Biodiversity Management Committees – UPSC Prelims
As per the Biological Diversity Act 2002, BMCs are created for “promoting conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biological diversity” by local bodies across the […]
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Himalayan Trillium – UPSC Prelims
It is a common herb of the Himalayas which was declared ‘endangered’ by the IUCN. It is used as a
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Burachapori Wildlife Sanctuary – UPSC Prelims
It is a protected area located in the state of Assam. It is a paradise for many migratory birds. It is considered
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Account Aggregator(AA) – UPSC Prelims
Account Aggregator(AA): Account Aggregator is a non-banking financial company that simply facilitates sharing of financial information in a real-time and data-blind manner
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Special Drawing Right(SDR) – UPSC Prelims
Special Drawing Right(SDR): It is an international reserve asset created by the IMF in 1969 to supplement its member countries
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Early Harvest agreements – UPSC Prelims
Early Harvest agreements: Early harvest scheme is a precursor to a free trade agreement (FTA) between two trading partners. This is to
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Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) – UPSC Prelims
Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)? These are electronic receipts issued on the basis of a deposit of underlying physical gold. EGRs
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Least Developed Countries – UPSC Prelims
Least Developed Countries: Least developed countries (LDCs) are low-income countries confronting severe structural impediments to sustainable development. They are highly
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Do we need Fiscal Council? – UPSC Prelims
Context: FRBM review committee has recommended formation of a fiscal council for better fiscal management. Union Minister of State for
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AT1 Bonds – UPSC Prelims
AT1 Bonds: AT1 Bonds stand for additional tier-1 bonds. These are unsecured bonds that have perpetual tenure. In other words, the