Panel to look at ways to boost multilateral banks

Source: The post is based on the article “Panel to look at ways to boost multilateral banks” published in TOI on 29th March 2023 What is the News? A nine-member G20 expert panel has been set up to suggest ways to strengthen multilateral development banks (MDBs) like the World Bank. About the G20 expert group… Continue reading Panel to look at ways to boost multilateral banks

Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister” published in The Hindu on 27th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Chenab Bridge?3 What are the unique features of Chenab Bridge?4 What is Chenab River? What is the News? Chenab bridge… Continue reading Trains to ply on ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in 2024: Railway Minister

Bharat 6G project: India plans to roll out high-speed internet by 2030

Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat 6G project: India plans to roll out high-speed internet by 2030” published in the Indian Express on 23rd March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is 6G?3 What is Bharat 6G Project?4 Is there any caution against the 6G Project?5 Which other countries are focussing… Continue reading Bharat 6G project: India plans to roll out high-speed internet by 2030

No more rights  to foreign carriers in India. Why?

Source: The post is based on the article “No more rights  to foreign carriers in India. Why?” published in Livemint on 23rd March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are bilateral air service agreements?3 What do foreign airlines want?4 Why is the Indian government against more rights?5 What could be the impact on air… Continue reading No more rights  to foreign carriers in India. Why?

Indian Army to reintroduce millets in rations of soldiers

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Army to reintroduce millets in rations of soldiers” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? The Indian Army has decided to reintroduce millet flour in the rations of soldiers. Why has the Indian Army decided to introduce millet in the rations… Continue reading Indian Army to reintroduce millets in rations of soldiers

Number of foreign businesses exiting India surpass new entrants

Source: The post is based on the article “Number of foreign businesses exiting India surpass new entrant” published in The Hindu on 23rd March 2023 What is the News? Over the past few years, foreign businesses exiting India have outnumbered those entering it. What does the government data say about foreign firms in India? The… Continue reading Number of foreign businesses exiting India surpass new entrants

India aims at becoming ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with launch of Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP): Union Minister

Source: The post is based on the article “India aims at becoming ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with launch of Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP): Union Minister” published in PIB on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) has said India aims at becoming ‘Global… Continue reading India aims at becoming ‘Global Hub for Green Ship’ building by 2030 with launch of Green Tug Transition Programme(GTTP): Union Minister

Panel to moot ways to lure Indian startups back to India

Source: The post is based on the article “Panel to moot ways to lure Indian startups back to India” published in The Hindu on 22nd March 2023 What is the News? The International Financial Services Centres Authority(IFSCA) has formed a committee to design a road map to attract Indian start-ups to set up bases in… Continue reading Panel to moot ways to lure Indian startups back to India

Govt to support solar products’ adoption

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt to support solar products’ adoption” published in Livemint on 22nd March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Off-grid Solar PV Applications programme?3 What is the government planning to do now?4 What are the other steps taken by the government to promote renewable energy?… Continue reading Govt to support solar products’ adoption

Credit Suisse crisis: How AT1 wipeout could impact the global bond market

Source: The post is based on the article “Credit Suisse crisis: How AT1 wipeout could impact the global bond market” published in Indian Express on 22nd March 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are AT1 Bonds?3 How is the US Silicon Valley bank crisis different from the Credit Suisse crisis?4 What will be the… Continue reading Credit Suisse crisis: How AT1 wipeout could impact the global bond market

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