Source: The post is based on the article “What is a loan write-off and why do banks do it?” published in Indian Express on 23rd November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a loan write-off?3 Why do banks resort to write-offs?4 What is the amount written off by private banks and public sector banks?… Continue reading What is a loan write-off and why do banks do it?
Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
Source: The post is based on the article “Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr” published in PIB on 24th November. What is the News? The Indian Navy’s guided missile stealth frigate, INS Trikand, offshore patrol vessel, INS Sumitra, and Maritime Patrol Aircraft(MPA) Dornier participated in the 13th Edition of the Exercise ‘Naseem Al Bahr’(Sea Breeze). What is Exercise Naseem… Continue reading Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT): Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids” published in Livemint on 25th November. What is the News? The Government of India is planning to set up a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) at the Central Electricity Authority to avert cyber attacks on the country’s power… Continue reading Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT): Govt mulls nodal body to secure power grids
Civil Aviation Ministry notifies draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Civil Aviation Ministry notifies draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022” published in The Hindu on 24th November. What is the News? The Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the Draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022. What is the purpose of Draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022? The Draft Aircraft Security… Continue reading Civil Aviation Ministry notifies draft Aircraft Security Rules, 2022
India Air Force conducting HADR Exercise Samanvay 2022
Source: The post is based on the article “India Air Force conducting HADR Exercise Samanvay 2022” published in PIB on 24th November. What is the News? The Indian Air Force is conducting the Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief(HADR) Exercise ‘Samanvay 2022’ at Air Force Station Agra. The exercise will see participation by representatives… Continue reading India Air Force conducting HADR Exercise Samanvay 2022
India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island
Source: The post is based on the article “India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island” published in PIB on 24th November. What is the News? India has carried out a successful training launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island,… Continue reading India carries out successful training launch of Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island
India strengthens the CITES protection to Leith’s Soft-shelled Turtle
Source: The post is based on the article “India strengthens the CITES protection to Leith’s Soft-shelled Turtle” published in PIB on 25th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Leith’s Softshell Turtle? 3 What are the other decisions taken at the COP to CITES?3.1 Jeypore Hill Gecko (Cyrtodactylus jeyporensis)3.2 Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga) What… Continue reading India strengthens the CITES protection to Leith’s Soft-shelled Turtle
Startup India launches Startup applications for MAARG Portal
Source: The post is based on the article “Startup India launches Startup applications for MAARG Portal” published in PIB on 25th November. What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched a call for startup applications for registration on the MAARG… Continue reading Startup India launches Startup applications for MAARG Portal
Draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Amendment) Bill-2022: Coming, a tough law to prevent cruelty to animals. Why is it needed?
Source: The post is based on the article “Coming, a tough law to prevent cruelty to animals. Why is it needed?” published in Indian Express on 25th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key provisions of the Draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Amendment) Bill-2022?3 Who has called for these amendments and… Continue reading Draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animal (Amendment) Bill-2022: Coming, a tough law to prevent cruelty to animals. Why is it needed?
Official Update Regarding UPSC CSE Mains 2022 Result
Dear Friends, UPSC has released an official update regarding UPSC CSE Mains 2022 results. It says that UPSC is going to declare the result very soon. The notice also says that the commission will start conducting the Personality Tests/Interviews of the candidates, from early next year, who clear the CSM-2022. So, there won’t be much… Continue reading Official Update Regarding UPSC CSE Mains 2022 Result
