In Context Public Sector banks are experiencing a sharp surge in the proportion of Mudra loans turning into non-performing assets (NPAs). The prime reason behind such a trend is the impact of Covid on incomes and repayment capacity of borrowers. About Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) MUDRA stands for Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency […]

In News The U.S. and Germany have stepped up pressure on Iran to return soon to talks on its nuclear programme. About Meanwhile, the U.N. nuclear watchdog, International Atomic Energy Agency, said Iran has continued to increase its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in breach of the accord. And, its verification and monitoring activities have […]

Internal Security Haqqani Network Syllabus: GS 3/Terrorism In News  Recently, The Haqqani Network emerged as the most powerful group in the new Taliban government, with four of the clan nominated as cabinet members. About  The Haqqani Network takes its name from the leader of the group, Jalaluddin Haqqani, who first fought the Soviet Army in […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1    Amid protests, Centre hikes MSP for rabi crops (Economy)   Why has the Centre increased the minimum support price (MSP) for wheat for the upcoming rabi season to ?2,015 per quintal, What is MSP? crops covered and other related […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   10   13   13 Afghanistan, security on table as key US, Russian officials arrive in Delhi Old ghosts return   Explained: Seven things to note in the new Afghan government Explained: Who are the Haqqani Network, the most powerful […]

In Context The recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Report mapping till the first three months of the pandemic (April-June 2020) has indicated 2 specific trends: Reversal of the falling share of agriculture A decisive turnaround in declining female participation Both of these trends signify a break from the steady structural transformation in the labour […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India addressed teachers and students during the inaugural conclave of ‘Shikshak Parv’.  Key Points from the Speech The Prime Minister praised the contribution of academicians, experts, teachers, at every level of the formulation of the National Education Policy and its implementation. He also highlighted that the transformation being […]

In News Recently, the Defence Minister of India released an order on Delegation of Financial Powers to Defence Services (DFPDS) 2021. Key Highlights of DFPDS 2021 It is providing enhanced delegation of Revenue Procurement powers to the Armed Forces (the Army, Navy and Air Force). Guidelines: The DFPDS 2021 consists of guidelines related to the […]

In News Recently, El Salvador became the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, although it suffered teething problems when the government had to unplug a digital wallet to cope with demand. El Salvador El Salvador, the country of Central America. It is the smallest and most densely populated of the seven Central American […]

In News  According to a report prepared by EMBER, India does not require additional new coal capacity to meet expected demand growth by the financial year 2030. Major Highlights of the Report  Impacts of new coal power plant:  The new coal power plant proposals of 27 gigawatts (GWs) of capacity could jeopardise the prospect of […]