Why Lenders Are Turning to AI for Debt Recovery Key Players in AI-Powered Debt Collection Fintech Disrupting Traditional Debt Collection The Future of AI-Driven Debt Recovery TET
Why RBI Should Hold Off on a CRR Cut
Liquidity vs. Policy Rates RBI’s Response to Liquidity Tightness Why a CRR Cut May Not Be the Right Move Now Instead of rushing to cut CRR, RBI can wait and assess the impact of its existing measures while keeping its policy options open for future uncertainties. TET
India’s Deposit Rates Declining
Context: Banks & NBFCs begin cutting deposit rates, signaling an expected drop in interest rates. RBI expected to cut the repo rate on April 9, following a February reduction. Liquidity improving as RBI purchases bonds worth ₹1.4 lakh crore since January, with an additional ₹80,000 crore buyback announced. Deposit Rate Cuts by Major Lenders Government Small Savings Schemes Unaffected Liquidity & Market Impact Investment Implications Rate Cuts & Market Adjustments TET
Poonam Gupta Appointed RBI Deputy Governor
Key Highlights of Poonam Gupta’s Appointment Challenges & Policy Priorities Debate on Inflation Targeting & Policy Framework Market Expectations from Gupta in April MPC Meeting
Aerosol Reduction and Its Impact on Climate in India
Aerosol Aerosols are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in a gas, like air, and can be natural (e.g., volcanic ash, sea spray) or human-caused (e.g., pollution, smoke). They play a role in climate, air quality, and can also be a source of health problems. What are Aerosols? Key Takeaways Scientific Findings Policy Implications TH
ChaSTE: Chandrayaan-3’s Breakthrough in Lunar Temperature Measurement
Overview of ChaSTE’s Mission How ChaSTE Worked Key Scientific Achievement Comparison with Past Missions Mission Body Instrument Challenges Faced Success? ESA’s Philae (2014) Comet 67P MUPUS Landed awkwardly, unable to deploy ❌ NASA’s InSight (2018) Mars HP3 (“The Mole”) Insufficient soil friction, failed to measure temperature ❌ ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 (2023) Moon ChaSTE Successfully deployed, collected full data ✅ Why ChaSTE Succeeded? TH
India’s Maritime Boundaries Set to Expand
Key Developments Impact on Maritime Borders Official Process & International Alignment TET
India to Expand Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC) is drafting EPR guidelines for: This follows previous EPR rules for plastic & e-waste management. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that holds producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including the management of waste generated after consumers use them, encouraging sustainable design and recycling. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) & Its Objectives EPR Regulations for Construction & Demolition (C&D) Waste EPR Guidelines for Used Cooking Oil (UCO) EPR Framework for Toxic & Hazardous Waste Implementation & Industry Implications Strengthening India’s Circular Economy BS
6th BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok
Event Overview Key Agendas & Agreements Possible High-Profile Meetings Geopolitical Context Why This Summit Matters?
Myanmar Earthquake
Overview of the Earthquake Impact of the Earthquake Seismic Activity in South Asia Geodynamic Context of the Sagaing Fault What Does the Mandalay Earthquake Signal? The 2025 Mandalay earthquake underscores the urgent need for better seismic monitoring and infrastructure resilience in South Asia. With growing urbanization, the risks posed by major earthquakes could be catastrophic. Countries like India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar must strengthen earthquake mitigation strategies to minimize future disasters.
