RBI revises framework on currency swap arrangement for SAARC countries News:The Reserve Bank has said that it has put in place a revised framework on currency swap arrangement for SAARC countries for 2019-2022. Facts: About currency swap arrangement: A currency swap between countries is an agreement to exchange currencies with predetermined terms and conditions. The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 28th, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 27th, 2019
I&B Ministry proposes to replace archaic PRB Act for registration of print and publishing industry News:The Information & Broadcasting Ministry has proposed the introduction of draft Registration of Press and Periodicals (RPP) Bill,2019. Facts: The draft bill will replace the Press and Registration of Books (PRB) Act,1867 which currently regulates printing presses and newspapers. Features… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 27th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 26th, 2019
Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment has informed Lok Sabha about Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana. Facts: About Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana is a welfare measure being implemented by the Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. The scheme was launched in 2018.It is… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 26th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 25th, 2019
Explained: What is Rule 12,used by Centre to revoke President’s Rule in Maharashtra News:Recently,the central government had invoked Rule 12 of the Government of India(Transaction of Business) Rules to revoke the President’s Rule in Maharashtra. Facts: What is Rule 12? Rule 12 of the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 allows the Prime… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 25th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 24th, 2019
One Stop Centre News:Union minister of Women and Child Development has informed Lok Sabha about the One Stop Centre scheme. Facts: About One stop Centre scheme: One Stop Centre(OSC) are centres established by the Government of India through the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) to support women affected by violence of any sort.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 24th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 23rd, 2019
Microsoft launches framework to facilitate digital transformation of schools News:Microsoft has launched its ‘K-12 Education Transformation Framework’ to facilitate comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India. Facts: About the K-12 Education Transformation Framework: The framework is aimed at facilitating comprehensive digital transformation of schools in India. It will provide efficient tools to achieve the ambitious… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 23rd, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 22nd, 2019
Global Terrorism Index 2019 News:The Global Terrorism Index(GTI),2019 has been released. Facts: About Global Terrorism Index(GTI): The Global Terrorism Index(GTI) is published by the Institute for Economics & Peace. The index provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism. The report ranks 163 countries according to how impacted they are… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 22nd, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 21st, 2019
Cabinet approves establishment of the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR) at Leh News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the establishment of the National Institute for Sowa-Rigpa in Leh. Facts: About the institute: The National Institute for Sowa-Rigpa will be an autonomous National Institute under Ministry of AYUSH. The objective of the… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 21st, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 20th, 2019
Explained:What is deposit insurance? News:Recently,the failure of the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative(PMC) Bank has reignited the debate on the low level of insurance against the deposits held by customers in Indian banks. Facts: What is the insurance cover provided currently? Currently,in case of a bank collapse,a depositor can claim an amount up to a maximum… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 20th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 19th, 2019
At 250th session of Rajya Sabha,Prime minister debate its role News:The Rajya Sabha chairman has released the first-ever analysis of its legislative work,Rajya Sabha:The Journey since 1952 on the occasion of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. Facts: Key takeaways from the analysis: The first sitting of the Rajya Sabha was held on 13th May,1952.The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – November 19th, 2019
