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RBI allows NRI to open rupee accounts abroad with authorized banks

Why in the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), along with the Central government, has reviewed the rules under… Continue reading RBI allows NRI to open rupee accounts abroad with authorized banks

Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Program (FTI- TTP)

Why in the News? The Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Program (FTI-TTP) is set to expand to seven major… Continue reading Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Program (FTI- TTP)

What is Central Suspect Registry?

Why in the News? In just three months since its launch, the Central Suspect Registry (CSR) has successfully declined over… Continue reading What is Central Suspect Registry?

What is Hydroclimate Whiplash?

Why in the News? Since earlier this month Los Angeles has been gripped by devastating wildfires fueled by a rare… Continue reading What is Hydroclimate Whiplash?

India successfully tests Indian Army’s first ‘Bhargavastra’ counter-drone micro missiles

Why in the News? India has achieved a significant milestone in defense technology by successfully testing its first domestically developed… Continue reading India successfully tests Indian Army’s first ‘Bhargavastra’ counter-drone micro missiles

Commissioning of INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer

Why in the News? Three frontline combatants—INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer—were commissioned into the Indian Navy at the… Continue reading Commissioning of INS Nilgiri, INS Surat, and INS Vaghsheer

[pib] QS World Future Skills Index

Why in the News? PM has expressed his happiness as the QS World Future Skills Index ranks India 2nd for… Continue reading [pib] QS World Future Skills Index

African leaders adopt new Kampala Declaration

Why in the News? The Extraordinary African Union Summit on the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) concluded in Kampala,… Continue reading African leaders adopt new Kampala Declaration

[pib] 9 Years of Startup India

Why in the News? On January 16 (National Startup Day), 2025, India marks 9 successful years of Startup India, a… Continue reading [pib] 9 Years of Startup India

McKinsey released Report on Demographic Transition and Depopulation

Why in the News? The report, ‘Dependency and Depopulation? Confronting the Consequences of a New Demographic Reality’, released by McKinsey… Continue reading McKinsey released Report on Demographic Transition and Depopulation

[16th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Social justice and a lost chance by a Prime Minister

PYQ Relevance: Q) Performance of welfare schemes that are implemented for vulnerable sections is not so effective due to absence… Continue reading [16th January 2025] The Hindu Op-ed: Social justice and a lost chance by a Prime Minister

Does ‘blood money’ have a legal standing?

Why in the News? The death sentence given to Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen for murdering her partner has… Continue reading Does ‘blood money’ have a legal standing?

Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?

Why in the News? The 267th Law Commission Report that was recently released, recommended including “hate speech” within the Indian… Continue reading Why have we normalised hate speech against women in politics?

Makaravilakku Festival

Why in the News? The Makaravilakku festival was celebrated at the hill shrine of Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. About the Makaravilakku… Continue reading Makaravilakku Festival

[pib] National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)

Why in the News? The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has inaugurated the 8th edition of the National Programme for… Continue reading [pib] National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)

Need quake warning systems: PM; working to better accuracy by 10-15%, says IMD DG

Why in the News? Recently, PM released the IMD’s Vision Document 2047, outlining a plan to achieve nearly perfect weather… Continue reading Need quake warning systems: PM; working to better accuracy by 10-15%, says IMD DG

India needs to be a global champion in sunrise sectors

Why in the News? India must lead in emerging industries to become a developed nation and a USD 32 trillion… Continue reading India needs to be a global champion in sunrise sectors

India summons envoy: Why Bangladesh has objected to fencing along the border

Why in the News? Recently, New Delhi called Bangladesh’s Acting High Commissioner to India to discuss border security and issues… Continue reading India summons envoy: Why Bangladesh has objected to fencing along the border

[pib] Release of National Livestock Mission Operational Guidelines 2.0

Why in the News? The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has released operational guidelines 2.0 for National Livestock… Continue reading [pib] Release of National Livestock Mission Operational Guidelines 2.0

Places in news: Kerch Strait

Why in the News? Two Russian ships spilled 3,350 tonnes of low-grade fuel into the Kerch Strait in Crimea, posing… Continue reading Places in news: Kerch Strait