UPI QR Code-Central Bank Digital Currency Interoperability
Context: Banks are enabling the interoperability of Unified Payments Interface’s (UPI) Quick Response (QR) code with their central bank digital currency (CBDC) or e₹ application. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: UPI QR Code-CBDC Interoperability: Simplifying Digital Transactions Interoperability How e₹ Works: Benefits for Customers and Merchants: Understanding QR Codes: The Role […]
PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) Yojana
Context: During 2020-21 to 2022-23, a total of 107,156 beneficiaries have been trained under the PM-DAKSH Yojana. Relevance: GS II- Government Policies and interventions Dimensions of the Article: About PM-DAKSH It is implemented by the three Corporations under the Ministry: What is the Significance of the Scheme?
National Council of Educational Research and Training
Context: The 63rd Foundation Day of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) was recently observed in New Delhi, accompanied by the notable achievement of NCERT being granted the esteemed Deemed-to-be-University status. Relevance: GS II: Regulatory Bodies Dimensions of the Article: About NCERT The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is […]
The Implications of the Expansion of BRICS
Context: During the 15th BRICS summit in Johannesburg on August 24, it was revealed that the original five-member BRICS group consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa had extended invitations to six new nations. These new invitees include Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from West Asia, as well as Egypt […]
Building Infrastructure In Mountainous Areas
Context: Building infrastructure in mountainous areas cannot follow the same approach as in flat plains. The devastating floods in northern India in August have raised serious concerns among top officials. In the previous month, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, leading a bench, recommended the formation of an expert committee to conduct a thorough and […]
What are Urban Cooperative Banks?
Context: Recently, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) addressed concerns regarding Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) and emphasized the need to bolster their governance. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Banking) Dimensions of the Article: What are Cooperative Banks? Important Details with respect to Cooperative Banks Structure of co-operative banks in India Overview of Urban […]
About Vibrio Vulnificus
Context: Recently, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a national health alert to warn doctors and clinicians to be on the lookout for people infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Vibrio vulnificus -Source: The Hindu
About DIKSHA Platform
Context: The National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is set to integrate Personalised Adaptive Learning (PAL) into its existing Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) platform. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About DIKSHA Platform Features About National e-Governance Division (NeGD) -Source: The Hindu
About The Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF)
Context: Officials from the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry recently said the first tranche of loans to fund ongoing projects in tier-2 and tier-3 cities – under the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) will likely be disbursed soon. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Urban Infrastructure Development Fund (UIDF) Classification of […]
Inheritance Rights of Children from Void Marriages Under Mitakshara Law
Context: The Supreme Court has ruled that children born of void or voidable marriages can inherit their parent’s share in a joint Hindu family property under the Mitakshara Law. However, they won’t have rights to property belonging to other family members. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Void or Voidable marriage […]