What are Small Savings Instruments?
The government has sharply slashed the rates on all small savings instruments for the first quarter of 2021-22 (Update: The… Continue reading What are Small Savings Instruments?
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[pib] Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 3.0
The Government has extended the scope of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) through introduction of ECLGS 3.0 to cover… Continue reading [pib] Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 3.0
Baikal Gigaton Volume Detector
Russian scientists have launched one of the world’s biggest underwater neutrino telescopes called the Baikal-GVD (Gigaton Volume Detector) in the… Continue reading Baikal Gigaton Volume Detector
OCI card holders no longer required to carry old passports for India travel
People of Indian origin (PIO) and the Indian diaspora having Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards are now not required… Continue reading OCI card holders no longer required to carry old passports for India travel
A new architecture of economic growth is required
The article highlights the factors to consider in framing the policies for the well being of the people. Increase in… Continue reading A new architecture of economic growth is required
Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process (HoA-IP)
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has attended the Heart of Asia Conference in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The 9th Heart of Asia-Istanbul… Continue reading Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process (HoA-IP)
CJI’s remarks on Uniform Civil Code
The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has lauded Goa’s Uniform Civil Code and encouraged “intellectuals” indulging in “academic talk” to… Continue reading CJI’s remarks on Uniform Civil Code
What is Happiness Curriculum?
The Delhi Deputy CM has said that during the pandemic, the Happiness Curriculum immensely helped them to apply life skills… Continue reading What is Happiness Curriculum?
[pib] PRISM Scheme
The Ministry of Science & Technology has inaugurated an Alignment and Awareness Event for the publicity of the DSIR-PRISM Scheme.… Continue reading [pib] PRISM Scheme
Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme
The Centre plans to roll out the Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme. ULPIN Scheme The ULPIN scheme has… Continue reading Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) Scheme
Election Commission’s new rule for polling agents
The Election Commission’s recent decision to change the rules for appointing polling agents has sparked off a debate in West… Continue reading Election Commission’s new rule for polling agents
[pib] Exercise Desert Flag-VI
Exercise Desert Flag –VI has successfully culminated with the de-induction of the Indian contingent from the UAE. Ex Desert Flag… Continue reading [pib] Exercise Desert Flag-VI
Teesta Water Sharing Deal
PM while on his tour of Bangladesh assured his best to ink the long-awaited deal over the Teesta and other… Continue reading Teesta Water Sharing Deal
N K Singh bats for moving Health Sector to Concurrent List
Health should be shifted to the Concurrent list under the Constitution, and a developmental finance institution (DFI) dedicated to healthcare… Continue reading N K Singh bats for moving Health Sector to Concurrent List
Places in news: Chilika Lake
The Chilika Lake in Odisha, Asia’s largest brackish water lake, was once part of the Bay of Bengal, a study… Continue reading Places in news: Chilika Lake
SC bats for women officers in Army
The Supreme Court has held that the Army’s “selective” evaluation process discriminates against and disproportionately affects women short service commission… Continue reading SC bats for women officers in Army
Amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has proposed several amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 (FCA),… Continue reading Amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
[pib] Mission Karmayogi
The Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has informed about the Mission Karmayogi to Parliament. Try this MCQ:… Continue reading [pib] Mission Karmayogi
Learning economic lessons from Bangladesh
The article examines the key driving factors of Bangladesh’s stellar economic progress and draws lessons for India. Overview of Bangladesh’s… Continue reading Learning economic lessons from Bangladesh
How fiscal stimulus in the U.S. will impact emerging economies
The article highlights how the faster recovery of the U.S. economy aided by the faster vaccination and stimulus packages may… Continue reading How fiscal stimulus in the U.S. will impact emerging economies
