3 Mission of India, it holds significance as Moon has remained important to determine the geology of the Earth and for evolution of life itself. Moon is responsible for Earth’s current length of the day, stable seasons and tides. Read More …
SC recognised ‘Right to silence’
Context Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) mentioned that, all accused have a ‘Right to silence’ and investigators cannot force them to speak up or admit guilt as emphasising that the Constitution accords every person a right against self-incrimination. About the Verdict: The Right to silence emanates Read More …