In News Recently, the startup ecosystem in India has started bracing itself for a long and bitter winter. About Reason: With funding starting to dry up due to global macro-economic factors and potential mass lay-offs in the next 12-18 months, particularly in sectors such as ed-tech and gaming that got a significant push during the […]

In News Recently, the Union government has proposed the New Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2022. Major provisions of the Bill Regulation: It seeks to regulate e-pharmacies and medical devices and provides for penalties including imprisonment for failing to pay compensation for injury or death during clinical trials for both drugs and medical devices. […]

In News Recently, India’s foreign exchange reserves fell to their lowest level in over 14 months as the central bank sold dollars to prop up the currency.   About the recent data The reserves fell $5.01 billion to $588.3 billion. The decline in the reserve comes amid the rupee hitting record lows. Reasons: The central bank […]

In Context Indonesia has announced “Digital Nomad Visas” for travellers, to attract more foreign tourists. Who are Digital Nomads ? According to the 2020 State of Independence in America Report by MBO Partners, “Digital nomads are defined as people who choose to embrace a location-independent, technology–enabled lifestyle that allows them to travel and work remotely, […]

In News India’s first Indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-1), INS Vikrant, successfully completed the fourth and final phase of sea trials. About INS Vikrant INS Vikrant was named after the warship that played a crucial role in the 1971 war. Designed: By the Indian Navy’s Directorate of Naval Design (DND), the carrier has been built at […]

In News  Microfinance companies are expecting greater growth in rural markets than urban, following new guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India . More In News  The central bank has allowed households earning up to ?3 lakh annually to be classified as eligible for microloans, expanding the market for microfinance institutions (MFIs).  The cap […]

In News The National Fisheries Development Board, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India celebrated the National Fish Farmers Day.   About National Fish Farmers Day It is celebrated on 10th July every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the Country.  It is the 65th […]

In News Recently,Sri Lankan parties agreed to form an all-party interim government after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s anticipated resignation. Seriousness of Srilankan Crisis  The government owes $51 billion and is unable to make interest payments on its loans. Political corruption is also a problem; not only did it play a role in the country squandering its […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 No resolution to Sri Lanka crisis (International Relations) What is the current status of the Sri Lankan economic crisis?How has India Assisted Sri Lanka in this Crisis?Why Helping Sri Lanka is in India’s Interests? And way ahead . GS 3 1 […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1&8   Stand with Lankan people as they seek aspirations: India   It happened in columbo  (International Relations )   How serious is this srilankan economic crisis ?its causes ,present status and How has India Assisted Sri Lanka in this Crisis? […]