Endeavor Careers Choicest Blogs: Weekly Current Affairs: August 2021, Week 05

Welcome to the Endeavor Editors’ Weekly  Current Affairs Choicest Blog series. Get a  weekly roundup – on news from business, economy, markets, policy, and more. A quick capsule format news summary and update to keep you abreast with all the latest current affairs.

 Current Affairs August 2021 – Week 5

1) International News and Global Economy

US hits back at ISIS-K days after Kabul attack, ‘kills’ terrorist planner in a drone strike in Afghanistan

The US struck back at the Islamic State on 28^th August as it bombed a member of the ISIS-K in eastern Afghanistan in a retaliatory airstrike less than 48 hours after a fatal suicide bombing claimed by the group killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members, news agencies reported. According to the Pentagon, the drone strikes by the US military targeted a ‘planner’ of the IS outfit. The airstrikes come in the wake of US president Joe Biden warning the Islamic State attackers of retaliation for the Kabul airport attack, saying the United States would neither forget nor forgive the act. The bombing, which has been claimed by the Islamic State of Khorasan (IS-K) group, marked one of the deadliest days for American forces in Afghanistan since 2011.

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What Is the Islamic State Khorasan, a.k.a. ISIS-K?

The group, known as Islamic State Khorasan Province, ISIS-K or ISIS-KP, is an Afghan affiliate of the central ISIS group in the Middle East. ISIS-K, founded in 2015 by the disaffected Pakistani Taliban, is smaller, newer, and embraces a more violent version of Islam than the Taliban, which just toppled the U.S.-backed government of Afghanistan after a two-decade insurgency. Like other terrorist groups, ISIS-K has targeted U.S. forces, their allies, and civilians. But unlike the others, ISIS-K openly fought with other extremist Islamic organizations, like the Taliban. ISIS-K has been mostly antagonistic toward the Taliban, and the two groups have fought for turf, particularly in eastern Afghanistan. Since 2017, experts say, ISIS-K has been responsible for roughly 250 clashes with the U.S., Afghan, and Pakistani security forces.

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ISIS-K and the new terror threats from Afghanistan

A major suicide attack on Kabul airport brings the Islamic State-affiliated terror group back into the limelight. What does this attack, the rise of ISISK mean for India?

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Afghan forces retake key district in the northern province of Balkh from Taliban

Afghan forces retook control of the Kaldar district in Balkh as clashes continue near the provincial centers in other provinces, according to reports. Kaldar fell to the Taliban a month ago and was recaptured by security forces and members of the public uprising forces. Afghan National Defence and Security Forces (ANDSF) managed to take control of the Kaldar district from the Taliban after launching a military operation, the television news channel reported citing the ministry of national defense. The ministry said about 20 fighters of the Taliban group were killed and dozens more wounded during the operation.

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Supreme Court requires Biden to revive Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

The U.S. Supreme Court denied President Joe Biden’s bid to rescind an immigration policy implemented by his predecessor, Donald Trump, that forced thousands of asylum seekers to stay in Mexico awaiting U.S. hearings. The Supreme Court’s 6-3 conservative majority includes three justices appointed by Trump. The brief order by the justices means that U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s ruling now goes into effect. The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement it regretted the Supreme Court’s decision and would continue to “vigorously challenge” the district court ruling. As the appeals process continues, it said, the agency will comply with the order “in good faith” and has begun discussions with Mexico.

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Biden’s Border Crisis | US Govt under fire amid a surge in migrant crossings from Mexico

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Jerome Powell says Fed could slow bond purchases by year-end

The Federal Reserve will start dialing back its ultra-low-rate policies this year as long as hiring continues to improve, Chair Jerome Powell said, signaling the beginning of the end of the Fed’s extraordinary response to the pandemic recession. The Fed’s move could lead, over time, to somewhat higher borrowing costs for mortgages, credit cards, and business loans. The Fed has been buying $120 billion a month in mortgage and Treasury bonds to try to hold down longer-term loan rates to spur borrowing and spending. Powell’s comments indicate the Fed will likely announce a reduction — or “tapering” — of those purchases sometime in the final three months of this year. Powell said that rate hikes won’t likely start until the Fed had finished tapering its bond purchases. He added that inflation has risen enough to meet its test of “substantial further progress” toward the Fed’s goal of 2% annual inflation over time, which was necessary to begin tapering. 

