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RBI Clampdown on Lenders could moderate Credit Growth in 2024-25

What is the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has undertaken rigorous regulatory actions to address lenders’ over-exuberance, enhance compliance culture, and protect customers. RBI’s Regulatory Actions: An Overview   Recent Examples: Recent regulatory moves by the RBI, such as restraining lending by IIFL Finance and JM Financial Products, and implementing restrictions on customer… Continue reading RBI Clampdown on Lenders could moderate Credit Growth in 2024-25

Karnataka approaches Supreme Court over NDRF Funds for Drought Management

What is the news? The Karnataka government has approached the Supreme Court against the Union government, seeking the release of drought relief funds from the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF). This disagreement marks the second major dispute after alleged ‘injustice’ in tax devolution and other allocations. Extent of Drought and Water Scarcity in Karnataka Rainfall… Continue reading Karnataka approaches Supreme Court over NDRF Funds for Drought Management

Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC)

Why in the news? Agriculture Minister has recently inaugurated the Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi. What is Krishi ICCC? The ICCC incorporates multiple IT applications and platforms to provide actionable insights and aid informed decision-making. 8 large LED screens display crucial information such as crop yields, production,… Continue reading Krishi Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC)

What is the District Election Management Plan? | Explained

Why in the news? The conduct of elections has become increasingly complex and multifaceted, requiring meticulous planning and execution to ensure a free, fair, and inclusive electoral process A cornerstone of this planning process is the District Election Management Plan (DEMP), a comprehensive document that uses statistics and analysis to ensure the smooth conduct of… Continue reading What is the District Election Management Plan? | Explained

Krutrim AI: India’s indigenous AI

Why in the news? Krutrim AI is Ola’s homegrown AI assistant, designed to cater to the diverse needs and nuances of Indian consumers, bridging the gap between conventional AI and specific cultural contexts. Krutrim’s Capabilities Multilingual Support: Krutrim boasts the ability to converse in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Kannada, Bengali, Gujarati, and Hinglish,… Continue reading Krutrim AI: India’s indigenous AI

North Atlantic Right Whales: Threats and Conservation Imperatives

Why in the news? North Atlantic right whales face a grave threat due to entanglement in fishing gear, contributing to their critically endangered status. Entanglement not only leads to physical harm but also affects reproductive success, exacerbating the species’ decline. Impact of Entanglement Lethal and Sublethal Effects: Entanglement in fishing gear leads to energy expenditure,… Continue reading North Atlantic Right Whales: Threats and Conservation Imperatives

[26 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China, a ‘want-to-be’ superpower

PYQ Relevance:Mains:  Q) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is viewed as a cardinal subset of China’s larger ‘One Belt One Road’ initiative. Give a brief description of CPEC and enumerate the reasons why India has distanced itself from the same. (UPSC IAS/2018)  Q) ‘China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools… Continue reading [26 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: China, a ‘want-to-be’ superpower

[25 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: TB Control in India Calls for person-centered Solutions

PYQ Relevance:Mains: Q) “Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. ( UPSC IAS/2021)  Q) Appropriate local community-level healthcare intervention is a prerequisite to achieving ‘Health for All’ in India. Explain. (UPSC IAS/2018)  Prelims:In India, the term “Public Key Infrastructure” is used in the… Continue reading [25 March 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: TB Control in India Calls for person-centered Solutions

On the resurgence of Mumps in Kerala

Why in the news?  Mumps, an acute viral infection that historically affects children, has been spreading like wildfire in Kerala, for the past few months. Context: Despite being a vaccine-preventable disease, mumps has never been a part of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) because of the disease’s no-mortality profile and the perception that it has… Continue reading On the resurgence of Mumps in Kerala

IAU approves ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ as name for Chandrayaan-3 Landing Site

What is the news? The International Astronomical Union (IAU) working group for Planetary System Nomenclature recently sanctioned the name ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander, marking a significant milestone in planetary nomenclature. About International Astronomical Union (IAU) The IAU was founded on July 28, 1919, during the Constitutive Assembly held… Continue reading IAU approves ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ as name for Chandrayaan-3 Landing Site

Postal Ballot Voting: Eligibility and Process for Lok Sabha elections 2024

Why in the news? The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced that media persons covering “polling day activities” are now eligible to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2024 and state Assembly polls through postal ballots. What are Postal Ballots? Postal ballots, also known as mail-in ballots, allow registered voters to cast their votes… Continue reading Postal Ballot Voting: Eligibility and Process for Lok Sabha elections 2024

Clinical Trials for MTBVAC Tuberculosis Vaccine in India

What is the news? Bharat Biotech, in collaboration with Spanish biopharmaceutical company Biofabri, has initiated clinical trials for the Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Vaccine (MTBVAC) in India, marking a significant milestone in TB vaccine development. The only currently available TB vaccine, the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine (BCG), was developed 100 years ago and is less effective. About MTBVAC… Continue reading Clinical Trials for MTBVAC Tuberculosis Vaccine in India

[pib] Project ANAGRANINF

What is the news? The Technology Development Board (TDB) has allocated a grant of ₹75 Lakhs for the project “ANAGRANINF – Development of a Novel Class of Antibiotics against Gram-Negative Bacterial-Infections,” totalling ₹1.5 crores. What is Project ANAGRANINF? Project ANAGRANINF is titled “Development of a Novel Class of Antibiotics Against Gram-Negative Bacterial-Infections.” It is a… Continue reading [pib] Project ANAGRANINF

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