Category: Economy

  • India Ransomware Report 2022

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III What is a Ransomware ? What is in the News ? Major Findings of the Report Formal Initiatives to Tackle Cyber threats Practice Questions for Prelims Q. What is the primary goal of ransomware?a) to steal personal informationb) to disrupt computer operationsc) to encrypt files…

  • Purchasing Managers’ Index

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies III What is in the News ? Purchasing Managers’ Index Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements with respect to Purchasing Managers Index (PMI):1. PMI is an indicator of manufacturing activity only2. It is a survey based measure that asks the respondents about changes in their perception…

  • Quantum Mission

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? National Quantum Mission Major Themes of this Mission : Other Initiatives for Quantum Technology Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements regarding Quantum Communication :1. It uses principles like superposition and entanglement to provide safe communication channels.2. C-DOT…

  • Nuclear liability issues

    Important for Prelims: International relationsMains: General Studies II Nuclear liability issues not yet resolved for Jaitapur Project Issues concerned ⦁ India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA)⦁ The high cost of power per unit⦁ Opposition from activists and locals for the fear of environmental damage and health hazards⦁ Safety concerns: Concerns over the safety…

  • Web 3.0: A Game-Changer

    Web 3.0: A Game-Changer

    Important for Prelims: Science & TechnologyMains: General Studies Paper III Web 3.0: A Game-Changer for India’s Digital Asset Opportunity Web 3.0 and India Opportunity Web 3.0 : Benefits of Web 3.0 for India Web 3.0 : Handicraft industry for India Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements about Web 3.0:1. Web 3.0 will be…

  • FINLAND AND NATO

    Important for Prelims: international relationsMains: General Studies Paper II FINLAND AND NATO NEWS: Finland’s journey, from neutral to NATO https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/finlands-journey-from-neutral-to-nato/article66721378.ece Context: Finland Britain Finland shares a 1,340km long border with Russia and had signed a “friendship agreement,” with the Soviet Union to be a neutral country (Military non-alignment- ‘Finlandisation’). However, after Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine last…

  • De-Dollarisation

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III What is in the News ? De-Dollarization BRICS India-Malaysia Agreement Practice Questions for Prelims Consider the following statements:1. Headquarters of BRICS is in Beijing2. Russia is the chair of BRICS for 2023 Which of the above given statements are incorrect?a) Only 1b) Only 2c) Both 1…

  • Market Regulators

    Important for Prelims: Indian EconomyMains: General Studies Paper III Market Regulators 1.) RBI : Centralized Web Portal 2.) SEBI : Application Supported by a Blocked Amount Benefits Practice Questions for Prelims The Chairman of Securities and Exchange Board of India is appointed by thea) Ministry of financeb) Reserve Bank of Indiac) Stock Exchangesd) None of…