Non-banking finance companies(NBFC) who are under liquidity crunch and high cost of borrowings has asked for short-term and long-term measures from the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). They have asked for a dedicated refinance window for NBFCs’ on the lines of National Housing Bank which provides refinance to housing finance companies. The… Continue reading Fund-starved NBFCs seek dedicated liquidity window
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Money in Swiss banks: India ranked 74
According to the data released by the Swiss National Bank(SNB),India has moved down one place to 74th rank in terms of money parked by its citizens and enterprises with Swiss banks. Among the top-ranked jurisdictions, the UK is followed by the US, West Indies, France and Hong Kong in the top five. The top-five countries… Continue reading Money in Swiss banks: India ranked 74
Government proposes Rs 74,000 crore bailout for BSNL, MTNL
The government has proposed Rs 74,000 crore bailout package for state-run telecommunication companies Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTNL). The scheme involves an attractive exit package of an additional five percent compensation(ex-gratia) and provisions for 4G spectrum and capital expenditure. BSNL is India’s largest loss-making state-run entity.MTNL comes third with.Only national carrier… Continue reading Government proposes Rs 74,000 crore bailout for BSNL, MTNL
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 2, 2019
Archives Q.1) India face shortage of doctors especially in rural areas. In this context self care can be a solution. What is self care? Discuss self care in context of Indian population and healthcare issues. Answered Q.2) Delhi government recently flouted a gender based public transport fare subsidy programme. Critically analyse the subsidy program and… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 2, 2019
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 1, 2019
Archives Q.1) Crypto-currencies are expanding its tentacles. Discuss it’s concerns. Answered Q.2) Do you think G20 summits have lost its significance? Critically analyse. Answered. Q.3) Give a critical evaluation of ayushman bharat. How it can do wonders if implemented effectively? Answered Q.4) Examine the issue of skewed gender ratio at workplaces in India. What measures… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 1, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 2nd, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each other’s answer Q.1) India face shortage of doctors especially in rural areas. In this context self care can be a solution. What is self care? Discuss self care in context of… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 2nd, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 1st, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each other’s answer Q.1) Crypto-currencies are expanding its tentacles. Discuss it’s concerns. Livemint Q.2) Do you think G20 summits have lost its significance? Critically analyse. The Hindu Livemint Q.3) Give a critical… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 1st, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 3rd 2019
Archives GS-2 U.P. move to shift 17 OBCs to SC list ‘unconstitutional’: Union Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has said that the Uttar Pradesh government’s move to relist 17 OBCs (Other Backward Classes)in the Schedule Caste list is unconstitutional and it is a transgression of Parliament’s jurisdiction Hong Kong… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 3rd 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 2, 2019
Download the compilation of all summaries of all the news Articles here Iran says it has breached stockpile limit under nuclear deal Iran has said that it has exceeded the amount of enriched uranium that it was allowed to have under a 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Iran also announced that it is planning to suspend… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – July 2, 2019
7 PM | Is there a case for free rides for women? | 2nd July, 2019
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context: The plan of Delhi Government to provide free rides to the women in public transports. More in news: Delhi government plans to make metro and bus travels free for women. Metro man Sreedharan writes to Prime minister against Aam Aadmi Party’s free rides for women bid Impact… Continue reading 7 PM | Is there a case for free rides for women? | 2nd July, 2019
