RBI’s Monetary Policy and the art of letting it be — on recent monetary policy decisions

Source: This post has been created based on the article “RBI’s Monetary Policy and the art of letting it be” published in the Indian Express on 7th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy — issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. News: The article discusses the reasoning behind… Continue reading RBI’s Monetary Policy and the art of letting it be — on recent monetary policy decisions

Russia might pull back from nuclear test treaty

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Russia might pull back from nuclear test treaty” published in the The Hindu on 7th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 International Relations — Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests. News: The article discusses the concerns regarding… Continue reading Russia might pull back from nuclear test treaty

Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs

Source: This post has been created based on the article “Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Social Justice — Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education. News: The article discusses the importance of higher education… Continue reading Aligning higher education with the United Nations SDGs

Sarakka Central Tribal University approved for Telangana: The figures of Sammakka-Sarakka, their significance

Source: The post is based on the article “Sarakka Central Tribal University approved for Telangana: The figures of Sammakka-Sarakka, their significance” published in “Indian Express” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has Sarakka Central Tribal University been approved for Telangana?3 Who was Sammakka and Sarakka?4 What is Sammakka Saralamma Jatara? What… Continue reading Sarakka Central Tribal University approved for Telangana: The figures of Sammakka-Sarakka, their significance

Arunachal Yak churpi gets GI tag, to boost conservation

Source: The post is based on the article “Arunachal Yak churpi gets GI tag, to boost conservation” published in “Deccan Herald” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Yak Churpi?3 What is Arunachalee yak?4 What is Himalayan Yak? What is the News? Yak Churpi of Arunachal Pradesh has been given recognition… Continue reading Arunachal Yak churpi gets GI tag, to boost conservation

Nobel Prize for Peace: Who is Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian woman awarded this year?

Source: The post is based on the article “Nobel Prize for Peace: Who is Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian woman awarded this year?” published in “Indian Express” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi the 2023 Nobel Prize for Peace. She has been awarded for… Continue reading Nobel Prize for Peace: Who is Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian woman awarded this year?

REC launches ‘SUGAM REC’, a mobile app for 54EC Bonds Investors

Source: The post is based on the article “REC launches ‘SUGAM REC’, a mobile app for 54EC Bonds Investors” published in “PIB” on 7th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is SUGAM REC?3 What are Section 54EC Bonds?4 What is REC Limited? What is the News? REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector… Continue reading REC launches ‘SUGAM REC’, a mobile app for 54EC Bonds Investors

Alternative fuel vehicles may get subsidy thrust

Source: The post is based on the article “Alternative fuel vehicles may get subsidy thrust” published in “Business Standard” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? Government of India has initiated work on the third phase of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India(FAME-III). It is planning to incorporate… Continue reading Alternative fuel vehicles may get subsidy thrust

Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel

Source: The post is based on the article “Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel” published in “Indian Express” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? Government has announced several changes in the disability pension rules of the armed forces. The new guidelines are called… Continue reading Here’s why ex-servicemen are against the entitlement rules for award of disability compensation for military personnel

MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget

Source: The post is based on the article “MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget” published in “The Hindu” on 7th October 2023 What is the News? The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is facing a deficit of around Rs 6,000 crore. To address this deficit, the Ministry of Rural… Continue reading MGNREGS runs out of funds; Ministry seeks more budget

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