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Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 CJI NV Ramana names Justice UU Lalit as his successor In note to Govt (Polity and Governance) Know about Appointment of the CJI   GS 2 6   Amid protests, Rajya Sabha passes family courts Bill (Polity and Governance) What are […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 China holds military drills, fires missiles near Taiwan (International Relations) What is the genesis of the China-Taiwan tensions?So what has changed now? Implications of the rising tensions for India and way ahead .   GS 2  10 Waiting for democracy in […]

Analysis of the Financial Stability Report

In News  Recently, Reserve of Bank of India (RBI) released Financial Stability Report (FSR) Financial Stability Report (FSR) It  is published biannually and includes contributions from all the financial sector regulators.  Accordingly, it reflects the collective assessment of the Sub Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC-SC) on risks to stability of the […]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)

In News  (LIBOR) rose for the fourth straight session, rising roughly 2.5 basis points to 2.83229%, the highest since November 2008.  What Is London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)? It is a benchmark interest rate at which major global banks lend to one another in the international interbank market for short-term loans. It serves as a […]

Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022

In News Recently, the Lok Sabha passed a bill to grant statutory cover to already established family courts in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland.  The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022 About:  The Bill amends the Family Courts Act, 1984.  The Act allows state governments to establish Family Courts.  The central government is empowered to notify dates […]

Lumpy Skin Disease

In  Context  Over the last few weeks, nearly 3,000 cattle have died in Rajasthan and Gujarat due to a viral infection called the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD).  Lumpy Skin Disease About: It is caused by a virus called the Capripoxvirus and is “an emerging threat to livestock worldwide”.  It is genetically related to the goatpox […]

Central Vigilance Commissioner

In News Recently, Suresh N. Patel was sworn in as Central Vigilance Commissioner. About Central Vigilance Commissioner Santhanam Committee:  It was set up by the Government of India (Ministry of Home Affairs) vide Resolution in 1964 on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee. Prevention of corruption: It is an apex body for the prevention of corruption […]

Shrimad Rajchandra Mission

In News  The Prime Minister of India inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various projects of the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission worth more than 300 crore rupees at Dharampur in Gujarat.  About Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur is a spiritual movement for inner transformation through wisdom, meditation and selfless service.  Founded by Pujya […]

Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM)

In News Recently, Indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) were successfully test-fired from Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun. More about Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) About: It is a guided missile primarily designed to hit and destroy heavily armored military vehicles.  Sizes: ATGMs range in size from shoulder-launched weapons, which can be transported by a […]

Minerals Security Partnership

In News Recently, India has shown interest in joining the USA-led Minerals Security Partnership (MSP).  More about the partnership Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) is a US-led partnership initiative that aims to bolster critical mineral supply chains. The new grouping is aimed at catalysing investment from governments and the private sector to develop strategic opportunities. The […]