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Reading the Fed’s taper tea leaves

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South Korea set to curb Google, Apple commission dominance

South Korea is likely to bar Alphabet Inc’s Google and Apple Inc from charging software developers commissions on in-app purchases, the first such curbs by a major economy that could hurt the tech giants’ lucrative revenue streams. The parliament’s legislation and judiciary committee has voted to approve the amendment of the Telecommunications Business Act, dubbed the “Anti-Google law,” banning app store operators with dominant market positions from forcing certain payment systems. Apple and Google have both faced global criticism because they require software developers using their app stores to use proprietary in-app payment systems that charge commissions of up to 30% on in-app purchases. Earlier this month in the United States, a bipartisan trio of senators introduced a bill that would rein in app stores of companies that they said exert too much market control, including Apple and Google.

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2) India

Covid update

Congratulations India says WHO chief scientist as country crosses vaccination milestones

World Health Organization (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan congratulated India for vaccinating over half of its adult population and crossing the 620 million mark in its nationwide inoculation drive. India on 27^th August administered a record 10 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine in a single day, a feat that Prime Minister Narendra Modi called “momentous”.

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From Covishield to ZyCoV-D, where is India’s COVID-19 vaccination program heading?

On an average, the pace of vaccination in India has been steady at about 50-55 lakh doses per day. However, the data shows that there is still a long way to go if India wants to achieve its stated target of vaccinating its entire adult population of 940 million by the end of 2021. To meet its goal of vaccinating the entire population before the end of this year, India will have to administer an average of 92 lakh doses per day, claims a survey conducted by LocalCircles. While manufacturers of currently in-use vaccines like Covishield and Covaxin have announced major increases in production at multiple locations, the scope for closing the gap in the supply of vaccines cannot be fully limited to the existing ones. The latest addition to India’s basket of vaccines is the ZyCoV-D vaccine which is also the world’s first DNA vaccine against contagion. 

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India entering endemic Covid stage, says W.H.O. How it differs from a pandemic?

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Other updates

Gujarat, western Rajasthan face drought-like conditions: IMD data

Drought-like conditions are setting in over most parts of Gujarat, west Rajasthan, and some districts of Odisha that have recorded significant rain deficiency during the monsoon. The standard precipitation index (SPI) for many parts of Gujarat and West Rajasthan is in the “severely dry” to “moderately dry” categories. Several parts of the northeast particularly in Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh are also in the “extremely dry” category while Palakkad, Mallapuram, Kollam, Kasargod, and Kannur in Kerala, and parts of neighboring Karnataka are also in “extremely dry” to “severely dry” categories.  “This time, fewer low-pressure areas formed — two against the normal of four — and they were not that active. This led to breaks during monsoon and less rain overall,” DS Pai, head of climate and research services at IMD Pune, said.

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Govt introduces ‘BH’ registration series for interstate transfer of personal vehicles

To ensure seamless transfer of personal vehicles across states, the road transport ministry has come up with a new registration mark for new vehicles – Bharat Series (BH-series). In this regard, the government has notified a new vehicle registration regime that will free vehicle owners from the re-registration process when they shift from one state/union territory to another.

Currently, a person is allowed to keep a vehicle for a maximum of 12 months in any state other than the state where it is registered. The owners have to get such vehicles re-registered before the expiry of 12 months. The new rule aims to centralize the system of re-registration of vehicles when relocating between states is an easier process.

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3) Economy

Edible oil, pulses main contributors to inflation; price rise to slow once crops come: Government

Major contributors to inflation are edible oil and pulses, and to boost their availability in the market, the supply side has been addressed through duty cuts, a senior finance ministry official said. On the issue of petrol prices, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reiterated that the Centre will have to coordinate with states on ways to reduce the taxes and duties. Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj said inflation will come down once the crop harvests come into the market, and expected it to be within 4-6 percent. Sitharaman said the food inflation has come down. Due to supply chain disruptions during the coronavirus time, it had breached the six percent level, she added. The government is monitoring the inflation and also coordinating with states where required, she said.

