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R-star (r)**, also known as the natural rate of interest or equilibrium real interest rate, is the theoretical interest rate at which an economy operates at its full potential without causing inflation or deflation. It is the rate that neither stimulates nor restricts economic growth, providing a balance between economic output and inflationary pressures. In […]

Coal will be central to India’s energy mix for at least another decade, and moving away from it poses a massive challenge. For a just transition away from coal, India will require over $1 trillion or Rs 84 lakh crore over the next 30 years, according to a study by environment and climate change research think-tank […]

iForest (International Forum for Environment, Sustainability, and Technology) is a non-profit environmental research organization based in India, which focuses on addressing critical issues related to environmental sustainability and technological advancements. Its primary mission is to promote sustainable development by offering policy solutions, technological innovations, and in-depth research to tackle various environmental challenges. Key Areas of […]

Why in news  ? It was recently exploded outside  CRPF camp in  Delhi. What is a crude bomb ? it is an improvised explosive device (IED), typically made using readily available materials, with minimal technical expertise. These devices are often homemade, making them unreliable and highly dangerous. They are used in illegal activities like terrorism, […]

 Why in New? Bahadurgarh, a city in National Capital Region, recorded the worst air quality in the country with AQI 314. Delhi remained the fourth most polluted city in India with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 292 as of 10 am on 18 oct ,2024. The air pollution is likely to worsen and reach […]

Why in News? This initiative of Meta, being launched in collaboration of key ministries Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), aims to combat the growing menace of scams and cyber frauds, aligning with the […]

The National Board for Wildlife deferred its nod to Cairn Oil and Gas’s proposal for oil exploration in Assam’s Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary until a site visit is carried out. The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), the country’s apex body on wildlife conservation, has deferred its nod to a Vedanta subsidiary’s proposal […]

Interest rate cut at this stage will be ‘very premature, very risky’: RBI Governor Das Earlier this month, the RBI’s newly reconstituted Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) left the repo rate – the key policy rate – steady at 6.5 per cent for 20 consecutive months as inflation continues to remain a sore point. At a […]

Why in News?: Supreme Court has unveiled a new statue of “Lady Justice”, reimagining the image — typically a blindfolded woman holding a set of scales in one hand and a sword in the other — that is synonymous with legal practice around the world. The new, six-foot-tall statue in the judges’ library is of […]

The Green War Room and Green Delhi Application are initiatives launched by the Delhi Government to combat environmental issues, primarily aimed at addressing air pollution and improving environmental governance in the city. 1. Green War Room Purpose: The Green War Room, established by the Delhi Government, serves as a centralized command center for monitoring and […]