February, 2023 |

Editorial of the Day: The Nudges in Various Directions should Help (Businessline)

February 3, 2023

Context of the Article: There is an element of growth orientation in the latest budget, given the higher capex, but the private sector should start firing to accelerate growth. Author’s Views The author writes about the growth and the macroeconomic effect of the budget. After the announcement of the budget, Sensex went down, bond yields …

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Case Study of the Day: Mission ‘Skilled in Odisha – Will Go Global’

February 3, 2023

In News The Government of Odisha has taken some innovative measures to improve the overall quality of training and delivery in the area of skill development, with the launch of the Mission ‘Skilled in Odisha – will Go Global’ by the Odisha Skill Development Authority. About Mission ‘Skilled in Odisha – Will Go Global’ The …

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Sargasso Sea, Map, Location, Geography, Boundaries

February 3, 2023

Sargasso Sea The Sargasso Sea, which is located in the Atlantic Ocean and contains a lot of Sargassum, is a genus of brown macroalgae. It lies in the region designated as the famous “Bermuda Triangle,” the only sea in the world without a land border. Its location is determined by ocean currents, unlike other seas. …

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Global Warming

February 3, 2023

Context: The planet is likely to warm up by two degrees Celsius by 2050, even under a low-emission scenario, according to a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Key Highlights of the Study Methodology: The researchers used artificial neural networks (ANN) to predict the time for reaching the 1.5°C and 2°C …

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Conservation Initiatives: Budget

February 3, 2023

Context: Recent union budget introduced schemes and policies aimed at ecological conservation. More on the News These schemes come with the promise of preserving India’s ecological health. This is part of a larger “green push” with focus on the environment and climate change. The following are the schemes announced. MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats …

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India’s Efforts to Address Climate Change

February 3, 2023

Context: In a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha, a minister stated that India is part of the solution and is doing more than its fair share to address climate change Stats IQ: India’s Contribution to Climate Change India with more than 17% of the global population has contributed only about 4% of …

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Green Growth Push

February 3, 2023

In News: In the recent Union Budget 2023, Finance Minister has listed a series of initiatives from green hydrogen to mangroves protection to green credit to replacement of polluting vehicles. More on the News Finance Minister listed ‘Green Growth’ as one of the seven priorities of the Budget. The 2023-24 budget has allocated Rs 3,079.40 …

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Aegean Sea, Map, Bordering Countries, Geography, Dispute

February 3, 2023

Aegean Sea The Aegean Sea is a Mediterranean Sea arm that lies between the Greek peninsula on the west and Asia Minor on the east. The Aegean Sea is connected to the Black Sea via the straits of the Dardanelles, the Sea of Marmara, and the Bosporus, with the island of Crete marking its southern …

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Union Budget 2023-24 Highlights for Agriculture Sector

Union Budget 2023 Highlights for Agriculture Sector, Complete Analysis

February 3, 2023

Union Budget 2023 Highlights for Agriculture Sector The Indian Parliamentary System adopts a yearly procedure known as the Union Budget. Numerous elements in the Union Budget 2023–24 support farmers’ welfare and agricultural development. A total of Rs 1.25 lakh crore has been allocated for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ welfare in the Union Budget. …

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Black Sea, Map, Bordering Countries, Geography, Climate

February 3, 2023

Black Sea The Black Sea is an Atlantic Ocean outlying sea. It is situated halfway between Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Due to their propensity to refer to the South as “white” and the North as “black,” the Anatolian Turks are largely credited for coining the term “Black Sea.” But the name originally appeared in …

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