Counteracting China’s Influence by Improving Self-Capacity
Counteracting China’s Influence by Improving Self-Capacity This editorial is based on Tackling China’s infra build-up along LAC, which was published in Hindustan Times on 14/06/2022. It talks about China’s infrastructure buildup along the LAC and the steps India can take for deterrence against any Chinese attack. For prelims: India-China border mapping, Tibetan plateau, Xinjiang region, PLAAF, IAF […]
Effective Subsidy Delivery Mechanism
Effective Subsidy Delivery Mechanism This editorial is based on “what commodities distribution of commodities should be distributed for free or at a subsidised level” was published in The Indian Express on 16/06/2022. It talks about wasteful expenditure occurs by the state by giving subsidies to non-essential goods and services, and how the state can utilise best practices […]
The Hindu Analysis 18-06-2022
ADP to be extended to block, city level: PMGS Paper- 2, Govt Policies and Interventions, Governance.Context: The Hon’ble Prime Minister launched the Aspirational Districts plan in January 2018, with the goal of rapidly and successfully transforming 112 of the country’s most underdeveloped districts. Aspirational districts should be designated as “inspirational districts” in India, and the […]
The Hindu Analysis 17-06-2022
Unemployment rate dips in first quarter of 2022: survey GS Paper 2, Employment, Human Resources. Context: According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the urban unemployment rate fell to 8.2 percent in January-March 2022, down from 8.7 percent in the previous quarter (October-December 2021) and 9.3 percent in the same period in 2021. According to the […]
The Hindu Analysis 16-06-2022
The Fragile State of Nuclear DisarmamentGS Paper- 3, Energy and Security. Context: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) issued its yearbook a few days ago, detailing certain patterns in international security over the last year. Russia leads the way in terms of absolute quantities of nuclear weapons. During the 2017-2021 timeframe, India is the leading importer […]
Daily News 18-June-2022
Indian Economy Linking Credit Cards With UPI GS Paper – 2,3 Government Policies & Interventions, Mobilization of Resources, Growth & Development. Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed that credit cards be linked to the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) network. A credit card is a financial instrument issued by banks […]
Daily News 17-June-2022
ODOP: Handicraft Sector GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions, Growth & Development. Why in the news? The Ministry of Textiles has opened the ‘Lota Shop’ inside the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi. Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Limited (CCIC), also known as the Central Cottage Industries Emporium, opened the shop. It […]
Daily News 08-June-2022
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 194.41 Crore. President Ram Nath Kovind has said that in order to achieve the larger goals, improving the quality of institutions of higher learning is of vital importance. Inaugurating the two-day Conference of Vice-Chancellors of Central Universities and Directors of Institutions of National Importance at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister […]
Daily News 07-June-2022
After ‘fat finger’ trade, NSE cautions brokers against executing non-genuine trades A ‘fat finger’ trade on the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) derivatives section may have resulted in a loss of Rs 200-250 crore to a brokerage house. This could be the largest trading blunder in the history of the home market. The most important stock […]
FAT FINGER TRADE 2022
FAT FINGER TRADE A ‘fat finger’ trade is an erroneous action caused by hitting the wrong key in the market. Some of these orders, which are placed at the extreme end of the operational range, are passively held in the order book, according to the NSE. Trades resulting from such orders, which are issued at unrealistic prices, cause price anomalies. Few trading members had […]