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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 26, 2019
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7 PM | RBI’s Forex Swap and Its impact | 26 March, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context To improve domestic liquidity conditions, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to conduct a long-term forex swap auction. What is forex swap The swap is in the nature of a simple buy/sell foreign-exchange swap with the RBI. A bank shall sell U.S. dollars to the RBI, in… Continue reading 7 PM | RBI’s Forex Swap and Its impact | 26 March, 2019
Garibi Hatao 2.0: Rahul promises to wipe out poverty
As part of the Congress manifesto for general elections 2019, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has announced that 20% of the poorest families in India would be annually given Rs. 72,000 each under the Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY) or minimum income guarantee scheme, if his party was voted to power. Under the NYAY, the income threshold… Continue reading Garibi Hatao 2.0: Rahul promises to wipe out poverty
U.S.-China trade war poses the biggest risk to global stability, says IMF official
U.S.-China trade war poses the biggest risk to global stability, says IMF official The International Monetary Fund(IMF) official has said that trade war between the United States and China poses the greatest risk to global stability. The ongoing trade war has affected the flow of billions of dollars of goods between the two countries. Trade… Continue reading U.S.-China trade war poses the biggest risk to global stability, says IMF official
No clinical trials in India for new drugs approved in select developed markets
No clinical trials in India for new drugs approved in select developed markets Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules,2019. The new rules say that new drugs approved for use in the EU,UK, Australia, Japan and the US will be automatically allowed in India provided clinical trials included… Continue reading No clinical trials in India for new drugs approved in select developed markets
DRDO satellite that will sniff out enemy radars to be launched on April 1
DRDO satellite that will sniff out enemy radars to be launched on April 1 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch electronic intelligence satellite Emisat of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 1 April 2019.It will be launched along with 28 third party satellites on board of new variant of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle… Continue reading DRDO satellite that will sniff out enemy radars to be launched on April 1
IRDAI moots public disclosure norm
IRDAI moots public disclosure norm The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued a draft detailing the Public disclosure norms. The draft requires insurers to share details about their financials performance at specified intervals. These norms are proposed to be implemented from 2019-20. IRDAI has said that the objectives of the norms… Continue reading IRDAI moots public disclosure norm
Chinook will improve reaction capabilities, says IAF
Chinook will improve reaction capabilities, says IAF The Indian Air Force has inducted four CH-47 Chinook choppers from the United States. The Chinook choppers will be used for various military purposes including deploying of troops and machinery at high-altitude locations along the India-Pakistan border. Chinook helicopters are an advanced multi-role, vertical lift military helicopter manufactured… Continue reading Chinook will improve reaction capabilities, says IAF
Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey
Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey A nationwide survey by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has reported that for 41.34% respondents distribution of liquor, cash and freebies was an important factor behind voting a particular candidate in election. ADR is a NGO which works in the area of electoral and political reforms ADR conducted… Continue reading Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey
