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RBI allows RRBs to access LAF, MSF windows

Source: Click here News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has allowed regional rural banks (RRBs) to access the liquidity adjustment facility(LAF), marginal standing facility(MSF) and call or notice money markets with the aim to facilitate better liquidity management for these lenders. Facts: Liquidity Adjustment Facility(LAF): It is a facility extended by the Reserve Bank of India to the banks… Continue reading RBI allows RRBs to access LAF, MSF windows

India Post Payments Bank launches its digital payments services ‘DakPay’

Source: Click here News: Department of Posts (DoP) and India Post Payments Bank(IPPB) has unveiled a new digital payment app ‘DakPay’. Facts: DakPay: To facilitate easy digital transactions and other banking services through the trusted Postal (‘Dak’) network across the nation to cater to the financial needs(‘Pay’) of various sections of the society. Significance: The App is launched as… Continue reading India Post Payments Bank launches its digital payments services ‘DakPay’

QCI Launches Recognition Scheme for Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies

Source: Click here News: Quality Council of India(QCI) at the behest of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) has launched a “Scheme for approval of Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies”. Facts: Objective: To scale up Hygiene Rating by increasing the number of recognised Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies in the country. Additional Facts: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme: It is… Continue reading QCI Launches Recognition Scheme for Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies

Mucormycosis Fungal Infection

Source: Click here News: Doctors have witnessed more than 12 cases of Covid-19 triggered Mucormycosis fungus infection. Facts: Black Fungus or Mucormycosis: It is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes which exist in the environment. Symptoms: The symptoms are face numbness, one-side nose obstructions or swelling of eyes or pain.… Continue reading Mucormycosis Fungal Infection

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Only 12.9% Indian women hold agricultural land: Index

Source: Click here News: Centre for Land Governance has released an index ranking states in terms of women holding land rights in percentage points. Key Takeaways: Land Holding by Women: Women constitute a third(32%) of India’s agricultural labour force and contribute 55-66% to farm production. However, they hold only 12.8% of the land in India. Best States… Continue reading Only 12.9% Indian women hold agricultural land: Index

What is CAATSA? Why U.S. imposes CAATSA sanctions on Turkey?

Source: Click here News: The United States(US) has imposed Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions on Turkey for its purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile defence system. What is Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)?  CAATSA is a US federal law enacted in 2017 that imposed sanctions on Iran, North Korea and Russia. Purpose: The… Continue reading What is CAATSA? Why U.S. imposes CAATSA sanctions on Turkey?

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 16th December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 2 Law and disorder The Hindu Page – 7 Syllabus Topic – Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Assurances of safety, efficacy, and long-term follow-up are essential The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus Topic… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 16th December 2020

9 PM Daily Brief – December 15, 2020

Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 NFHS findings New technology coalitions NITI Aayog releases ‘Vision 2035: Public Health Surveillance in India’ GS 3 Modernise India’s archaic tax laws Agri model Income support to mitigate income losses What is Planet Nine? 9 PM for Preliminary examination… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – December 15, 2020

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