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Crypto Currencies

In News The Lok Sabha approved the Finance Bill, 2022. The approval completes the budgetary process for the next financial year. It has proposed to levy a flat 30% tax on capital gains from crypto currencies/assets, non-fungible tokens (NFT) etc. with effect from April 1, 2022. What is a Cryptocurrency? It is a digital currency […]

National Cooperation Policy

In News A parliamentary standing committee has advised the newly created Cooperation Ministry to exercise utmost prudence in chalking out activities and programmes at the national level so that federal features of the country are not impinged upon. Proposed Actions ‘Cooperative Societies’ is a State subject in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. The ministry […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 5   5&9 Wang Yi reaches Delhi, set to meet Jaishankar, Doval today   In UNSC, India abstains on resolution by Russia Our decision in national interest,for peace :govt (IR) What is the background and present status of military standoff along the […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1,6&10   Govt. steps in to tackle Russian trade hurdles Time for India to redefine its relationship with Russia  India abstains on UNGA votes   (IR) How Russia’s war on Ukraine has decisively shaped international opinion? How Indian foreign policy is also […]

Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)

In News  Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor inaugurated the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) in Bengaluru which is intended to encourage and nurture financial innovation in a sustainable manner through an institutional set-up. About RBIH It has been set up as a Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013 with an […]

World Air Quality Report 2021

In News  The 2021 World Air Quality Report was released, the report presented an overview of the state of global air quality in 2021. About IQAir, a Swiss group that measures air quality levels based on the concentration of Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5. IQAir endeavours to engage, educate, and inspire governments, researchers, Non-Government Organisations, companies, […]

Pure Time Preference Theory

In Context The pure time-preference theory of interest is an economic theory that seeks to explain the phenomenon of interest.  About Pure Time Preference Theory American economist Frank Fetter was the best-known proponent of the pure time-preference theory in the 20th century through his 1904 book The Principles of Economics.  It states that interest arises […]

Pacer Initiative

In News The Polar Science and Cryosphere (PACER) scheme has been approved for continuation during 2021-2026. About Pacer Initiative The Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme comprises the Antarctic program, Indian Arctic program, Southern Ocean program and Cryosphere and Climate program. Implementation: It is implemented through National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), […]

India -Oman Cooperation

In News  Recently ,the Minister of External Affairs of India met his Oman counterpart and discussed growing cooperation in various fields including defence, energy, space and science and technology. Key Highlights of the Meeting The two ministers reviewed cooperation in areas such as politics, economy, energy, investment, science and technology and humanitarian issues.  They focused […]

GSAT 7 Satellites

In News  The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for procurement of a GSAT 7B satellite, along with equipment like Night Sight (image intensifier), 4X4 light vehicles, and Air Defence Fire Control Radar (light). What are the GSAT 7 series satellites? GSAT 7 satellites are advanced satellites developed by the Indian […]

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