Indian economy resilient despite global risks: RBI Context : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in its biannual Financial Stability Report (FSR) on Wednesday that the Indian economy and domestic financial system remain robust despite the increased uncertainties facing the global economy. What is […]
Cabinet clears NRF Bill to offer strategic direction to research Context : On Wednesday, the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023, was passed by the Union Cabinet. According to a press release from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the legislation aims to create […]
Centre Plans ‘Market’ Scheme to Promote Sustainable Living Context: The Environment Ministry has released a draught notification outlining a proposed “Green Credit Scheme” that would reward a variety of actions, such as afforestation programmes, water conservation, waste management, and the reduction of air pollution, by […]
Biofertilizer Scheme Gets Central Govt.’s Green Light Context: The PM-PRANAM (PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Generation, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) initiative, which was promised in the previous budget, was authorised by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday. What is Cabinet […]
Vande Bharat Trains Fail To Deliver Speed As Promised Context: From Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed off five more Vande Bharat Express trains, bringing the total number of these trains in service to 23. Although they are intended to go between […]
Registration of birth, death by Aadhaar authentication allowed Context : The Office of the Registrar-General of India (RGI) is now able to authenticate Aadhaar cards as part of the nation’s birth and death registration process thanks to permission from the Centre. Nevertheless, it is not […]
Seven Products From U.P. Get GI Tag Context Seven distinct goods from Uttar Pradesh now have trademarks attributable to the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. The goods that have received the Geographical Indication (GI) label include “Amroha Dholak,” “Mahoba Gaura Patthar Hastashlip,” “Mainpuri Tarkashi,” “Sambhal […]
NHRC sends notice to Maharashtra Context : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sent a notice to the State government requesting a detailed report in the matter from the Chief Secretary and the Director-General of Police within four weeks after the Maharashtra police allegedly freed […]
Sri Lanka To Restructure Its Domestic Debt Context : Prior to an exceptional weekend debate in Parliament on the government’s plan to restructure its domestic debt, Sri Lanka will shut down its banks and financial sector for five days starting on Thursday. What is the […]
Ensure Execution Of SoO Pact with Kukis Context The Suspension of Operations (SoO) deal with Kuki rebel groups in the hill areas will be carried out, Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged, according to Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday. The agreement mandates […]