On monetary policy and financial markets
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

On monetary policy and financial markets

Recent rapid changes in global markets are driven by central banks’ efforts to tackle inflation and sluggish economic activity through interest rate adjustments.

Social Costs of Vulture Decline
Posted in Mains C A Conservation Environment GS 3

Social Costs of Vulture Decline

A recent study has uncovered a significant connection between the decline of vultures in India and the resulting human health crisis.

A closer look at beefing up Jammu’s counter-terror grid
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 3 Security

A closer look at beefing up Jammu’s counter-terror grid

The Jammu region is experiencing a rise in terrorist activity.

Woody Encroachments in Grasslands
Posted in Mains C A Conservation Environment GS 3

Woody Encroachments in Grasslands

A study published in ‘Global Change Biology’ discovered that the rise in tree cover within savannahs and grasslands has resulted in a decline of over 20% in native grassland bird populations, especially in the African Savannah.

India – Bangladesh Relations
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 2 International relations

India – Bangladesh Relations

Bangladesh crisis and implications for India

Deep Sea Metals and its Mining
Posted in Mains C A Geography GS 1

Deep Sea Metals and its Mining

The International Seabed Authority recently elected a new chief and discussed implementing an international moratorium on deep-sea metal extraction until comprehensive research on its impacts is available.

The social benefits of stock market speculation
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

The social benefits of stock market speculation

Budget 2024-25 raised taxes on both short-term and long-term capital gains from stock market investments

Coastal Erosion
Posted in Mains C A Conservation Environment GS 3

Coastal Erosion

A recent study has found that coastal erosion is endangering the livelihoods of fishers and other residents in coastal Tamil Nadu.

Balancing competition and sustainability for India
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development Editorial Analysis GS 3

Balancing competition and sustainability for India

This article examines how market dynamics, sustainability, and competition policies intersect, focusing on the impact of climate change on supply and demand.

Ransomware
Posted in Mains C A GS 3 Science and Technology Security

Ransomware Attacks in India

A recent ransomware attack has significantly disrupted the operations of around 150-200 cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India.

Weakest first
Posted in Mains C A Editorial Analysis GS 1 Indian Society

Weakest first

Allowing sub-quotas to least advanced among SCs deepens social justice

Geothermal Energy in India
Posted in Mains C A Economic Development GS 3

Geothermal Energy in India

The Minister of New and Renewable Energy has emphasized that the Indian government is actively engaged in extensive exploration of potential geothermal sites across the country and is also focused on developing pilot plants.