[ad_1] Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate. OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework tax deal: Context: India has joined the G20–OECD inclusive framework deal that seeks to reform international tax rules and ensure that multinational enterprises pay their fair share wherever they operate. 130 countries and jurisdictions, representing more than 90% of global GDP, … Read more
[ad_1] Archives (PRELIMS + MAINS FOCUS) Financial Stability Report for July 2021 released by RBI Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Economy In news RBI has recently released the Financial Stability Report, July 2021. It is a bi-annual report that reflects risks to financial stability and the resilience of financial system. Key highlights … Read more
[ad_1] Topics Covered: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices. Crop Insurance Week: Context: Government has launched the Crop Insurance Awareness Campaign for Fasal Bima Yojana during the Crop Insurance Week (being observed from July 1 to 7). Performance of PMFBY: Till date, the scheme has insured over 29.16 … Read more
[ad_1] Six Years of Digital India Programme Part of: GS Prelims and GS -II – Policies and interventions In news Recently, the Indian Prime Minister of India addressed a virtual event to mark the completion of six years of Digital India programme. About Digital India Programme It was launched in 2015. The programme has been … Read more
[ad_1] Zydus Cadila seeks emergency use authorisation (EUA) for ZyCov-D vaccine Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health and GS-III – Biotechnology In news About ZyCov-D It is a “plasmid DNA” vaccine. It is a vaccine that uses a genetically engineered, non-replicating version of a type of DNA molecule known as a ‘plasmid’. A … Read more
[ad_1] LEAF Coalition announced Part of: GS Prelims and GS -III – Conservation In news LEAF (Lowering Emissions by Accelerating Forest Finance) Coalition was announced at the Leaders Summit on Climate, 2021. It will be one of the largest ever public-private efforts to protect tropical forests It intends to mobilize at least USD 1 billion … Read more
[ad_1] InstaLinks help you think beyond the issue but relevant to the issue from UPSC prelims and Mains exam point of view. These linkages provided in this ‘hint’ format help you frame possible questions in your mind that might arise(or an examiner might imagine) from each current event. InstaLinks also connect every issue to … Read more
[ad_1] Historic heat wave in Canada caused due to Heat Dome Part of: GS Prelims and GS I – Geography In news Recently, the Pacific Northwest and some parts of Canada recorded temperatures around 47 degrees, causing a “historic” heat wave. This is a result of a phenomenon referred to as a “heat dome”. The … Read more
[ad_1] ECONOMY/ GOVERNANCE Topic: GS-3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. GS-2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Insolvency & Bankruptcy: Issues & Way forward About Insolvency & Bankruptcy Insolvency is the situation where the … Read more
[ad_1] Introduction: India has urged for permanent & comprehensive ceasefire in Afghanistan. External Affairs Minister has said that durable peace requires peace within & around Afghanistan. India also asserted on the need for zero tolerance for terrorism. Background: In the 1990s and 2000s, India was steadfastly opposed to any dealings with the Taliban. But … Read more
