What is the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code? #GS-03 Economy For Prelims: What is insolvency? Insolvency is when a situation arises where individuals or companies are unable to repay their outstanding debt. What is Bankruptcy: Bankruptcy is a situation whereby a court of competent jurisdiction has […]
With the rupee under pressure, what next #GS-03 Economy For Prelims: About Depreciation: Currency depreciation is a fall in the value of a currency in a floating exchange rate system. In simple terms rupee depreciation means that the rupee has become less valuable with respect […]
Reserve Bank raises rates by 50 bps, brings down growth outlook to 7% #GS-03 Economy, Monetary Policy For Prelims About Monetary Policy Committee. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is created to set the policy interest rates as a part of its monetary policy. It is […]
A push for the semiconductor industry #GS-03 Economy Science and Technology For Prelims: What are Semiconductors? A semiconductor material has an electrical conductivity value falling between that of a conductor, such as iron, copper etc, and an insulator, such as rubber, ceramics etc. They are […]
The consequences of declining fertility are many #GS-03 Economy For Mains What is the current rate of population increase: According to the World Population Prospects 2022 the average number of children per woman in the reproductive age group has declined by 50%, from an average […]
An improved Bill, but still contentious #GS-03 Economy For Mains The Current situation of Indian Ports India has 12 major ports and 212 non-major ports. Most of the non-major ports are small fishing harbours and only a few of them cater to international shipping. Major […]
The fall in natural rubber prices in India #GS-03 Agriculture For Prelims About the Rubber Tree: Scientific Name: Hevea brasiliensis Hevea brasiliensis is a tall deciduous tree capable of growing to a height of up to 43 m. The milky latex extracted from the wood […]
‘SPARK’ Program Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) has been created by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to support the research efforts of Ayurveda (BAMS) students studying in recognised Ayurveda colleges. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for […]
Paddy cultivation sees decline For Prelims About Rice Rice is a Kharif Crop sown during June-July and harvested during September-October. It is believed that the indica variety of rice was first domesticated in the area covering the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas (i.e. north-eastern […]
