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RBI Boosts Liquidity Through OMOs and Swap: An Environmental Clearance Perspective Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a major environmental clearance-like liquidity infusion through ₹2 trillion Open Market Operations (OMOs) and a $10 billion dollar-rupee swap, amid persistent liquidity deficit, rupee pressure, and elevated government bond yields. This move can …
Read MorePopulation Growth Projected in Indian Island Territories Why in the News ? A new report by IIMAD and the Population Foundation of India (PFI) projects a significant population rise in Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by 2051. The study uses innovative logistic curve-fitting methods due to inconsistent demographic data for smaller regions. …
Read MoreEV Boom Triggers E-Waste Crisis: Challenges in Battery Waste Management Syllabus GS 3: Environment Why in the News? Recently, India’s rising lithium battery waste due to the EV boom has sparked urgent concerns, as experts warn that the current low EPR floor price threatens recycling sustainability and environmental safety. Introduction As India accelerates its transition …
Read MoreRelevance: GS 3 – Disaster and disaster management Why in the News? A global study conducted in 2022 analyzed 266 studies. It found that heat waves were linked to an7% rise in mortality. Among various health risks, stroke and coronary heart disease showed the highest specific risk. Climate Conditions Scientific consensus identifies 2023 as the …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Focus: There is scientific consensus that 2023 was the hottest year ever in the planet’s recorded history. Source: Oxford As global temperatures continue to rise, the health impacts of this heat become increasingly severe, affecting not only the spread of infectious diseases but also …
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