National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL)
Context: Recently, the Union Minister of Cooperation informed the Lok Sabha about the National Cooperative Exports Limited. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL): Types of Members: Ordinary Members: Nominal or Associate Member: -Source: The Hindu, PIB
Alternative Investment Fund
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a directive to Regulated Entities (REs), including banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and other lenders, prohibiting them from investing in alternative investment funds (AIFs) schemes that have downstream investments in debtor companies. This move is aimed at addressing concerns related to the evergreening of stressed loans. […]
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita 2023
Context: The Lok Sabha approved three significant bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023, with the objective of comprehensively reforming India’s criminal laws. Union Home Minister, while introducing the bills, emphasized their purpose of replacing laws instituted during the British era with […]
Places of Worship Act 1991 Must Be Reviewed
Context: The recent approval by the Allahabad High Court for a survey of the Shahi Eidgah in Mathura has reignited a longstanding debate on the Places of Worship Act of 1991. Similar disputes, reminiscent of the Varanasi Gyanvapi case, have emerged in different parts of the country. Relevance: GS-2 Mains Question: The Places of Worship Act, as a […]
Revised Criminal Law Bills
Context: In the current parliamentary session, more than 140 members were absent when the three Bills, replacing India’s criminal laws, were passed. Creating laws without a significant presence of Opposition members reflects poorly on the legislative process. Many concerns related to the bills could not be addressed in Parliament due to the absence of a significant number […]
MoMSME Introduces Three Sub-Schemes Under RAMP Programme
Context: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) has launched three sub-schemes under the RAMP programme, aimed at bolstering the MSME sector in India. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Sub-schemes Unveiled in RAMP Programme MSME Green Investment and Financing for Transformation Scheme (MSME GIFT Scheme): MSE Scheme for Promotion and […]
Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has showcased significant advancements in incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into space exploration. This strategic move is in response to the rapid technological progress in these domains. Notably, ongoing projects such as the Gaganyaan Program are actively utilizing AI solutions. Relevance: GS III: Science and […]
About The Late Blight Disease
Context: Recently, experts from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) had cautioned farmers against the late blight disease attack on potato crop. Relevance: GS III: Agriculture Late Blight Disease: Understanding the Fungal Menace Prevalence: Symptoms: Spread Mechanisms: Control Measures: -Source: Indian Express
Allahabad HC Dismisses Petitions on Varanasi Mosque
Context: The Allahabad High Court has dismissed five petitions related to the Varanasi Mosque, asserting that the 1991 suit is not barred under the Places of Worship Act. The case will be transferred to the Varanasi Civil Judge’s court, with directions for expeditious proceedings, expected to conclude within six months. Relevance: GS II: Polity and […]
A Lumpy Skin Disease
Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised concerns about the accuracy of information regarding cattle deaths due to Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD). Relevance: GS II: Health Dimensions of the Article: What is the lumpy skin disease? How does it spread? Symptoms: What is the geographical distribution and how did it spread to India? Is it […]