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Foreign Direct Investment inflow jumped by 90% in Q1

The surge in FDI is “an endorsement of its status as a preferred investment destination” amongst global investors, an official statement said. FDI inflow in the first quarter of the previous financial year was $11.84 billion. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said India has the potential to become the “manufacturing hub” of the world as it attracted $22.53 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first three months of the current financial year, a 90% year-on-year jump because of several policy reforms to facilitate trade and investments. The surge in FDI is “an endorsement of its status as a preferred investment destination” amongst global investors, an official statement said. Automobile industry emerged as the top sector during the first three months of FY 22 with 27% share of the total FDI equity inflow, followed by computer software and hardware (17%) and services sector (11%), it said.

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NHAI to be flag-bearer of Centre’s Rs 6 lakh crore asset monetisation plan

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will be the flag-bearer of the government’s asset monetisation programme with a plan to raise about Rs 30-40,000 crore through monetisation of its operational stretches over the next two years. The company officials indicated that the disruptions in wake of pandemic delayed some of its asset monetisation plan, but with traffic fast returning to near normal levels now, about Rs 10,000 crore of road assets would be monetised by NHAI in the current year (FY 22) and the exercise would kick up pace next year with doubling or tripling of the numbers in the next few years.

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4) Markets, Banking, and Finance

Groww, Upstox, Motilal Oswal to be hit by Sebi’s latest rules on digital gold sale

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has instructed all members, including stockbrokers and wealth managers, to wind down the sale of digital gold on their platforms by September 10. This came after capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), flagged such sales as a breach of the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules (SCRR), 1957. The move, ahead of the crucial festive season months when Indian consumers typically become active purchasers, has hit the country’s nascent yet burgeoning digital gold industry.

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How does NSE order effects stalling of digital gold sales on platforms by September 10?

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Few takers for restructuring 2.0 amid demand recovery: CRISIL

Barely 1% of eligible companies in the portfolio of CRISIL Ratings have opted for the debt restructuring facility offered by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under its Resolution Framework 2.0, a CRISIL Ratings survey of nearly 4,700 companies it rates showed. As much as 95% of those opting for restructuring, belong to the sub-investment grade rating category, it said. Though this is not reflective of the vast segment of MSMEs in India which are unrated. The fact that only a handful of companies are exploring the restructuring option could be reflective of a relatively improved business outlook accompanying a pick-up in economic activity in the aftermath of the pandemic’s second wave.

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5) Business

India overtakes US to become second-most sought-after manufacturing destination

India has been ranked as the second-most sought-after manufacturing destination in the world. It is second only to China and has surpassed the US to bag the second-ranking. India, however, slipped a rank in the cost scenario and was overtaken by Indonesia. The Cushman and Wakefield 2021 Global Manufacturing Risk Index stated that India could benefit from relocations from China to other parts of Asia, as it already has an established base in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and engineering — sectors that continue to be the focus of the US-China trade tensions. It, however, stated that reforms in land and labor laws are critical to ensure India’s success as a global manufacturing hub. The baseline scenario gives equal importance to a country’s operating conditions and cost competitiveness.

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Govt wants to make India a data center hub, plans Rs 12,000 crore sops

An ambitious incentive scheme worth up to Rs 12,000 crore is in the works to encourage companies to set up data centers in the country. The government is targeting an investment of Rs 3 lakh crore in the next five years as part of the hyper-scale data center scheme and is planning to provide between 3% and 4% of capital investment as an incentive to companies, along with real estate support and faster clearances. Government officials said the vision is to “make India a global data center hub” and termed the scheme’s target as the largest so far in terms of expected investment in the country over a period of just five years.

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Google to make ‘substantial investment’ in Airtel: Report

After investing over $4.5 billion in Reliance Jio, Google may potentially invest in Bharti Airtel. The technology giant may be on its way to make a “substantial investment, running into several thousands of crores of rupees” in Bharti Airtel, a report in The Times of India said. Citing top sources, the report added that Google was in “advanced stage of negotiations” with the telecom company for the past one year. The fine points of the deal are being looked into by the internal and external legal and Merger and Acquisitions (M&A) teams of both the companies. In July 2020, Google invested $4.5 billion in Jio Platforms, taking a 7.73 percent stake in the company. This was the first investment from Google under its India Digitisation Fund, through which it plans to invest $10 billion over the next five to seven years to accelerate its digital economy.

