What is RBI’s new pilot for frictionless credit?

Source: The post is based on the article “What is RBI’s new pilot for frictionless credit?”  published in The Hindu on 21st August 2023. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a pilot project in the form of a “Public Tech Platform for Frictionless Credit”. The project seeks to give… Continue reading What is RBI’s new pilot for frictionless credit?

Climate crisis has hit home

Source: The post is based on the article “Climate crisis has hit home” published in “The Hindustan Times” on 19th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management. News: In this article, the author discusses the severe climate changes in India, leading to disasters such as landslides and floods, and the impact on agriculture and… Continue reading Climate crisis has hit home

WHO South-East Asia Region commits to further enhance efforts to end TB, adopt Gandhinagar Declaration

Source: The post is based on the article “WHO South-East Asia Region commits to further enhance efforts to end TB, adopt Gandhinagar Declaration”  published in DD News on 19th August 2023 What is the News? The WHO South-East Asia Region has committed to further accelerate efforts to end tuberculosis by 2030 with member countries adopting… Continue reading WHO South-East Asia Region commits to further enhance efforts to end TB, adopt Gandhinagar Declaration

Govt planning skill training for 2 crore women under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt planning skill training for 2 crore women under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme”  published in The Hindu on 19th August 2023 What is the News? Government is planning skill development training for two crore women under the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme. What is the Lakhpati Didi Scheme? Aim: To… Continue reading Govt planning skill training for 2 crore women under ‘Lakhpati Didi’ scheme

Bills seeking to replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act referred to Standing Committee

Source: The post is based on the article “Bills seeking to replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act referred to Standing Committee”  published in The Hindu on 19th August 2023 What is the News? The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakhshya Bill, 2023 have been referred to the… Continue reading Bills seeking to replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act referred to Standing Committee

Amid trade slump, signs of investment pick-up

Source: The post is based on the article “Amid trade slump, signs of investment pick-up”  published in The Hindu on 19th August 2023 What is the News? India’s merchandise exports have faced a decline.But the growth in imports of electronics and machinery suggests domestic demand and investments are picking up. India’s Trade and Investment Figures:… Continue reading Amid trade slump, signs of investment pick-up

Revolutionizing Animal Feed: TDB-DST partners with Chemlife Innovations for Innovative Bio-Trace Minerals Project

Source: The post is based on the article “Revolutionizing Animal Feed: TDB-DST partners with Chemlife Innovations for Innovative Bio-Trace Minerals Project”  published in PIB on 19th August 2023 What is the News? The Technology Development Board (TDB), part of the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has partnered with Chemlife Innovations Pvt. Ltd to launch… Continue reading Revolutionizing Animal Feed: TDB-DST partners with Chemlife Innovations for Innovative Bio-Trace Minerals Project

Why the RBI has directed lenders not to levy penal interest on borrowers

Source: The post is based on the article “Why the RBI has directed lenders not to levy penal interest on borrowers”  published in Indian Express on 19th August 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a fresh set of guidelines for banks and other regulated entities (REs) on the… Continue reading Why the RBI has directed lenders not to levy penal interest on borrowers

India’s first 3D-printed post office inaugurated in Bengaluru: How does 3D printing work?

Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first 3D-printed post office inaugurated in Bengaluru: How does 3D printing work?”  published in Indian Express on 19th August 2023 What is the News? India’s first 3D-printed post office was inaugurated in Bengaluru’s Cambridge Layout. Multinational company Larsen & Toubro Limited built the post office with… Continue reading India’s first 3D-printed post office inaugurated in Bengaluru: How does 3D printing work?

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