Context The Panama Canal, a critical artery for global trade, is increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. As one of the most significant engineering feats of the 20th century, the canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, facilitating Read More …
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The Sparkling Diamond Industry of India
Context Diamond sectors in India is facing mass scale job losses, pay reduction and uncertainty about work, which employs around seven lakh workers in thousands of factories in cutting and polishing rough diamonds and exporting them in multiple countries. About Read More …
Ballast water Management in India
Context Recently the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department (WRD) observed that Kamarajar Port is the main reason for the spread of the invasive species by not regulating the ballast water from ships. About Tamil Nadu’s Water Resources Department (WRD) is Read More …
Convention on Cybercrime
Context The member states of the United Nations have finalized a new international convention against cybercrime. About The draft conference is anticipated to be followed by the General Assembly later this year, for that reason turning into the first international Read More …
Retail inflation drops to 3.5% in July, hitting a near 5-year low
Context In a significant economic development, India’s retail inflation for July 2024 has dropped to 3.54%, marking the lowest level in nearly five years. This decline is a welcome relief for consumers and policymakers alike, as it falls below the Read More …
Govt to introduce Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill in LS
Context The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 was introduced in Lok Sabha seeking to increase the option for nominees per bank account to four, from existing one, among others. About The creation of Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 follows the Read More …
India’s Energy Security: Coal Sector
Context India’s coal import rose by 5.7 percent to 75.26 million tonnes (MT) in the first quarter of the current fiscal compared to in the same period of the previous fiscal. About Coal Reserves: India has significant coal reserves, and it’s Read More …
Coloured Cotton Cultivation in India
Context According to the Cotton Association of India, India’s cotton cultivation has declined and will be down by 10% to 12% this season compared with the last one. About It is because of the falling crop yields per hectare. The Read More …
Govt approves Rs 1,766-crore ‘Clean Plant Programme’ to boost horticulture sector
Context Recently the Cabinet approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) with a budget of Rs 1,766 crore. About It is part of the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH). It was announced in the Budget Speech through the Finance Minister Read More …
Reaffirming the need for an Indian refugee policy
Context As India has decided to allow Hasina to remain in the country till she gets asylum in the UK, this decision brings to light the broader issue of India’s approach to refugees. There has been little to no clarity Read More …