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Airtel, Jio conclude spectrum trading agreement

Bharti Airtel, on August 13, announced the closure of the agreement with Reliance Jio to transfer the ‘Right to Use’ of Airtel’s 800 MHz spectrum in three circles to Jio. “Airtel has received Rs. 1004.8 crores (net of tax) from Jio for the proposed transfer. In addition, Jio will assume future liabilities of Rs. 469.3 crores relating to the spectrum,” Airtel said in a press release. With this trading, Jio will have 2X15MHz of spectrum in the 800MHz band in the Mumbai circle and 2X10MHz of spectrum in the 800MHz band in Andhra Pradesh and Delhi, thereby further consolidating its spectrum footprint in these circles.

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Vodafone Idea loses 42.8 lakh, mobile users, in June; Airtel, Jio add subscribers

Troubled Vodafone Idea continued to lose mobile subscribers in June, ceding fresh ground to rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel which added 54.6 lakh and 38.1 lakh customers, respectively, in the fiercely competitive Indian telecom market, according to monthly data by TRAI. Vodafone Idea lost about 42.8 lakh subscribers during June, as its user base shrunk to 27.3 crores, compounding the woes of the debt-laden telco which is struggling to stay afloat. Billionaire Kumar Mangalam Birla recently stepped down as chairman of Vodafone Idea Ltd, within two months of offering to hand over Aditya Birla Group’s stake in the telco to the government, in a bid to avert a crisis for the telecom company.

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Saving Vodafone Idea and the ‘precarious’ case of Indian telecom

India’s telecom sector needs immediate attention. From 12 major telecom players, we are down to just three. Let’s take a look at long-term measures the government can take to boost the health of the industry.

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Samsung to invest $206 billion by 2023 for post-pandemic growth

Samsung Group will invest 240 trillion won ($206 billion) in the next three years to expand its footprint in biopharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and robotics in the post-pandemic era, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said. The jewel of South Korea’s biggest conglomerate said the investment through 2023 will help strengthen the group’s global standing in key industries such as chip-making while allowing it to seek growth opportunities in new areas such as robotics and next-generation telecommunications.

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Ola Electric to raise $1Bn to strengthen its presence in EV Market: Report

Bengaluru-based Ola Electric, the electric two-wheeler manufacturing arm of Ola is in talks to raise $1bn from strategic and financial investors. Ola Electric has a comfortable liquidity position but will need to ensure a comfortable debt-to-equity ratio to fund expansion and gain market share in the electric two-wheeler space that is expected to see a plethora of new launches. The fund will also help Ola Electric to acquire any start-up in the space to further strengthen its presence. Bhavish Agarwal-led electric vehicle manufacturer last month raised $100mn in debt financing over 10 years from Bank of Baroda to fund and financial closure of phase 1 of the Ola future factory. However, the start-up has sent the entire funds to Ola Electric Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ola Electric Mobility incorporated June this year to manufacture two, three, and now reportedly four-wheeler electric vehicles. In a TV interview, Aggarwal revealed that both of his companies Ola Cabs and Ola Electric are expected to join the IPO hurdle by next year.

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Explained: Govt’s clarifications on CSR expenditure; what impact will these have?

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has clarified that excess Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure prior to FY21 cannot be set off against future CSR expenditure requirements and that corporate donations to government schemes cannot be counted as CSR. Companies with a minimum net worth of Rs 500 crore, turnover of Rs 1,000 crore, or net profit of Rs 5 crore are required to spend at least 2 percent of their average profit for the previous three years on CSR activities every year. The ministry has clarified that any CSR expenditure in excess of the mandated 2 percent expenditure can be set off against mandatory CSR expenditure in the three subsequent fiscals. Notably, however, excess expenditure prior to FY21 is not eligible to be set off against future CSR requirements. the clarification may impact donations to state government schemes which are often done for the sake of managing relationships with the government by reducing the “additional incentive” of allowing it to be counted towards mandatory CSR expenditure.

