Context: India and RCEP. More in news: Third Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand India decided not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade deal saying it did not get any “credible assurance for India on market access and non-tariff barriers”. Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP): The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)… Continue reading 7 PM | After RCEP opt-out, the challenge of a shape-up | 7th November, 2019
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Daily Quiz #6 UPSC Prelims Marathon – November 7 , 2019
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Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for October, 2019
Download the 10 PM Current affairs Compilation for the month of October, 2019 by clicking the link given below:- 10 PM Quiz October, 2019 compilation : Click Here About 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz The 10 PM Daily Quiz is focused on UPSC Prelims 2020. It is a daily initiative containing 5-8 MCQs based on the important… Continue reading Download : 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz Compilation for October, 2019
PM interacts through PRAGATI
News:Prime Minister has chaired the 31st interaction through the PRAGATI platform. Facts: About PRAGATI: PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation. The platform was launched in 2015. The platform is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India as well as projects… Continue reading PM interacts through PRAGATI
Khadi gets separate HS code
News:The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has allocated separate HS code for Khadi to boost exports of this signature fabric of India. Facts: About HS Code: HS stands for Harmonized System and was developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO). The code is used by customs officers to clear commodities entering or crossing international borders.… Continue reading Khadi gets separate HS code
Asset Liability management(ALM) Framework for NBFC’s
News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has introduced ‘liquidity management framework’ for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Facts: Why this framework? This framework is introduced due to liquidity crunch faced by some NBFCs after the collapse of the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services(IL&FS) group. About the framework: The framework has introduced the liquidity coverage ratio(LCR) for Non-Banking… Continue reading Asset Liability management(ALM) Framework for NBFC’s
Union minister inaugurates Mission Innovation(MI) Face-to-Face Meeting of Innovation Challenges
News:Union Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Health and Family Welfare has inaugurated the Mission Innovation(MI) Face to Face meeting of Innovation Challenges(IC). Facts: About Mission innovation: Mission Innovation(MI) is a global initiative of 24 countries and the European Commission (on behalf of the European Union). The mission aims to accelerate public and private… Continue reading Union minister inaugurates Mission Innovation(MI) Face-to-Face Meeting of Innovation Challenges
Real-time Train Information System(RTIS)
News:Recently,500 passenger locomotives of the South Central Railway (SCR) have been fitted with the newly developed Real-time Train Information System (RTIS). Facts: About Real-time Train Information System(RTIS): The system has been developed by the Centre for Railway Information Systems(CIRE) with the help of ISRO-Airports Authority of India’s GAGAN-Global Positioning System(GPS) aided geo-augmented navigation. The system… Continue reading Real-time Train Information System(RTIS)
RBI’s panel suggests measures to strengthen core investment companies
News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) panel to review the regulatory and Supervisory Framework for Core Investment Companies headed by Tapan Ray has submitted its report. Facts: About CIC’s: Core Investment Companies (CICs) are Non-Banking Financial Companies(NBFCs) having asset size of Rs 100 crore and above. The main business of CIC is of acquisition of shares… Continue reading RBI’s panel suggests measures to strengthen core investment companies
Government approves Rs 25,000 crore alternate fund for stalled housing projects
News:Government has approved a Rs 25,000-crore special window to provide funding to stalled housing projects. Facts: Why this fund? The government expects this fund to revive the real estate sector, generate employment and provide a boost to the economy through demand for materials like cement. About the fund: The fund will be set up as… Continue reading Government approves Rs 25,000 crore alternate fund for stalled housing projects
