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Future Tech 2021

In News  Recently, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Electronics & IT attended the inaugural session of the International Conference and Exhibition on Digital technologies – “Future Tech 2021”. About Future Tech 2021 It is organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).  The event is scheduled from 19 – 27 October 2021.  […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

GMO Rice from India Withdrawn in EU

In News Recently, candy giant Mars Wrigley carried out a mass recall of several batches of its Crispy M&Ms across Europe. It was due to the use of Genetically Modified rice flour that allegedly originated in India, according to the European Commission’s rapid alert system. India’s Response The Commerce Ministry pointed out that GM rice […]

Rising Cyberattacks from China

In News  The rising cyberattacks from China on critical installations was discussed at the National Security Strategies Conference chaired by the Union Home Minister. Reasons for increasing Cyber Attacks in India Adverse relations with China: China is considered one of the world leaders in information technology. Therefore, it is expected to have capabilities to disable […]

NITI Aayog Launches Geospatial Energy Map of India

In News NITI Aayog in collaboration with ISRO has developed a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) Energy Map of India. The development was also supported by the Energy Ministries of the Government of India. What is the Geospatial Energy Map of India? The map attempts to identify and locate all primary and secondary sources of […]

Anticipatory Bail

In News Recently, the Supreme Court has held that a superior court can set aside an anticipatory bail order if there is enough material to suggest that factors like the gravity of the offence and the role of the accused in the crime were not considered by the lower court. What are Bails? Bail is […]

COP26 Climate Conference and its Importance

In Context The UK is going to host the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference from October 31 to November 12. The year 2021 marks the 26th Conference of Parties and will be held in the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow. Formation of COP About: The Conference of Parties comes under the United Nations Climate […]