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The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Inflation edges past 6% in January (Economy) What is the present status of India’s retail inflation? Causes, how is it measured? and impact on the economy. GS 2 1 Govt. bans 54 new Chinese mobile apps   (IR) Why […]

e-Rupi Platform

In News The RBI has hiked the cap on e-Rupi prepaid digital vouchers from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1 lakh and enabled the instrument for multiple transactions. About e-Rupi Meaning e-RUPI is a cashless and contactless digital payments medium, which will be delivered to mobile phones of beneficiaries in the form of an SMS string […]

Guru Ravidas Jayanti

In News Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2022 will be celebrated on February 16, 2022. This will be the 645th Birth Anniversary of saint Guru Ravidas.  It is celebrated every year on Magh Purnima on the full moon day of Magh month with great enthusiasm and happiness all over India. Image Courtesy:TOI Guru Ravidas He was born […]

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

In News  The Centre has now mandated corporate India to furnish a comprehensive report on their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, specifying an 11-page form (CSR-2) for this purpose.  It is expected to give the government a comprehensive picture of the CSR funds spent and activities carried out. About Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)  It is […]

Agricultural Products’ Export Development Authority (APEDA)

In News  Recently, the Agricultural Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) celebrated its 36th Foundation Day.  About APEDA The Government in 1986 had set up APEDA through an Act of Parliament under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.  Then the newly created body replaced the then-existing Processed Food Export Promotion Council.  Headquarters: New […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1 LIC files papers, set for biggest Indian IPO ever (Economy) What are initial public offerings (IPOs)? How to invest in IPO, process  Why is the market talking about initial public offerings (IPOs)? GS 2 1 High school opens today in Karnataka […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   India non-committal on funding curbs on U.K. NGOs   (Polity and Governance) What is the FCRA? How is FCRA registration granted? For how long is the approval granted? On what basis is approval canceled? Why has the government been […]

Maharaja Surajmal

In News The Prime Minister paid tributes to Maharaja Surajmal on his birth anniversary. About Maharaja Surajmal He ruled in the 18th century and was the son of the Jat chieftain Badan Singh.  He was a great leader, a great fighter, a great diplomat and a great statesman of his time. He was described as […]

United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP)

In News  Recently, India signed an agreement with the United Nation’s World Food Programme (WFP) for the distribution of 50,000 MT of wheat that it has committed to sending Afghanistan as part of humanitarian assistance, with diplomatic efforts underway to begin sending truck convoys through Pakistan by road. World Food Programme (WFP) About: It was […]

Places in News: Solomon Islands

In News  Recently, the US stated that it will open an embassy in the Solomon Islands. The embassy announcement emphasizes building partnerships with allies in the region as a way to counter China’s growing influence and ambitions. About  The U.S. previously operated an embassy in the Solomons for five years before closing it in 1993.  […]

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