In News Recently, Former IPS officer Iqbal Singh Lalpura, who joined BJP in 2012, has been chosen as chairman of the National Commission for Minorities. National Commission for Minorities(NCM) Background: In 1978, the setting up of the Minorities Commission (MC) was envisaged in the Ministry of Home Affairs Resolution. In 1984, the MC was detached […]
In News Recently, the Government allowed disinvested PSUs to set off previous losses. About the recent developments In order to facilitate the strategic disinvestment, it has been decided that Section 79 of the Income-tax Act, 1961, shall not apply to an erstwhile public sector company that has become so as a result of strategic disinvestment. […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3 After GM, Harley, Ford Motor drives out, shuts plants (Economy) Why are the automobile companies exiting India? What are the challenges faced by these companies? How will it impact India and what is the way ahead? GS 2 3 BRICS leaders […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 BRICS seeks ‘inclusive’ intra Afghan dialogue (IR) Key Takeaways from 13th BRICS summit, what are the major decision taken in the context of Afghanistan, objectives and needs, learn facts related to BRICS GS 2 2 IITs top […]
Defence Air defence missile (MRSAM) System Syllabus: GS 3/Defence In News The first deliverable Firing Unit (FU) of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) System handed over to Indian Air Force (IAF) to boost India’s defence capabilities. About The MRSAM (IAF) is an advanced network-centric combat Air Defence System developed jointly by the Defence […]
In News The Centre has increased the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat for the upcoming rabi season to ?2,015 per quintal, a 2% hike from last year. Oilseeds and pulses such as mustard, safflower and masoor dal saw higher MSP increases of up to 8% in a bid to encourage crop diversification. About Minimum […]
In News Recently, the Minister of State, Jal Shakti Ministry presided over the e-launch of Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2021 under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase -II. About Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2021 Background: Commissioned by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Aim: To support the acceleration of ODF […]
In Context Recently, eight of India’s major banks joined the Account Aggregator (AA) network. About AA framework was created through an inter-regulatory decision by RBI and other regulators. Based on the Data Empowerment and Protection Architecture (DEPA) framework It allows users to securely access their data and share the same with third parties What is […]
In News Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the signing of an agreement between India and Portugal on the recruitment of Indian citizens to work in that European country. About The present agreement would set an institutional mechanism for partnership and cooperation between India and Portugal on sending and accepting Indian workers. Implementation Strategy: Under this […]
In News Recently, the BRICS summit was held via virtual mode with the Prime Minister of India as the host. About It was the 13th BRICS Summit. The New Delhi Declaration was the first statement by the grouping since the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Leaders stressed the need for an “inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue”. […]
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