Yearly Archives: 2021
RBI Annual Report for 2020-21
In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its annual report for 2020-21. Key Highlights Impact of Covid-19 Waves While the economy has not moderated to the extent during the first wave of Covid-19, the surrounding uncertainties can act as a deterrent in the immediate period. The onset of the second wave […]
US Denies Rejoining Open Skies Treaty
In News Recently, the US has informed Russia that it will not rejoin the Open Skies Treaty. Background The US, under Donald Trump’s presidency, withdrew from the treaty in 2020. Russia showed disapproval and warned that it would erode global security by making it more difficult for governments to interpret the intentions of other nations, […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Page No. Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Some Pfizer doses could come in July, but no call on indemnity request: Govt (Health ) The ongoing discussions with […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 6 9 Twitter defaming India, defying laws, says govt. Nine-pin bowling aimed at free speech, privacy SC had cautioned govt. on privacy (Polity and Governance) The Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, rationale behind implementation, […]
Facts in News
Facts in News Char Dham project (Infrastructure) Recently, the Ministry of Railways announced that the Final Location Survey (FLS) for Broad Gauge (BG) rail connectivity to Char Dham is near completion. The Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways was entrusted to undertake the Final Location Survey […]
EU puts Sanctions on Belarus
In News Recently, the European Union (EU) has put sanctions on Belarus and cut off its aviation links. Belarus was part of the USSR before its disintegration in 1991 and lies on the flight path of routes within Europe and between Europe and Asia. Background Belarus authorities scrambled a fighter jet (Soviet-era MiG-29) which escorted […]
Currency Swap Between Bangladesh And Sri Lanka
In News Recently, Bangladesh’s central bank has approved a $200 million currency swap facility to Sri Lanka. Major Highlights A currency swap is effectively a loan that Bangladesh will give to Sri Lanka in dollars, with an agreement that the debt will be repaid with interest in Sri Lankan rupees. For Sri Lanka, this is […]
Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs)
In News The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has recommended a unified agency, i.e., Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs) for cross-border crimes. Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs) Integrated Law Enforcement Centres will be stationed at existing and proposed Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) established by the Land Port Authorities of India, Ministry of Home […]
UAE’s Golden Visa
In News Recently, a Bollywood actor received a golden visa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government. Golden Visa Eligibility Reasons Behind the Move Benefits for India Other programmes that have been introduced by UAE to bring in foreign residents The UAE has also approved an amendment to its residency laws allowing foreign university students […]
Editorial Analysis
- Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS): Scale Without Design and Execution
- A Grand Vision and the Great Indian Research Deficit
- Rebuilding Trust in Police Amid Scrutiny and Skepticism
- Aravalli Ecosystem: Supreme Court’s Impact on Definition
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
