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Reverse Repo Normalisation

In Context  State Bank of India believes the stage is set for a Reverse Repo Normalisation in India. What is reverse repo and how does it fit into policy normalisation? Repo Rate: The (fixed) interest rate at which the Reserve Bank provides overnight liquidity to banks against the collateral of government and other approved securities […]

India’s Nomination for World Heritage List for 2022-2023

In  News  Hoysala temples of Belur, Halebid and Somnathapura in Karnataka have been finalised as India’s nomination for consideration as World Heritage sites for the year 2022-2023. All three Hoysala temples are protected monuments of the Archaeological Survey of India. Earlier, the UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre (WHC) had agreed to publish Hindi descriptions of India’s […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1,710,15& 17   Buoyant tax mop-up frees fiscal space for spending Economic Survey: Focus on the need for crop diversification and substituting fertilisers  MGNREGS jobs still higher than pre-Covid level: Economic Survey The room to grow   Ramp-up support What the Economic Survey […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1 1,000 people allowed at election meetings (Constitutional Bodies) Election Commission of India, Articles related to Elections, Structure of the Commission, Functions, Importance, Challenges to the independent functioning of the ECI. GS 3 1,10& 12 Survey pegs growth at 8-8.5% in […]

UK and India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

In News Recently, India and the United Kingdom concluded the first round of discussion for the ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA).  About The discussion was conducted over two weeks and included 32 sessions that dealt with 26 policy areas, The discussion spanned over the topics: Customs and trade facilitation,  sanitary and phytosanitary measures,  technical barriers […]

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day

In News Neglected tropical disease day is observed every year on 30th January. It was declared in the 74th World Health Assembly (2021). The proposal to recognise the day was floated by the United Arab Emirates. It was adopted unanimously by the delegates. About Definition: NTDs is an umbrella term that refers to 20 medically […]

United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL)

In Context The Economic Survey 2021-22 has called for a standardised framework for Cross-Border insolvency as the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Need The IBC currently does not allow for automatic recognition of any insolvency proceedings in other countries.  The present provisions lead to uncertainty of outcomes of claims for creditors, debtors and other stakeholders […]

Collegium System

In News Recently, the Supreme Court collegium has recommended the elevation of Madras High Court Acting Chief Justice (ACJ) Munishwar Nath Bhandari as its Chief Justice. He would take oath after the issuance of a Presidential notification. Constitutional Provisions for Appointment of Judges Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the […]

Economic Survey 2021-22

In News  Recently, the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs presented the Economic Survey 2021-22 in the Parliament.  What is the Economic Survey? It is an annual document prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Finance under the guidance of the Chief Economic Advisor. It is regarded as the official report […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   Govt misled House on Pegasus, says Congress; moves privilege motion (Cyber Security) What do we know about Pegasus? What is known about the use of Pegasus in India? Does India have laws against unauthorised hacking? GS 3 8 Budgeting for […]

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