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Stabilisation Fund

In Context  India is planning a stabilisation fund to keep prices of credits in its planned carbon market above a certain threshold, ensuring that they remain attractive for investors and that the market succeeds in cutting emissions. About Stabilisation fund Money in the fund would be used by a market regulator to buy carbon credits […]

Left Wing Extremism

In News Recently, the Minister of State for Home Affairs gave a reply to a Written Question on ‘Eradication of Left-Wing Extremism’ in Rajya Sabha. Background Naxalism is an instance of left-wing terrorism: severely or slightly affecting almost 9 out of total 28 states of India and is an acknowledged potential threat for internal peace […]

Appropriation Bills

In News Recently, the Opposition slammed the Central Government during continued discussion on the Appropriation Bills in Rajya Sabha. About Issues raised by the Opposition:  Funds:  Gross miscalculation of expenditure in the Budget. There was misplaced focus when the funds were allocated. Women: Focused attention on Gender budgeting to address concerns of women impacted by […]

Rise in Organ Donations

In News Recently, as per the data presented by the government in Parliament it says that organ donation numbers rose back in 2021 again after a fall during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic. Major Highlights of the data Highest in last 5 years: The number of donations in 2021 were close to the […]

Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill

In News Recently, Rajya Sabha passed the Maritime Anti-Piracy Bill to combat maritime piracy. Key Points The Bill will provide for: An effective legal instrument to combat maritime piracy.  Stringent punishment to those convicted of such crimes. The issue of death penalty as an “exceptional case” and the quantum of punishments envisaged are in line […]

Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute

In Context Recently, tensions rose along the Maharashtra-Karnataka border after vehicles from both states were attacked and defaced. More about the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute Beginning in reorganisation of states: The Maharashtra and Karnataka boundary dispute has its origins in the reorganisation of states along linguistic lines via the State Reorganisation Act, 1956.  MES (Maharashtra Ekikaran […]

Srinivasa Ramanujan & National Mathematics Day

In News National Mathematics Day is celebrated every year on December 22 to mark the birth anniversary of legendary mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. More about the National Mathematics Day  In 2012, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared December 22 as National Mathematics Day  The year 2012 was also celebrated as the National Mathematics Year.  Aim: The […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 3 Low-value loans fuelling NPAs in education sector (Economy) What are Non-Performing Assets (NPAs?know about data on Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in education loans of Public Sector Banks (PSBs). GS 2 8   Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill refereed to joint house  panel  (Polity […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   6 Upholding the autonomy of the Election Commission  (Constitutional Bodies)   Know about Election Commission of India,Powers and Functions ,Issues ,what manner of appointment is sufficient to preserve the independence of the ECI, and the fairness of elections? And more suggestions  […]

Outcomes of United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15)

In News  Recently, The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) ended in Montreal, Canada with a landmark agreement to guide global action on nature through to 2030.  This conference was the biodiversity equivalent of the more high-profile climate meetings that are held every year. About the Conference  It is chaired by China, hosted by Canada, and […]