RBI CUTS REPO RATE AGAIN, EXTENDS MORATORIUM
Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) further reduced the key interest rate or the repo rate by 40 bps on 22nd May 2020 after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting as the COVID-19 pandemic induced lockdown continues. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the moratorium on repayment for term loans by […]
MISSION SAGAR – INS KESARI AT PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS
Focus: GS-III International Relations Why in news? As part of Mission Sagar, Indian Naval Ship Kesari entered Port Louis Mauritius on 23 May 2020. ‘Mission Sagar’, is in consonance with the Prime Ministers vision of Security and Growth for All in the Region ‘SAGAR’. Details Indian Naval Ship Kesari is carrying COVID related essential medicines […]
ADDITIONAL NDRF TEAMS DEPLOYED: AMPHAN
Why in news? Ten additional NDRF teams have been mobilized and are being rushed at the earliest from NDRF locations outside West Bengal to provide support to West Bengal for post cyclone Amphan management. The additional deployment of 10 teams will bring the total deployment to 36 teams of NDRF across the 6 districts of […]
HUNAR HAAT TO RESTART WITH THEME OF “LOCAL TO GLOBAL”
Why in news? After a gap of about 5 months due to the Corona pandemic, “Hunar Haat” will restart from September 2020 with the theme of “Local to Global”. Hunar Haat has become “Empowerment Exchange” of artisans and craftsmen from across the country. Hunar Haat provides market and opportunity to master artisans and craftsmen from […]
WORLD TURTLE DAY
Why in news? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), along with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) celebrated World Turtle Day on 23rd may 2020. In order to conserve turtles and other wildlife, NMCG has taken up several initiatives including establishing conservation centers and creating public awareness about the subject. World Turtle Day World Turtle […]
29th May – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents For a reset in India-Nepal relations Explained: RBI discontinuing 7.75% saving bonds The Great Decentralization that coronavirus has heralded FOR A RESET IN INDIA-NEPAL RELATIONS Focus: GS-II International Relations, Prelims Introduction The long-standing territorial issue surrounding Kalapani region close to the Lipulekh Pass on the India-China border, which is one of the approved points […]
29th May Current Affairs
Contents India set for Deepest Recession Yet, Crucial Q4 Numbers India co-opts solar grid to fend off OBOR’s shadow LAC standoff Developments: Resolving, Infrastructure, U.S. SC: Migrants can’t be made to pay for travel U.S. bill on Uighur rights China passes controversial Hong Kong law INDIA SET FOR DEEPEST RECESSION YET, CRUCIAL Q4 NUMBERS Focus: […]
PIB 28th May
Contents Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) Instant PAN through Aadhaar based e-KYC Delimitation Commission FINANCIAL STABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (FSDC) Focus: GS-III Indian Economy Why in news? Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs chaired the 22nd Meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on 28th May 2020. Highlights The meeting reviewed […]