Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study

Source: The post is based on the article “Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023 What is the News? A study has found that even low levels of arsenic consumption may impact cognitive function in children, adolescents and young adults. What is Arsenic? Arsenic is… Continue reading Even limited arsenic exposure can mar cognitive ability: study

India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN

Source: The post is based on the article “India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN” published in TOI on 20th May 2023 What is the News? At the review meeting of the Sendai Framework at the UN General Assembly, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India highlighted the… Continue reading India has allocated $29bn to cut disaster risk: PM aide in UN

Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin

Source: The post is based on the article “Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin” published in The Hindu on 20th May 2023 What is the News? The Finance Ministry has clarified that payments using international debit or credit cards up to Rs 7 lakh per financial year will be excluded… Continue reading Tax waived on annual forex spends up to ₹7 lakh: FinMin

Why has the RBI withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes?

Source: The post is based on the article “Why has the RBI withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes?” published in Indian Express on 20th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 When were Rs 2000 denomination banknotes introduced?3 Why are Rs 2000 denomination banknotes being withdrawn now?4 Will the Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender?5… Continue reading Why has the RBI withdrawn Rs 2,000 notes?

Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM

Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM” published in Indian Express on 20th May 2023 What is the News? The President of India has Promulgated the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023. What are the key provisions… Continue reading Supreme Court empowered Delhi govt, Centre gets ordinance to put bureaucrats over CM

RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks

Source: The post is based on the article “RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks” published in The Hindu on 17th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Greenwashing?3 What is Global Financial Innovation Network(GFIN)?4 What is GFIN Greenwashing TechSprint? What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has… Continue reading RBI to join GFIN’s Greenwashing TechSprint to tackle ESG risks

Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again” published in The Hindu on 18th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lumpy Skin Disease?3 What are the economic implications of Lumpy Skin Disease?4 What is Lumpi-ProVacInd Vaccine? What is the News? Around 10,000… Continue reading Centre pushes vaccination as lumpy skin disease ravages cattle again

International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted

Source: The post is based on the article “International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted” published in Indian Express on 19th May 2023 What is the News? The Central Government has amended rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to bring international credit card spending outside… Continue reading International credit card spends outside India will attract 20% TCS: How cardholders may be impacted

Elections and the airwaves

Source: The post is based on the article “Elections and the airwaves” published in The Hindu on 19th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the rationale behind giving free airtime on public broadcasters to National and State parties?3 What is the process of allocating free airtime to public broadcasters?4 What is the… Continue reading Elections and the airwaves

Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban

Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban” published in TOI on 19th May 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Jallikattu?3 What is Kambala?4 What was the issue before the Supreme Court?5 What did the SC rule on the amendments made… Continue reading Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law passed to overturn court’s jallikattu ban

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