Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the Ecowrap Report?2.1 States opting for Freebies3 Higher Fiscal Deficit of States3.1 Dichotomy in Growth Numbers What is the News? State Bank of India’s(SBI) Economic Research Department has released the Ecowrap Report. What are the key findings of the Ecowrap Report? States opting for… Continue reading Ecowrap Report: States need to reset spending, cut freebies: SBI advisor’s report
Category: Miscellaneous
Explained: What is the ‘Tree City of the World’ tag that Mumbai, Hyderabad have been awarded?
What is the News? Mumbai and Hyderabad have been recognised as ‘2021 Tree City of the World’ by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(UN-FAO) and Arbor Day Foundation. Note: Hyderabad and Mumbai are recognised alongside 136 other cities from 21 countries. While Mumbai has made the list for the first time, Hyderabad has been… Continue reading Explained: What is the ‘Tree City of the World’ tag that Mumbai, Hyderabad have been awarded?
Bihar sends fresh proposal seeking UNESCO’s heritage tag for 2,500-yr-old ‘Cyclopean wall’
What is the News? The Bihar government has sent a fresh proposal to the Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) to get the Cyclopean wall listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Note: Bihar is currently home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely: 1) Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara at Nalanda and 2) Mahabodhi temple of… Continue reading Bihar sends fresh proposal seeking UNESCO’s heritage tag for 2,500-yr-old ‘Cyclopean wall’
The functioning of the Enforcement Directorate
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What is the Enforcement Directorate(ED)?4 How did the ED get powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)? 5 When does the ED step in when a crime is committed? 6 Powers of ED under PMLA Act7 Can ED investigate cases of money laundering retrospectively? What is the News? The… Continue reading The functioning of the Enforcement Directorate
What’s in the new museum to Prime Ministers: concept, content, technology
What is the News? The Prime Minister inaugurated the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya at Teen Murti Estate in New Delhi. What is Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya? Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a museum dedicated to showcase the contributions of all the Prime Ministers since independence. The idea of a museum dedicated to India’s Prime Ministers was first mooted in 2016. It… Continue reading What’s in the new museum to Prime Ministers: concept, content, technology
Navy accelerates indigenisation efforts, focus on weapons and aviation items
What is the News? Indian Navy has taken various efforts towards indigenisation. For this, it has also launched Indian Navy Indigenisation Plan (INIP) 2015-2030 in 2014. What is the Indian Naval Indigenisation Plan (INIP) 2015-2030? Aim: To enable indigenous development of equipment and systems over the next 15 years. The plan aims to involve Defence… Continue reading Navy accelerates indigenisation efforts, focus on weapons and aviation items
e-DAR portal to speed up accident compensation claims
What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in consultation with the insurance companies has developed a portal named ‘e-DAR’ (e-Detailed Accident Report). What is e-DAR Portal? Aim: To provide instant information on road accidents with a few clicks to help accelerate accident compensation claims and also check fake claims. Purpose: The… Continue reading e-DAR portal to speed up accident compensation claims
Prime Minister inaugurates Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi. What is Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya? Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya is a museum dedicated to all the prime ministers of the country since independence. Located at: Delhi’s Teen Murti Complex. Logo: The logo of the museum shows hands holding the dharma chakra, symbolizing the nation… Continue reading Prime Minister inaugurates Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in New Delhi
Cabinet approves policy for use of land acquired under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Coal Bearing Areas Act,1957?3 What are the policy changes proposed under the Coal Bearing Areas Act,1957?3.1 Key Provisions of the Policy4 What are the expected benefits of this policy? What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the policy for use of land… Continue reading Cabinet approves policy for use of land acquired under the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition & Development) Act, 1957
Govt. lays down norms for quota in promotions
What is the News? The Department of Personnel and Training(DoPT) has issued a memorandum laying down norms for implementing the policy of reservation in promotion in government offices. What are the norms issued by DoPT about the policy of reservation in promotion in government offices? Firstly, all Union government departments should collect data on inadequate… Continue reading Govt. lays down norms for quota in promotions
