CONTENTS
- Exit of Foreign Portfolio Investors
- Sub-categorisation of OBCs
- Direct Seeding of Rice
- Bharat NCAP
- What is a derecho?
Exit of Foreign Portfolio Investors
Context:
June 2022 witnessed the worst Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) selloff since March 2020 when India announced a nationwide lockdown at Rs. 50,000 crore.
- June was also the ninth on the trot that FPIs had sold net of their assets i.e. sold more than they had purchased.
Relevance:
GS III- Indian Economy (Capital Market)
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is FPI?
- What are the categories of FPIs?
- Significance of FPI
- How Big are FPI In India?
- Why have FPIs been selling India holdings?
- What Impact Does an FPI Selloff Have?
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Sub-Categorisation of OBCs
Context:
Recently, the Centre extended the tenure of The Commission to Examine Sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) headed by Justice G Rohini, former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.
- The Commission, constituted nearly five years ago, has got 10 extensions so far, and now has until January 31 next year to submit its report.
Relevance:
GS II- Polity and Governance
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is sub-categorisation of OBCs?
- What is the Commission’s brief?
- What progress has it made so far?
- What have its findings been so far?
- What is the extent of OBC recruitment in central jobs?
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Direct Seeding of Rice
Context:
Recently, the state of Punjab was unable to achieve its target in the water-saving method (direct-seeded rice).
Relevance:
GS III- Agriculture
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is DSR?
- How much water can DSR help save?
- Advantages of DSR tech
- Disadvantages of DSR tech
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Bharat NCAP
Context:
Recently, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved the draft GSR notification to introduce Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program).
- Bharat NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) will be rolled out from April 1, 2023.
Relevance:
GS II- Governance
Dimensions of the Article:
- About Bharat NCAP
- Feature
- Significance
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What is a Derecho?
Context:
Recently, States of Nebraska, Minnesota and Illinois in the US were hit by a storm system called a derecho.
Relevance:
GS I- Geography
Dimensions of the Article:
- What is a derecho?
- Why did the sky turn green during the derecho that hit US recently?
- Are there different types of derechos?
- Where do derechos usually occur?
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