PIB 6th March
Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana Prime Minister said the central government and the state governments are taking all the required steps to tackle the threat of corona virus. He said India also has very skilled doctors medical star resources as well as complete awareness among the citizens. He said that vigilant citizens have a very […]
PIB 1st March
MOU: INDIAN AIR FORCE AND SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY Focus: Prelims Why in news? As a unique initiative of Indian Air Force, the IAF and Savitribai Phule Pune University entered into an academic collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a ‘Chair of Excellence’ at Department of Defence & Strategic Studies on 29 […]
PIB 19th March
Contents: ISRO to launch 36 missions in 2020-21 Ministry of Jal Shakti on Aquifer Mapping Draft National Water Policy Implementation of PM’s 15 Point Programme by Ministry of Minority Affairs ISRO TO LAUNCH 36 MISSIONS IN 2020-21 Focus: GS-III Science and Technology, Prelims Why in news? Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has planned 36 missions […]
4th April – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: The spectre of a post-COVID-19 world Explained: Cytokine storms — or when the body’s own immune system leads to COVID-19 deaths Coronavirus lockdown: Factors countries should consider when lifting restrictions THE SPECTRE OF A POST-COVID-19 WORLD Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, Disaster Management Why in news? As COVID-19 spreads exponentially across the world, and the […]
3rd April – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: Making the private sector care for public health Safe forests, safe people: Zoonotic Diseases MAKING THE PRIVATE SECTOR CARE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH As the battle against COVID-19 continues in India, it is unclear how well prepared the healthcare system is in dealing with the pandemic. There exist resource constraints at both the Central and […]
2nd April – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: Still no bullseye, in volume and value The battle to set oil prices: Russia’s move to reject production cuts Tablighi Jamaat: its purpose, how it runs STILL NO BULLSEYE, IN VOLUME AND VALUE: ON DEFENCE EXPORTS AND DEFENCE IMPORTS Focus: GS-III Indian Economy, Internal Security According to a report released by Stockholm International Peace […]
1st April – Editorials/Opinions Analyses
Contents: Explained: British-era law invoked in Panchkula to curtail movement Explained: What is being sprayed on migrants, and is it safe? EXPLAINED: BRITISH-ERA LAW INVOKED IN PANCHKULA TO CURTAIL MOVEMENT Focus: GS-II Governance, Prelims In March end, authorities in Panchkula invoked an otherwise redundant British-era law, titled the “Punjab Village and Small Towns Act”, to […]
Current Affairs for UPSC IAS Exam – 4 April 2020
Contents: SC calls for quick end to Kerala-Karnataka border row Lockdown lifts Delhi’s air quality to a 5-year high Life turns turtle for MSMEs as lockdown chokes Questions over foreign donations for PM-CARES UNGA adopts resolution calling for global solidarity, cooperation to fight COVID-19 NSA to be slapped against persons who attack policemen SC CALLS […]
April 4th Static Quiz On Environmental Science
V1C8: FINANCIAL FRAGILITY IN THE NBFC SECTOR
NBFC: Financial institutions that offer various banking services but do not have a banking license. They are primarily responsible for making investments but do not have the authority to accept deposits. NBFCs cannot form part of the payment and settlement system. This means that cannot issue cheques drawn on itself. The deposit insurance facility of […]