RBI reports 76% of ₹2,000 notes returned Context : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) asked the general population to use the next three months to deposit and/or exchange the 2,000 banknotes that were in circulation as of May 19, 2023, as 76% of those […]
‘Human error’ led to Balasore train tragedy Context : The report to the Railway Minister and Railway Board states that the triple-train crash on June 2 was caused by errors in the signalling circuit modification performed at the Bahanaga Bazaar station, which led to the […]
Indian Refiners Paying In Yuan For Russian Oil Context: As a result of Western sanctions, which require Moscow and its clients to find alternatives to the dollar for payment settlement, Indian refiners have started paying for part of their imports of oil from Russia in […]
SWAMIH Fund Context: Prime Minister congratulates new homeowners in Bengaluru’s first project under SWAMIH Fund Relevance: GS-03 (Indian Economy) About: Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) – The SWAMIH Investment Fund is a social impact fund established to address the challenges faced by […]
The Bonn Climate Change Conference: Assessing Progress and the Road Ahead Context: The Bonn Climate Change Conference marked a significant milestone in climate negotiations, setting the stage for the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement at COP28. Relevance: GS-02, GS-03 (Important International Institutions) (Conservation) […]
India and the NATO Plus Dilemma: Balancing Autonomy and Security Context: The recent discussions surrounding India’s potential inclusion in the NATO Plus framework—that aims to bolster global defense cooperation and counter the strategic competition posed by the Chinese Communist Party. The article explores the implications […]
Navigating the Waters of Access: Analyzing the Progress, Challenges, and Way Forward for ‘Har Ghar Jal’ Missions in India Context: The analysis aims to delve deeper into understanding the commitment to ensure piped, potable water access for all rural households by 2024, the challenges and […]
