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Urban, multi-State cooperative banks to come under RBI supervision

To ensure that depositors are protected, the Centre has decided to bring all urban and multi-State cooperative banks under the direct supervision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Practice question for mains: Q. What are Cooperative Banks? How are they regulated? Discuss their role in extending credit facilities in rural India. What are Cooperative… Continue reading Urban, multi-State cooperative banks to come under RBI supervision

Universalising the PDS

The Public distribution system (PDS) is an Indian food Security Systemestablished under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution. PDS evolved as a system of management of scarcity through distribution of food grains at affordable prices. PDS is operated under the joint responsibility of the Central and the State Governments. The Central Government,… Continue reading Universalising the PDS

In news: Athirappally Waterfalls

The Kerala government recently gave the go-ahead for the proposed 163-megawatt (MW) Athirappally Hydroelectric Project. Information about some of India’s tallest waterfalls is provided in the B2b section. Kindly pen them down along with their respective states. They can be asked in the match the pair type question. Athirappally Waterfalls The famous Athirappally Waterfalls is… Continue reading In news: Athirappally Waterfalls

100 Years of Malabar Rebellion

With the 1921 Malabar Rebellion turning 100 next year, several movies have been announced back-to-back. Try this question from CSP 2015: Q. Which amongst the following provided a common factor for tribal insurrection in India in the 19th century? (a.) Introduction of a new system of land revenue and taxation- of tribal products (b.) Influence… Continue reading 100 Years of Malabar Rebellion

Initial Public Offer (IPO) of LIC

The government has started the process to launch the initial public offer (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) within this year. Read the complete thread here at: [Burning Issue] Divestment of LIC Try this question from CSP 2019: Q.In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?… Continue reading Initial Public Offer (IPO) of LIC

UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)

China will join a global pact to regulate arms sales that has been rejected by the United States. The New START, INF, Open Skies and now the ATT …. Be clear about the differences of these treaties. For example- to check if their inception was during cold war era etc. What is the Arms Trade… Continue reading UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT)

‘Decarbonizing Transport in India (DTI)’ Project

NITI Aayog in collaboration with International Transport Forum (ITF) is set to launch the “Decarbonising Transport in India” project with the intention to develop a pathway towards a low-carbon transport system for India. Note the following things about ‘Decarbonising Transport in India (DTI)’ Project: Associated international institution Whether the institution is a UN body or… Continue reading ‘Decarbonizing Transport in India (DTI)’ Project

Secrecy of ballot is the cornerstone of free and fair elections, says Supreme Court

Secrecy of ballot is the cornerstone of free and fair elections. The choice of a voter should be free and the secret ballot system in a democracy ensures it, the Supreme Court has held in judgment. The judgment came on an appeal against the Allahabad High Court decision setting aside the voting of a no-confidence… Continue reading Secrecy of ballot is the cornerstone of free and fair elections, says Supreme Court

Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan

PM Modi has launched the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan, an employment scheme for migrant workers. Practice question for mains: Q. Discuss the silent success of MGNREGA in COVID-19 times. Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan It is a skill-based employment scheme aimed primarily at migrant workers who have returned to their villages to escape the COVID lockdown… Continue reading Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan

Sukapha: The founder of Ahom kingdom

Recently, Assam CM ordered the arrest of a political commentator who had described Chaolung Sukapha as a “Chinese invader”. Practice question for mains: Q. Who are the Ahoms? Describe the role of Ahom Kingdom in cultural assimilation of modern-day Assam. Who was Chaolung Sukapha? Sukapha was a 13th-century ruler who founded the Ahom kingdom that… Continue reading Sukapha: The founder of Ahom kingdom

Reshaping the gig economy

3 min The shockwave that pandemic sent through the economy has been reshaping the global job market. Gig economy would have to accommodate the new entrants. This article underlines the changes in the gig economy after the pandemic. Four areas that need attention are also discussed here. What constitutes gig economy? The word “gig” includes… Continue reading Reshaping the gig economy

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

Indian officials attended the virtual 32nd special Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) plenary meeting, under the aegis of the FATF. Practice question for mains: Q. What is FATF? Discuss its role in combating global financial crimes and terror financing. What is the FATF? FATF is an intergovernmental organization founded… Continue reading Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

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