In News National Mathematics Day is celebrated every year on December 22 to mark the birth anniversary of legendary mathematician, Srinivasa Ramanujan. More about the National Mathematics Day In 2012, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared December 22 as National Mathematics Day The year 2012 was also celebrated as the National Mathematics Year. Aim: The […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 Low-value loans fuelling NPAs in education sector (Economy) What are Non-Performing Assets (NPAs?know about data on Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in education loans of Public Sector Banks (PSBs). GS 2 8 Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill refereed to joint house panel (Polity […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 6 Upholding the autonomy of the Election Commission (Constitutional Bodies) Know about Election Commission of India,Powers and Functions ,Issues ,what manner of appointment is sufficient to preserve the independence of the ECI, and the fairness of elections? And more suggestions […]
In News Recently, The United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) ended in Montreal, Canada with a landmark agreement to guide global action on nature through to 2030. This conference was the biodiversity equivalent of the more high-profile climate meetings that are held every year. About the Conference It is chaired by China, hosted by Canada, and […]
In News Gujarat’s Vadnagar town, the iconic Sun Temple at Modhera, and the rock-cut sculptures of Unakoti in Tripura have been added to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With this, India now has 52 sites on UNESCO Tentative List. The list indicates the rich cultural and natural wealth of India and shows […]
In News Rule 267 of the Rajya Sabha rulebook has become a bone of contention in the Upper House. About Rule 267 It allows for the suspension of a day’s business to debate the issue suggested by a Member. The Rule gives special power to a Rajya Sabha member to suspend the pre-decided agenda of […]
In News The fifth Scorpène submarine, Vagir of Project – 75 Kalvari Class submarines has been delivered to the Indian Navy by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Mumbai. The submarine would shortly be commissioned into the Navy and enhance its capability. About Project 75 Project 75 includes the indigenous construction of six submarines of Scorpene […]
In News Recently, the Union government said that Funds from Project Tiger as well as the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management & Planning Authority (CAMPA) were used to finance the project to bring African cheetahs to India. The Centre was asked the details of the cost of transfer and yearly maintenance cost of African Cheetahs. More […]
In Context Recently, the data on Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in education loans of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) was obtained through the Right to Information Act. The data highlights Loans for premier institutes vs secondary institutes: The data shows that the default rate is much lower for loans disbursed to students in premier institutes as compared […]
In News Recently, Sri Lanka has agreed to use the Indian rupee (INR) for international trade. More about the news Indian rupee trade settlement mechanism: The Government of India said it is looking at ways to bring countries that are particularly short of dollars into the ambit of Indian rupee trade settlement mechanism. Sri Lanka’s […]
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