In the News  the government decided to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme to the pharmaceuticals, chemicals and iron & steel sectors with effect from December 15. The move is aimed at boosting exports at a time they have been impacted due to the global economic slowdown and demand […]

In News Since inception, about 4.35 lakh beneficiaries have been trained under the ‘Nai Roshni’ scheme. About Nai Roshni scheme It aims to empower and enhance confidence in Minority women by providing knowledge, tool and techniques for the Leadership Development of Women.    It is a six-days non-residential/five-days residential training programme conducted for women belonging to […]

In Context RBI governor recently announced an additional function for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platforms. More about the new changes to UPI The current function: The UPI currently includes functionality to undertake recurring payments and single-block payments.  Changes: It is now being enhanced to allow customers to block funds in their accounts for multiple payments […]

In Context Recently, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is on track to be recognised as a national party by the Election Commission of India (ECI). More about the National Parties  About: The name suggests that a national party would be the one that has a presence ‘nationally’, as opposed to a regional party whose presence […]

In News  Remittances to India are set to touch a record $100 billion in 2022, according to the World Bank’s latest Migration and Development Brief titled, ‘Remittances Brave Global Headwinds’.  India received $89.4 billion in 2021 — this is the first time a country will reach the $100 billion mark The Migration and Development Brief  […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   4 SC reserves verdict on pleas to strike down Tamil Nadu law which protects Jallikattu (Polity and Governance) What is Supreme Court’s judgment in Jallikattu case? And constitutional provisions relating to it.   GS 3 10 Sustained growth in remittances  (Economy( […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3  13& 15 Court final arbiter of law, says Supreme Court, asks govt to limit criticism A corrosive at court (Polity and Governance) Know about the Collegium system of appointing judges, its significance, criticism, and way ahead  GS 2 19 Rajya Sabha clears […]

In News Recently,  the Food Agricultural Organisation (FAO) released the Global status of black soils Report on the occasion of World Soil Day. Key Points About World Soil Day:  World Soil Day is celebrated on December 5, 2022. Threat to Black Soil and food security:  Black soils feed the global population and are under threat. […]

In News Crimes against tourists and other foreign nationals appear to be on the rise in India. Key Findings Reported and unreported crimes: There have been various reported (and unreported) incidents of foreigners falling victim to crimes in our country.  For every crime committed against foreigners, there would be several others that go unreported for […]

In News The Central Government recently introduced the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in Lok Sabha. More about the news About: The Bill proposes to amend the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 in light of the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 which inserted Part IXB in the Constitution. Highlights of the Bill Cooperative […]