Month: May 2024
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MSMEs in India
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/msmes-are-not-paid-on-time-they-need-to-be-9312221/ Introduction India’s economy relies heavily on the MSME sector, which encourages entrepreneurship and generates employment with minimal investment. It complements larger industries as ancillary units, contributing to inclusive industrial growth. However, the MSME sector faces challenges like limited access to finance, slow technology adoption, and struggles to compete globally. What are MSMEs?…
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Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/business/permanent-deletion-transactions-e-rupee-anonymous-shaktikanta-das-9312058/ Why in the news? Governor Shaktikanta Das said that permanent deletion of transactions can make the e-rupee or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) become anonymous and make it at par with paper currency. What is Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)? A fiat currency is a national currency that is not pegged to…
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Anti- Dumping Duty
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/business/economy/govt-clamps-down-on-dumping-from-china-over-1-3rd-anti-dumping-duties-levied-in-cases-with-sole-or-two-producers-since-fy22-9310194/ Why in the news? The government tightens restrictions on imports from China. More than a third of anti-dumping tariffs imposed in cases involving only one or two manufacturers since the fiscal year 2022. What is Anti-Dumping Duty? What is Countervailing duty (CVD)?
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Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/maharashtra-gears-up-to-translocate-tigers-from-tatr-to-sahyadri-reserve-9310281/# Why in the news? The Maharashtra forest department is preparing to translocate several tigers from the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) located in Chandrapur to Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, which is the only tiger reserve in the western region of the state. About Sahyadri Tiger Reserve Tiger Translocation Project Why is the Project Important?…
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Article 361-Constitutional Immunity to the Governor
Ref : https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/is-the-west-bengal-governor-immune-from-criminal-prosecution-amid-sexual-harassment-allegations-explained/article68144687.ece Why in the news? A worker at the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata has accused West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose of sexual harassment. The Woman lodged a complaint at the Hare Street police station in Kolkata. Article 361 of the Constitution provides immunity to the Governor against criminal prosecution. What is Article…
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Pusa-44
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/economics-of-punjabs-paddy-varieties-case-of-banned-pusa-44-and-the-promoted-pr-126-9310587/ About Pusa-44 Concerns regarding Pusa-44 Pusa-2090: A Potential Solution What is Stubble Burning? Ill Effects of Stubble Burning Alternatives to Stubble Burning
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Artificial General Intelligence
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-sci-tech/artificial-general-intelligence-agi-9307895/# Why in the news? In a recent interview, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, expressed his dedication to allocating significant funds toward advancing the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). About Artificial General Intelligence How is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) different from AI we already use? Aspect AGI Current AI Scope Envisions…
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The Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/eta-aquariid-meteor-shower-visible-9306317/ Why in the news? Why are Eta Aquariids unique? Comets- origin of meteor showers How are meteor showers related to comets? How to watcht he Eta Aquariid meteor shower?
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Article 31C
Ref : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/article-31c-supreme-court-fundamental-right-private-property-9297379/ Why in the news? April 23, 2024: a nine-judge panel of the Supreme Court of India began deliberating on the interpretation of Article 39(b) of the Constitution. The central issue under consideration was whether Article 39(b) falls under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). It permits the government to intervene in…
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