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Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)

In  News  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that the State Bank of India (SBI), ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank will continue to be identified as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). About Domestic Systemically Important Banks D-SIBs are financial institutions that are large enough where they cannot be allowed to fall. RBI places D-SIBs […]

Use of Drones

In News In a nationwide programme to take the third eye to the sky, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has called for more effective utilization of drone applications.  Drone Rules 2021 Security clearance: It will exempt a drone operator from seeking security clearance before registering a drone or applying for a license. Foreign companies: registered […]

Asian Waterbird Census (AWC)

In  News  Recently, the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) found lower waterbird species diversity at East Delhi’s Sanjay Lake when compared to the count from the past three years. It is under way in parts of Delhi-NCR. Data from the census is expected to help with identifying and protecting areas that are important for waterbirds. Sanjay […]

Action Plan on Cheetah Introduction

In News An Action Plan regarding the introduction of the Cheetah in India was released in the 19th Meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) (Statutory Body).  Reintroduction Action Plan Under the plan, 50 Cheetahs will be introduced in the different National Parks in the country in a span of 5 years. Initially, translocating […]

Amendment to the Jagannath Temple Act

In News Recently, the Odisha state cabinet approved amendments to the Sri Jagannath Temple Act of 1954. Changes Post-Amendment Land Selling:  Following the amendment, the temple administration and concerned officials now have the power to sell or lease out temple land, without any approval from the state government.  Earlier, people who had occupied or were […]

Green Energy Corridor Phase-II

In News Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved the scheme on Green Energy Corridor [GEC] Phase-II for Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS). About The corridor is being made with the aim to facilitate grid integration and power evacuation of about 20 GW of renewable energy projects in seven states: […]

United Nations Security Council (UNSC)

In News  The United Nations Security Council got five new members as Albania, Brazil, Gabon, Ghana and the United Arab Emirates formally took up the posts they won in an election in June 2021. Estonia, Niger, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam finished their terms. About UNSC elections  Each year the General Assembly […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5   Govt response shows no study before fixing Rs 8L limit, SC told (Governance) What is the present annual income criteria for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation in NEET-PG (All India Quota) ?Why is it needed? Recent petitions and issues linked […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1    Govt. says ?8 lakh EWS income cap ‘best way forward’   (Polity and Governance) What are recommendations of a committee appointed by the centre  to determine criteria to identify the economically weaker sections (EWS) of society ?and objectives and […]

Zoji La Pass

In News Srinagar-Leh highway passing through Zoji-La closed for civilian vehicular movement till further orders, due to continuous spell of snowfall and extreme weather. About Zoji La History Zoji La Pass was captured by militias aided by the Pakistan Army in 1848, with the ultimate aim of capturing Ladakh. However, the pass itself was captured […]

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