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Global Food Security Index 2021

In News  Recently, the Global Food Security index 2021 was released by Economist Impact and Corteva Agriscience. It is the tenth edition of the index. About Global Food Security Index (GFSI) It considers the issues of food affordability, availability, quality and safety, and natural resources and resilience across a set of 113 countries.  The index […]

Bhaskarabda Calendar

In News The Bhaskarabda calendar will be added to the Saka and Gregorian in the official calendar of the Assam government. About Bhaskarabda is an era counted from the date of the ascension of Bhaskar Varman,  7th-century local ruler of Kamrup and contemporary of Harshavardhana. It is a lunisolar calendar. Bhaskarabda began when Bhaskaravarman was […]

Shortage of DAP Fertilizer in India

In News Farmers from some of the biggest agricultural states (Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana & Karnataka) are facing a severe shortage of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) & muriate of potash (MOP) fertilizers. Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) Fertilizers After urea, Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser is the most widely used one in the country. It contains both Nitrogen and Phosphorus […]

Election of Deputy Speaker

In Context Hardoi MLA Nitin Agrawal has been elected Deputy Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, which has barely five months left in its tenure. About  The developments raise several questions and refocus attention on the 17th Lok Sabha which remains without a Deputy Speaker for more than two years. A petition before the Delhi […]

Seer Water Supply Scheme

In News  Recently, the Union commerce and industry minister inaugurated a 250mm seer water supply scheme in Kashmir. Major Inaugurations  He inaugurated the tourist hut of Pahalgam Development Authority at Golf Course Pahalgam. He also inaugurated the Forest Departments Deodar sapling plantation drive being conducted under the banner of Green JK Drive.  A total of […]

Kushinagar International Airport

In Context  Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport.  About The Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh is the latest entrant in India’s list of international Airports.  The airport is expected to provide seamless connectivity to people from Southeast and East Asian countries for Buddhist Pilgrimage Tourism. Kushinagar is the centre of […]

Gross NPAs of Banks

In News A report by Crisil Ratings stated that gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks are expected to rise to 8-9% this fiscal from 7.5% as on March 31. Key Findings NPA of Banks: Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks are expected to increase to 8-9 per cent in the current financial year. But gross […]

High International Fuel Prices & Its Impacts

Context As the global recovery gains strength, the price of crude oil is nearing its highest level since 2018. The price of natural gas and coal are hitting record highs amid an intensifying energy shortage. Major Reasons for Rising  Fuel Prices Increase in global demand: The price of Brent crude breached the $85 per barrel […]

Nebra Sky Disc

Context  The British Museum in London will display an ancient object called the Nebra Sky Disc. It will be showcased as part of an exhibition on Stonehenge, which will open in February 2022. What is the Nebra Sky Disc? The Nebra Sky Disc is widely believed to be 3,600 years old, dating from the Bronze […]

World Gold Council

In News A report released by the World Gold Council (WGC) has identified inflation as the strongest factor influencing gold demand in India in the short term. However, in the long term, income rather than inflation becomes the key driver of demand for gold.  Gold & Economy Linkage Gold was used as the world reserve […]