About Internationalisation of The Rupee
Context: India is aiming to make the rupee a global currency. Pushing for a roadmap towards the internationalisation of the rupee, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) inter-departmental group (IDG) said with India remaining one of the fastest-growing countries and showing remarkable resilience in the face of major headwinds, the rupee has the potential to become an […]
About The Small Finance Banks
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently announced its decision to reject three applications for setting up Small Finance Banks as these applications were found not suitable for granting of in-principle approval to set up SFBs. RBI received approximately a dozen applications under the guidelines for ‘on-tap’ Licensing of Universal Banks and SFBs. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of […]
Scheme for Establishing Protection and Rehabilitation Homes for Trafficking Victims
Context: The Government of India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development has given its approval to a scheme that seeks to offer financial aid to states and Union Territories for the establishment of protection and rehabilitation homes catering to victims of trafficking. The scheme specifically focuses on states located along international borders where incidents of […]
About Exercise SALVEX
Focus: GS III: Security Challenges Why in News? The Seventh edition of Indian Navy – US Navy (IN – USN) Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted from 26 Jun – 06 Jul 23 at Kochi. About Exercise SALVEX Training and Collaboration: Skill Enhancement:
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Focus: GS I- Personalities in News Why in News? The Prime Minister has remembered contributions of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee and has paid rich tributes to him on his Jayanti. About Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
About The Gutti Koya Tribe
Context: Gutti Koya tribes people erect stone memorials in the event of death of their three most important service providers namely physician, priest and village leader. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Gutti Koya tribe The Gutti Koya tribe is a tribal community primarily found in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha in […]
125th Birth Anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju
Context: The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the closing ceremony of the 125th Birth Anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju at Hyderabad. Relevance: GS I: History Dimensions of the Article: Alluri Sitarama Raju Early Life and Background: Resistance against Colonial Rule: Mobilization of Tribal Communities: Preservation of Tribal Culture: Symbol of Resistance: […]
About Solar Radiation Management
Context: Solar radiation management (SRM) has emerged as a potential tool to counter the effects of global warming by reflecting sunlight back into space. Relevance: GS I: Geography Dimensions of the Article: About Solar Radiation Management Solar Radiation Management (SRM) is a climate engineering technique aimed at mitigating global warming by reducing the amount of […]
New Scheme for Pregnant Minor Victims of Sexual Assault
Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, has introduced a new scheme targeting pregnant minor victims of sexual assault who lack family support. The scheme, which has a budget of Rs 74.10 crore, aims to provide critical care and support to these victims throughout the country. It will include provisions such […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022
Context: The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, which was initially proposed in November, is anticipated to be presented during the Monsoon Session of Parliament commencing on July 20. The draft Bill has received approval from the Union Cabinet. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Significance of a Privacy Law Part […]