Principles of Responsible Banking (PRBs)
Global banks are pledging to report annually on the carbon emissions linked to the projects they lend to in an… Continue reading Principles of Responsible Banking (PRBs)
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Life, work and legend of Adi Shankaracharya
PM has unveiled a 12-foot statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath, where the acharya is believed to have attained samadhi… Continue reading Life, work and legend of Adi Shankaracharya
Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)
The National Highway Authority of India’s first infrastructure investment trust has raised more than Rs 5,000 crore, informed the Ministry… Continue reading Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs)
Iran has enriched over 210 kg of Uranium to 20%
Iran’s atomic agency has said that its stockpile of 20% enriched uranium has reached over 210 kilograms, the latest defiant… Continue reading Iran has enriched over 210 kg of Uranium to 20%
Centre cuts Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel
The Government has finally reduced fuel prices by slashing excise duties on petrol and diesel by ₹5 and ₹10 per… Continue reading Centre cuts Excise Duty on Petrol and Diesel
Gujarat grants Parole to Prisoners as Diwali gift
The Gujarat government has decided to grant 15-day parole to prisoners above 60 years of age and women prisoners, except… Continue reading Gujarat grants Parole to Prisoners as Diwali gift
RBI issues revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework
The RBI has issued a revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework for banks to enable supervisory intervention at “appropriate time”… Continue reading RBI issues revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework
India launches Infrastructure for the Resilient Island States (IRIS)
The PM has launched the Initiative for the Resilient Island States (IRIS) for developing infrastructure of small island nations. What… Continue reading India launches Infrastructure for the Resilient Island States (IRIS)
In news: National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) will examine the complaint of a decorated Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer against… Continue reading In news: National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC)
[pib] Manipuri Basanta Raasa
As part of the celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a celebration of Destination North East India, dance and music… Continue reading [pib] Manipuri Basanta Raasa
Mixed signals on growth-inflation dynamics
Context We are now at that point in the cycle where all central banks — the RBI, the US Fed,… Continue reading Mixed signals on growth-inflation dynamics
India offers ‘Panchamrita’ Strategy for Climate Conundrum at Glasgow
PM Modi has proposed a five-fold strategy called the ‘Panchamrita’ for India to play its part in helping the world… Continue reading India offers ‘Panchamrita’ Strategy for Climate Conundrum at Glasgow
[pib] BASIC Countries
The Union Environment Minister has delivered the statement on behalf of the BASIC group of countries at the UN Climate… Continue reading [pib] BASIC Countries
There’s a mismatch between India’s graduate aspirations and job availability
Context There is a huge pool of unemployed university graduates with unfulfilled aspirations. This group of dissatisfied, disgruntled youth can… Continue reading There’s a mismatch between India’s graduate aspirations and job availability
MGNREGS faces negative net balance
The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) faces a negative net balance of Rs. 8,686 crores, including payments… Continue reading MGNREGS faces negative net balance
Katol L6 Chondrite Meteorite
Last month, researchers from the Geological Survey of India collected some meteorite fragments near the town of Katol in Nagpur… Continue reading Katol L6 Chondrite Meteorite
[pib] Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar
The Prime Minister has recalled the rich contributions of Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on Thevar Jayanthi. Who was M. Thevar (1908-1963)?… Continue reading [pib] Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar
US research highlights Indian farming practices
A paper has recently published in the US has found that Integrated farming with intercropping increases food production while reducing… Continue reading US research highlights Indian farming practices
In India, the steady subversion of equality
Context The sharp turns away from democracy seen recently in the country must jolt citizens into stopping the descent. Equality… Continue reading In India, the steady subversion of equality
How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce?
The department for the promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) in the ministry of commerce and industry is building… Continue reading How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce?
