About A Regional Rural Banks
Context: Union Finance Minister recently emphasised regional rural banks (RRBs) to upgrade their digital capability and increase penetration under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. Relevance: GS II: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)? Set up on the recommendations of Narasimhan Committee on Financial Inclusion in 1976. Shareholding: Functions of RRBs: Issues Related […]
PIB Summaries 31 August 2023
CONTENTS Regional Rural Banks Context: Union Finance Minister recently emphasised regional rural banks (RRBs) to upgrade their digital capability and increase penetration under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. Relevance: GS II: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: What are Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)? Set up on the recommendations of Narasimhan Committee on Financial Inclusion in 1976. Shareholding: Functions […]
Static Quiz 31 August 2023 (Indian Economy)
Current Affairs Quiz 30 August 2023
Current Affairs 30 August 2023
CONTENTS Article 35A Context: Article 35A, which empowered the J&K Legislature to define permanent residents of the State and provide them special privileges, denied fundamental rights to others. This remark was made by the CJI while heading a Constitution Bench, which is currently hearing pleas against the Centre’s move to abrogate Article 370. Relevance: GS […]
PIB Summaries 30 August 2023
CONTENTS Sickle Cell Anaemia Context: Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, launched the ‘Awareness Campaign and Training of Trainers’ as a part of the ‘Mission for Elimination of Sickle Cell Anaemia’ in New Delhi. Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: Sickle Cell Anaemia Symptoms The symptoms of sickle cell anaemia can vary from person […]
Static Quiz 30 August 2023 (Indian Polity)
About The ORON Aircraft
Context: Israel’s Defense Ministry and the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) recently announced they completed two years of outfitting the ORON aircraft with advanced intelligence-gathering technology. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology About ORON Aircraft: The ORON Aircraft is an advanced Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) mission aircraft developed collaboratively by the Israeli Defence Ministry’s Directorate […]
About The Nabhmitra Device
Context: Recently, the ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) successfully tested the Nabhmitra device at Neendakara. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Nabhmitra Device: The Nabhmitra device is a specialized satellite-based communication system designed to enhance the safety of fishermen during their maritime activities. Developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), this innovative technology offers several key […]
C-DOT’s TRINETRA
Context: Recently, the Minister of State for Communications, Government of India, launched the TRINETRA Security system at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) campus in New Delhi. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenegs Dimensions of the Article: C-DOT’s TRINETRA Key Facts about Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT): -Source: Indian Express, PIB