In News With National Education Policy mandate, Odisha bats for the mother tongue of tribals. Major Highlights Overall statistics: Odisha is home to 62 different tribal communities including 13 particularly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs), making it the State with the most diverse indigenous communities in the country. Some of the tribal languages have less than […]
In News The Supreme Court in its judgment suggested some changes in the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Act (RERA) to protect the interests of homebuyers. Objectives behind Supreme Court’s judgement The RERA rules were diluted in many states and being misused by some developers. Many under-construction projects had still not been completed till the RERA […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister (PM) of India delivered the keynote at the inaugural Sydney Dialogue via video conferencing. Key Highlights The PM of India discussed the theme of India’s technology evolution and revolution. He noted recognition for India’s central role in the Indo Pacific region and in the emerging digital world. As a […]
In News The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new norms and asked the government to frame new legislation to curb illegal digital lending in the country. Digital lending is the process of availing credit online. About RBI had constituted the working group on digital lending including lending through online platforms and mobile apps […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS `3 1,9 &14 Centre works on tax framework to regulate cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrency must not end up in the wrong hands: PM Modi Brace up for Cryptocurrency (Cyber Security) Why India seeks global collaboration on regulating cryptocurrencies, with Prime Minister Narendra […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 Bankers must support job creators, says Modi (Economy) Major takeaways from the conference on ‘Creating Synergies for Seamless Credit Flow and Economic Growth, the present status of India’s banking system, Compare the current situation to the national leap […]
In News India stands at 82 in global bribery risk rankings, dips by five spots. Major Highlights Image: The Tribune Rankings: India has slipped to 82nd position in 2021, five places down from 77th rank last year, in a global list that measures business bribery risks. TRACE: The list by TRACE, an anti-bribery standard setting […]
In News According to the World Bank, India is the world’s largest recipient of remittances in the year 2021. Key Points India received $87 billion in 2021 with the United States being the biggest source, accounting for over 20 per cent of these funds. India had received over $83 billion in remittances in 2020. India […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Rani Lakshmibai on her Jayanti. About Rani Lakshmi Bai Lakshmi Bai was born on November 19, 1835, in Kashi, India. Early Life: Brought up in the household of the Peshwa (ruler) Baji Rao II. […]
In News Recently, Russia had carried out another successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile from the Severodvinsk submarine and hit a designated mock target in the Barents Sea. About Zircon hypersonic cruise missile Zircon’s tests are to be completed later this year and they will be commissioned by the Russian navy in 2022. […]