Source: The post is based on the article “Only 50% farmers benefited from farm loan waivers, finds study” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2022. What is the News? State Bank of India’s researchers have conducted a study on the Farm Loan Waivers Scheme announced by different states. What are the key findings of… Continue reading Only 50% farmers benefited from farm loan waivers, finds study
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Namsai Declaration: Assam, Arunachal sign pact to resolve border dispute
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam, Arunachal sign pact to resolve border dispute” published in Indian Express on 17th July 2022. What is the News? Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have signed the “Namsai Declaration” to resolve border disputes. What is the Namsai Declaration? Signed by: Assam and Arunachal Pradesh Purpose: The declaration… Continue reading Namsai Declaration: Assam, Arunachal sign pact to resolve border dispute
Explained: How Chief Ministers’ foreign trips are cleared, and by whom
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: How Chief Ministers’ foreign trips are cleared, and by whom” published in Indian Express on 19th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What clearance do Chief Ministers require to travel abroad?3 What is political clearance?4 Are there any other clearances required?5 Do judges need clearance… Continue reading Explained: How Chief Ministers’ foreign trips are cleared, and by whom
Scientists solve the curious case of Himalayan glaciers resisting global warming
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists solve the curious case of Himalayan glaciers resisting global warming” published in PIB on 18th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 How have glaciers in the Karakoram range remained the same?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? Researchers have… Continue reading Scientists solve the curious case of Himalayan glaciers resisting global warming
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its stature in the modern world
Source: The post is based on the article “The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its stature in the modern world” published in The Hindu on 19th July 2022. What is the News? Iran and Belarus could soon become the newest members of the China and Russia-backed Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO). What is Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)? Click Here… Continue reading The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its stature in the modern world
Remittances from Gulf countries dropped sharply in FY21 due to Covid: RBI
Source: The post is based on the article “Remittances from Gulf countries dropped sharply in FY21 due to Covid: RBI” published in Business Standard on 17th July 2022. What is the News? According to an RBI article, the share of inward remittances from Gulf nations dipped sharply during 2020-21 on account of the economic stress… Continue reading Remittances from Gulf countries dropped sharply in FY21 due to Covid: RBI
Ministry of Home Affairs has been ranked at 1 under the Central Ministries Portal in a National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment
Source: The post is based on the article “Ministry of Home Affairs has been ranked at 1 under the Central Ministries Portal in a National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment” published in PIB on 15th July 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs has been ranked first under the Central Ministries Portal in… Continue reading Ministry of Home Affairs has been ranked at 1 under the Central Ministries Portal in a National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment
Department of Consumer Affairs launches ‘Jagriti’, a mascot to empower consumers and generate awareness towards consumer rights
Source: The post is based on the article “Department of Consumer Affairs launches ‘Jagriti’, a mascot to empower consumers and generate awareness towards consumer rights” published in PIB on 15th July 2022 What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs(DoCA) has launched “Jagriti”. What is Jagriti? Jagriti is a mascot for empowering consumers and… Continue reading Department of Consumer Affairs launches ‘Jagriti’, a mascot to empower consumers and generate awareness towards consumer rights
Snakebites in India: Be specially chary of green pit vipers
Source: The post is based on the article “Be specially chary of green pit vipers” published in The Hindu on 17th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Data on snakebites3 How is antivenom derived in India?4 What does the study say on Green Pit Viper? What is the News? According to a study, the… Continue reading Snakebites in India: Be specially chary of green pit vipers
Centre amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for ease of doing business and reducing the compliance burden for the electronic industries
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for ease of doing business and reducing the compliance burden for the electronic industries” published in PIB on 17th July 2022. What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs has released the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), (Second… Continue reading Centre amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for ease of doing business and reducing the compliance burden for the electronic industries
