Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)
Context: Currently, the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is developing 900 rainwater harvesting (RWH) pits along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor in a move to ensure environmental sustainability. Relevance: GS III: Infrastructure Dimensions of the Article: Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Origin: Objectives: Features: Differences from Existing Systems: -Source: Times of India
Public Sector Banks Issue Look-out Circulars
Context: Since 2018, six Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have issued 1,071 Look-out Circulars (LOCs) to prevent wilful defaulters from absconding to other countries. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What is a Look-Out Circular (LOC)? Issuance and Validity Maintenance and Action Power of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) About Wilful Defaulter: Criteria for […]
Launch of National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX)
Context: The Health Ministry and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) are collaborating to launch the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX). This digital platform aims to enable patients to access quality healthcare quickly and reduce out-of-pocket expenses. NHCX will connect insurance companies, healthcare service providers, and government insurance scheme administrators to streamline […]
MONTHLY PIB SUMMARIES MAY 2024 | MONTHLY COMPILATION FOR UPSC
Legacy IAS May 2024 PIB SUMMARIES – Monthly Compilation for UPSC Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam) will be extremely crucial for your UPSC preparation. The source, Press Information Bureau of India is indubitably the most important source of Current Affairs for any UPSC aspirant. In this Compilation you will find important PIB articles from the […]
Current Affairs 10 June 2024
CONTENTS Launch of National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX) Context: The Health Ministry and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) are collaborating to launch the National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX). This digital platform aims to enable patients to access quality healthcare quickly and reduce out-of-pocket expenses. NHCX will connect insurance companies, healthcare service […]
PIB Summaries 10 June 2024
CONTENTS NHAI Invites Expressions of Interest for GNSS-based Toll Collection Context: NHAI has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) from around the world for the implementation of GNSS-based (satellite-based) electronic toll collection to provide a seamless and barrier-free tolling experience for National Highways users. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) System: Significance:
Static Quiz 10 June 2024 (Geography)
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 10 June 2024
CONTENTS Anchoring Inflation for Long-Term Growth Context: The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has opted for the eighth consecutive time to maintain the benchmark repo rate at 6.50%, citing concerns that high food inflation could undermine efforts to achieve lasting price stability. Governor Shaktikanta Das, who recently suggested that inflation was beginning to retreat, highlighted […]
Current Affairs Quiz 08 June 2024
Current Affairs 08 June 2024
CONTENTS RBI’s Strategic Move: Repatriation of Gold Context: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has undertaken a significant strategic move by bringing back over 100 tonnes of gold from the UK to its domestic vaults. This has marked the largest such repatriation since the early 1990s and signifies the RBI’s evolving approach to managing […]