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6) Technology

Cardano returns 150% in a month to become the third-largest cryptocurrency

A little-known digital token tied to the Cardano blockchain has just surpassed other top alt-coins to become the third-largest virtual currency worldwide, as network developers aim to capitalise on the surge in decentralised finance that has swept the world. Currently, the popular alt-coin traded on cryptocurrency exchanges like CoinSwitch Kuber, Cardano’s native coin, ADA, defied a major price crash warning to rise to an all-time high, surpassing the previous record. For the very first time on 27^th August, the ADA/USD rate of exchange surpassed $2.56, marking the culmination of a 154.54% price increase that began on July 20. ADA is among the most highly sought-after cryptocurrencies for new traders due to its still-relatively low price and excellent marketing as one of the potentials “Ethereum killers.” There is little reason to suspect that Cardano is a favourite of the crypto world, and ADA is among the most highly sought-after cryptocurrencies for new traders due to its still-relatively low price and a promising future.

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New rules make it easier and cheaper to operate drones

Individuals and companies will find it easier and cheaper to own and operate drones in India, under a new national policy notified on 26^th August. The policy, a liberalized version of rules first announced in March, will exempt a drone operator from seeking security clearance before registering a drone or applying for a licence. Also, foreign companies registered in India will be allowed to import and operate drones and their parts and will be regulated by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade. The Drone Rules 2021 have also done away with the requirement of possessing a certificate of airworthiness, unique identification number, prior permission and remote pilot licence for entities engaged in research and development (R&D) on drones. The rules will replace the UAS (unmanned aircraft system) Rules 2021 issued on 12 March, the aviation ministry said in a statement.

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New Drone Rules: Fees, Forms, Permissions and why PM Modi calls it ‘landmark moment’ | Key Takeaways

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Nazara Technologies acquires skill gaming platform OpenPlay for Rs 186.4 Cr

Nazara Technologies, which was India’s first gaming company to go public, has acquired Hyderabad-based skill gaming company OpenPlay for Rs 186.4 crore, according to a statement. OpenPlay operates a multi-game consumer gaming platform under the Classic Games brand, which hosts popular skill-based games. OpenPlay currently has an annualised gross gaming revenue run rate of Rs 80 crore, and is operating on EBITDA positive margins, according to Nazara’s statement. With its recent launch of influencers hosted skill gaming tournaments, the company is poised to grow its user base at rapid pace in the coming quarters.

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7) Politics

3 days after arrest, Narayan Rane attacks Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray again

Three days after he was arrested for making controversial remarks against Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, BJP leader Narayan Rane attacked him again while speaking at the party’s ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ in Ratnagiri. Speaking about his arrest, Narayan Rane alleged that the Shiv Sena-led oppositions could not accept the people’s response for him and the BJP. “That is why they arrested me,” he said.

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How does Narayan Rane’s arrest indicate changing political dynamics in Maharashtra?

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8) Sports

Manchester United agree deal to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus

Manchester United have agreed a deal to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, the Premier League club has announced. Financial details were not disclosed but British and Italian media said United would buy Ronaldo for 25 million euros on a two-year deal. Ronaldo, signed by Juve in 2018 for 100 million euros ($117.90 million) from Real Madrid in the hope of leading them to an elusive Champions League title, will leave the club with 101 goals, two league crowns and a Coppa Italia to his name.

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India vs England, 3rd Test, Day 4 Highlights: England beat India by innings and 76 Runs, level series 1-1

England, yet again, produced a brilliant spell of fast bowling to dismantle the Indian batting line-up, taking eight wickets in the first session on Day 4 to bowl out the visitors for 278 in the second innings and win the 3rd Test by an innings and 76 runs. The emphatic win at Headingley in Leeds helped the hosts level the five-match series at 1-1.

