In News European Union and Australian proposal imposing a price cap on Russian seaborne oil recently came into effect. More about the news About the European Union said it would implement a plan originally floated way back in May, with the G7 and Australia also signing up on the plan to impose the price cap […]

In News Recently the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unveiled its latest review of the monetary policy.  Major Highlights  In the reviewed policy the RBI has  Increase the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 35 basis points to 6.25 percent with immediate effect. Consequently, the […]

In News Recently, Rajya Sabha welcomed its new Chairman, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar. Chairman of Rajya Sabha Vice-President of India is ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States i.e., Rajya Sabha. Powers and Functions: As Presiding Officer of the House Powers and Duties of the Chairman, as laid down by the Constitution of India As the […]

In Context In a Dalit hamlet in Krishnagiri, a ‘kangaroo court’ undermines individuals’ right to love More about the Kangaroo Courts What is the kangaroo court? Oxford Dictionary defines it as “an unofficial court held by a group of people in order to try someone regarded, especially without good evidence, as guilty of a crime […]

In News  As part of the Karthigai festival, devotees light Lakshadeepam (lighting of one lakh lamps) at Sri Soundararaja Perumal Temple in Tamil Nadu.  About  Karthigai festival Tamil Nadu celebrates Karthigai Deepam as the traditional festival.  It is also celebrated in neighboring states like Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.  It is very old and people […]

In News An 18-member herd of all female elephants from the forests of Gudiyattam and Pernambattu of Tamil Nadu are currently on the prowl in the Koundinya wildlife sanctuary zone in Chittoor district, apparently “in search of mates” About Koundinya wildlife sanctuary It is located in Palamner – Kuppam forest ranges of Chittoor district of […]

In News The State of Punjab has furthered the cause of the right to life and personal liberty of prisoners by allowing conjugal visits for inmates.  It is expected that this initiative will strengthen matrimonial bonds and ensure prisoners’ good conduct. About Conjugal Rights They are rights created by marriage, that is, the right of […]

In News Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) signed an MoU with Social Alpha to launch SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN). More about the news About Social Alpha: Social Alpha is a multistage innovation curation and venture development platform for science and technology start-ups. About SpIN: Space entrepreneurship: SpIN is India’s first dedicated platform for […]

In News   In recent years, India seems to have moved its diplomatic energy away from SAARC to BIMSTEC.  About SAARC  The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established with the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.  SAARC comprises eight Member States: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1 RBI goes slow on rates, limits increase to 35 bps   (Economy) What are Repo rate and  Standing Deposit Facility? How RBI repo rate and Standing Deposit Facility hike can impact the economy ? GS 1 5 Festival of lights […]