For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, the Cabinet has cleared a ₹30,600-crore guarantee programme for securities to be issued by the National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL) for taking over and resolving non-performing assets (NPAs). What is National Asset Reconstruction Company Limited (NARCL)? NARCL is India’s first-ever “Bad Bank”. It has been incorporated as an Asset Reconstruction Company… Continue reading NARCL: Need and Challenges – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #175 : Sujata Mehta Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Anthropology Optional, Travelling, Badminton Hobbies
Board: Sujata Mehta Ma’am Background: BTech (ECE) -Nit Warangal Working in Micron Optional: Anthropology Home State: Andhra Pradesh Hobbies: Travelling, Badminton To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2020, visit this page Chairman What can India do in short term(next 3 years) to become manufacturing hub in semi-conductors What was your best travelling experience. (Told about a… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2020] – Transcript #175 : Sujata Mehta Board, Andhra Pradesh Home State, Anthropology Optional, Travelling, Badminton Hobbies
Govt eyes 14GWh battery storage system in Kutch
What is the News? India has planned to set up around 14 gigawatt-hour (GWh) grid-scale battery storage systems at the Khavda renewable energy park in Gujarat. About Khavda Renewable Energy Park Khavda Renewable Energy Park is the world’s largest renewable energy park in Gujarat’s Kutch. The park will be built along the Indo-Pak border at… Continue reading Govt eyes 14GWh battery storage system in Kutch
Ministry of Law and Justice launches Pan-India Special Campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep
What is the News? The Ministry of Law and Justice in association with the National Legal Service Authority (NALSA) has launched the “Ek Pahal” Campaign. What is Ek Pahal Campaign? Ek Pahal Campaign aims to mainstream legal aid and to actualize the aspiration of access to justice for every citizen. Under the campaign, people will… Continue reading Ministry of Law and Justice launches Pan-India Special Campaign for Justice Delivery at doorstep
15TH EDITION OF INDO – NEPAL JOINT EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN
What is the News? The 15th Edition of Indo – Nepal Joint Military Training, Exercise Surya Kiran between Indian Army and Nepali Army is starting at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. What is Exercise Surya Kiran? Exercise Surya Kiran is a joint annual military exercise between India and Nepal. The exercise is conducted alternatively in Nepal and India.… Continue reading 15TH EDITION OF INDO – NEPAL JOINT EXERCISE SURYA KIRAN
Businesses should give useful inputs for FTA negotiations
What is the news? Recently, the Commerce Ministry said that the negotiations for India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will commence from November this year. The governments in both the countries are eager to conclude an interim agreement quickly, but the businesses are yet to warm up to the idea. What are the findings of the study published by… Continue reading Businesses should give useful inputs for FTA negotiations
Union Minister of Home paid tributes to the great King Shankar Shah
What is the News? Union Minister of Home Affairs has paid tributes to the great patriot King Shankar Shah and his son Kunwar Raghunath Shah in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Who is King Shankar Shah? King Shankar Shah was a Gond king of Garha Kingdom in the Gondwana region of Madhya Pradesh. Despite his state being… Continue reading Union Minister of Home paid tributes to the great King Shankar Shah
India will become 3rd largest importer by 2050: UK report
What is the News? The UK’S Department of International Trade has released a report titled ‘Global Trade Outlook‘. What are the key findings of the report? India’s Imports Currently, India is the eighth-largest importing country, with a 2.8% import share. It is set to become the fourth-largest importer by 2030. Moreover, India will become the… Continue reading India will become 3rd largest importer by 2050: UK report
Explained: How a Gupta era temple in Etah has put focus back on shankhalipi script
What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered remains of an ancient temple dating back to the Gupta period (5th century) in Bilsarh village in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district. Note: The Bilsarh site was declared as a ‘protected’ site in 1928. Every year, the ASI undertakes scrubbing work at the protected sites. What… Continue reading Explained: How a Gupta era temple in Etah has put focus back on shankhalipi script
1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in 2020: NCRB
What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released a report titled ‘Crime in India’ Report, 2020. The report has talked about road accidents in India. Read more: Crime in India Report, 2020 What are the Key Findings of the Report on Road Accidents? Road Accidents in 2020: India has recorded 1.20 lakh cases… Continue reading 1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in 2020: NCRB
