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Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS)
In News Recently, the government has suspended smart metre bids under its ?3.03 trillion Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) till 15 March due to multiple issues. Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) Aim: To help DISCOMs improve their operational efficiencies and financial sustainability. It is done by providing result-linked financial assistance to DISCOMs to strengthen supply […]
Rules for Deputation of DIGs
In News After its proposal to amend the All India Service Rules that would allow it to call any IAS, IPS or IFoS officer on central deputation with or without the state’s consent, the Centre has issued another order on central deputation of Deputy Inspector General-level IPS officers that may not be palatable to the […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Why student’s death challenges Indian evacuation, diplomacy on world stage (IR) Know about the Russia-Ukraine crisis,India’s concern How India’s evacuation exercise faces a challenge?and what lies ahead ? GS 2 8 Bracing for exodus of 4 mn refugees from ukraine […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 GST revenues cross 1.3 lakh crore in Feb. (Economy) What are the main features of GST,Legislative Basis Of GST,Advantages of GST,Challenges associated with it and what needs to be done to tackle them? GS 2 8 The Ukraine war, […]
Suez Canal
In News Cash-strapped Egypt has increased transit fees for ships passing through the Suez Canal with hikes of up to 10%. About The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway running north to south across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt, to connect the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The canal separates the African […]
Montreux Convention
In News Turkey is activating the Montreux Convention in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. About Meaning: Turkey is set to implement an international convention on naval passage through two of its strategic straits, which would allow them to limit the movement of Russian warships between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Significance of […]
Participatory Notes (P-notes)
In News Investments in the Indian capital market through Participatory notes (P-notes) dropped to ?87,989 crore at the end of January and experts believe that foreign investors will continue with their negative stance amid the Ukraine crisis. About Participatory notes (P-notes) P-Notes are financial instruments required by investors or hedge funds to invest in Indian […]
Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS)
In News Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is preparing to launch Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS). Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS) Aim: To have a separate scheme that can offer a guaranteed minimum rate of return to NPS subscribers, especially those who are risk averse. Currently, the NPS gives returns annually, based on […]
Konark Sun Temple
In Context Odisha government has planned to run the Sun Temple completely on solar energy Konark is going to be the first model town in Odisha to shift from grid dependency to green energy. About Konark Sun Temple Location: Konark is situated at a comfortable distance from the famous religious and tourist centre of Puri […]
