Source: The post is based on the article “SBI’s u-turn: No slip, ID proof needed to swap ₹2,000 notes” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? State Bank of India(SBI) has withdrawn its decision on the mandatory filing of a slip for the exchange of ₹2,000 banknotes at its branches.… Continue reading SBI’s u-turn: No slip, ID proof needed to swap ₹2,000 notes
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WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat” published in The Hindu on 22nd May 2023 What is the News? The World Health Organization has launched the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN). What is the International Pathogen Surveillance Network(IPSN)? Purpose: IPSN is a global network to help… Continue reading WHO Launches Global Network to Detect Infectious Disease Threat
Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023 What is the News? A study has found that even low levels of arsenic consumption may impact cognitive function in children, adolescents and young adults. What is Arsenic? Arsenic is… Continue reading Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study
India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN
Source: The post is based on the article “India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN” published in TOI on 20th May 2023 What is the News? At the review meeting of the Sendai Framework at the UN General Assembly, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India highlighted the… Continue reading India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN
Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin
Source: The post is based on the article “Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023 What is the News? The Finance Ministry has clarified that payments using international debit or credit cards up to Rs 7 lakh per financial year will be excluded… Continue reading Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin
Why has the RBI withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why has the RBI withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes?” published in Indian Express on 20th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 When were Rs 2000 denomination banknotes introduced?3 Why are Rs 2000 denomination banknotes being withdrawn now?4 Will the Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender?5… Continue reading Why has the RBI withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes?
Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM
Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM” published in Indian Express on 20th May 2023 What is the News? The President of India has Promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. What are the key provisions… Continue reading Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM
RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Greenwashing?3 What is Global Financial Innovation Network(GFIN)?4 What is GFIN Greenwashing TechSprint? What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has… Continue reading RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks
Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lumpy Skin Disease?3 What are the economic implications of Lumpy Skin Disease?4 What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? What is the News? Around 10,000… Continue reading Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again
International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted
Source: The post is based on the article “International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted” published in Indian Express on 19th May 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has amended rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to bring international credit card spending outside… Continue reading International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted
