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RBI’s customer-centric initiatives
In News Prime Minister launched two customer-centric initiatives of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) The RBI Retail Direct Scheme and The Reserve Bank – Integrated Ombudsman Scheme. About February 2021: RBI made the proposal to allow retail investors to open gilt accounts to invest in G-secs directly. Retail Investors: An individual or non-professional investor […]
Personal Data Protection Bill 2019
In News A Parliamentary panel deliberating on the Personal Data Protection Bill has made certain recommendations. Recommendations Made Limit the exemptions available to the government under the current version by placing reasonable restrictions on how the exemption can be availed. The government be exempted only under a “just, fair, reasonable and proportionate procedure”. The government […]
High School Dropout due to Covid-19: Study
In News Remote education was inaccessible to most children, says the survey. About Survey: A new national sample survey is done by ICRIER and LIRNEasia, a think tank focusing on digital policy. Internet penetration: Over 13 crore people came online in 2020-21, pushing up the country’s total internet users to more than 47 crores. Overall, […]
Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project
In News The Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor project, an important project pegged at ? 600 crores (approximately). An estimated ? 300 crores were spent on purchasing land and buildings around the temple complex and for resettlement compensation alone. Kashi Vishwanath Temple It is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. It […]
Climate Change & Locust Infestations
In News Recently, experts at COP-26 stated that infestation of desert locusts, which has plagued a vast swathe from eastern Africa to India in recent years, is closely linked to climate change. About Plans to mitigate climate change must include action against pests and diseases, iterated by panelists at the Global Landscapes Forum Climate hybrid […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 As hate content spiked, cost cuts at Facebook hit its review team (Governance) What is Facebook doing or has done to tackle hate speech? GS 2 1 BrahMos needs to be taken to LAC, need wide roads, says govt (Governance) Can […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 1 India seeks $1 tn in ‘climate finance’ to meet its targets Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’ again, relief unlikely in next two days (Environment) What are the major takeaways from the ongoing climate agreement negotiations in Glasgow? Why […]
Nutrition Smart Villages
In News Recently, the Union Agriculture Minister announced the “Nutrition Smart Village” programme to reach out to 75 villages across India. About Objectives of the initiative: Promoting nutritional awareness. Education and behavioural change in rural areas involving farm women and school children. Harnessing traditional knowledge through the local recipe to overcome malnutrition and Implementing nutrition-sensitive […]
Acharya Kripalani
In News On 11 November, the Prime Minister paid tribute to freedom fighter Acharya Kripalani on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Who was Acharya Kripalani? About: He was born on 11 November 1888 in Hyderabad, Sindh. His original name was Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani but was popularly known as Acharya Kripalani. Before joining the freedom […]