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Tokyo Paralympics: India’s Bhavinaben Patel takes home historic Silver, goes down fighting in final

Indian table tennis player Bhavinaben Patel signed off with a historic silver medal in her maiden Paralympic Games after going down 0-3 to world number one Chinese paddler Ying Zhou in the women’s singles class 4 final in Tokyo. The 34-year-old Patel’s impressive run at the Games ended with a 7-11, 5-11, 6-11 loss to Zhou, a two-time gold medallist, in the women’s singles summit clash which lasted 19 minutes. Patel had suffered a loss to Zhou in her first group stage match earlier in the week.

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9) Opinion

Crisis in Afghanistan turns the spotlight on Central Asia

With the humiliation of the most powerful nation on earth, the United States, Islamabad’s triumph in Kabul, and Beijing’s slow ascent into the driving seat in Afghanistan, the most important regional organization in South and Central Asia is destined to be the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Iran will soon become a full member of the SCO; Russia having prevailed upon Tajikistan and Uzbekistan to lift their veto on Tehran’s full membership. Once Iran has full access to the rights and privileges of the currently eight-member SCO, the major countries which consistently opposed Washington’s presence in Kabul for 20 years — Russia, China and Iran — will have an institutional framework to co-ordinate what they now want to do in Afghanistan.

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Why does the Fed need to taper & why is it such a worry for markets?

Though the Fed has till date not started tapering it has been making the markets well prepared for the same by tapering talk by some of the Fed officials. Thus, the market will be more than ready by the time Fed actually starts tapering this year in contrast to in 2013 when Bernanke suddenly announced in May about tapering. Due to the announcement, we could see some outflows from Emerging Markets like India but RBI has prepared the economy well enough by accumulating sufficient foreign exchange reserves to the tune of $612 billion. The equity markets have risen to all-time highs and therefore some fall is imminent but with Retail Investors driving the markets and India’s economy doing relatively well, the stock markets will bounce back soon enough. So, the effect of tapering should be relatively very less this time for India.

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Modi govt’s Rs 6-lakh-crore Asset Monetisation Plan & why it’s good for India’s political economy

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils Rs 6-lakh-crore National Monetisation Plan, dead assets across sectors are identified in a bid to monetise them without selling. The Print’s, Shekhar Gupta looks at roads, railways, power among other top sectors where languishing assets can turn into revenue-generating opportunities and unlock resources for the economy.

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Bigbasket, Curefit, 1mg: How Tata Group’s growing digital ambitions may be taking it closer to Reliance

Tata, the 153-year-old business’ stunning — and ever-expanding — digital appetite has made India Inc sit up and take note. Tata Digital, which houses the Group’s online businesses, has inked three major deals in three weeks. These include the $1.2 billion acquisition of India’s largest e-grocer Bigbasket; a $75 million investment in health and fitness start-up Curefit; and the acquisition of leading online pharmacy 1mg (deal size undisclosed). In one fell swoop, Tata Digital has managed to gain a significant presence in India’s internet economy, going beyond its own lifestyle commerce offering, TataCliq. To realize its vision of building a consumer platform that takes on the likes of Reliance, Amazon, and Flipkart, Tata Digital has appointed Mukesh Bansal as President. Bansal, now the weather-beaten start-up general in the Tata Sons camp, comes with a keen understanding of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, having built and scaled two successful businesses in Myntra and Curefit, and after playing a critical role in shaping India’s eCommerce narrative in the last decade.

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How embedded finance can democratise the fintech/digital lending segment?

Embedded finance, also known as embedded banking, integrates a financial service into a non-financial service. It enables consumer digital platforms to ‘embed’ or integrate financial services into themselves. Until now, if a business wanted to offer financial services, they needed to create their financial technology infrastructure to handle financial services. This process was not only expensive but also time-consuming. But with the invention of embedded finance, consumer-facing digital platforms can offer financial services natively integrated with their platform, which reduces the barrier of entry by 10x. A recent study by Lightyear Capital says that embedded finance will grow to $230 billion by 2025. That means the future for embedded finance looks brighter.

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Embedded Banking – In conversation with Murali Nair, President – Banking, Zeta

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SC allows women to take the NDA exam — Will this make a difference to military?

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With that, we come to an end for our Weekly Current Affairs August 2021 -Week 5. Hope you have liked it. Write your feedback in the comments below and let us know if there is anything else you would like us to cover.

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