Types of Investment Models Public Investment Model: In a Public Investment Model, investment in specific goods, services is made by the government through the central or state government or with the help of the public sector by using the revenue …
The Indian Tsunami Early Warning Centre (ITEWC), based out of the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. INCOIS was established as an autonomous body in 1999 under the …
India joined the US-led Artemis Accords for planetary exploration The Artemis Accords are a set of principles that countries agree to adhere to in their quest for peaceful and cooperative exploration of the Moon and other planets. India’s decision to …
What are oil spills Oil spills refer to the accidental or intentional release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbons into the environment. These spills can have detrimental effects on ecosystems, wildlife, and human communities. Oil spills can occur through various means Accidents: …
Context: The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has raised concerns about the long-term sustainability of India’s debts. It also reclassified India’s exchange rate regime, terming it a “stabilised arrangement” instead of “floating”. At this juncture, understanding the debt burden of the Government …
Soft release A “soft release” refers to a process in wildlife conservation and rehabilitation where an animal that has been cared for, often in captivity or rehabilitation centers, is gradually reintroduced into its natural environment. This method is in contrast …
What’s in the news? Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched X-ray Polarimeter Satellite (XPoSat) aboard Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C58. The satellite was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Ten other scientific payloads were …
About T-bills Treasury bills or T-bills are money market instruments. They are short term debt instruments issued by the Government of India. In India, the central government issues both treasury bills and bonds or dated securities, while state governments issue …
Context This article explains how cities with worse air than Delhi fixed the problem and what needs to be done by India to ensure clean air. Impact of Air Pollution Health impact: Air pollution is the fifth-largest cause of death …