Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending

Source: The post is based on the article “Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to reserve more capital for risk weights.  What are Risk Weights?… Continue reading Risk Weights: RBI’s latest move to increase risk weights for lending

Unified Payments Interface(UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud

Source: The post is based on the article “Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud” published in “Indian Express” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the payments landscape in the country. But accompanying this is the sharp rise in digital/financial frauds.  What has… Continue reading Unified Payments Interface(UPI) and managing the surge in digital fraud

Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India

Source: The post is based on the article “Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Home Minister has recently introduced Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill in the Lok Sabha along with Bharatiya… Continue reading Bharatiya Sakshya (BS) Bill bars courts from inquiring into privileged communication between Ministers and President of India

All India Judicial Service(AIJS): President bats for it for equal representation in judiciary

Source: The post is based on the article “President bats for All India Judicial Service for equal representation in judiciary” published in “The Hindu” on 26th November 2023 Why in the News? During the inaugural address at the Supreme Court’s Constitution Day celebrations, the President has called for the creation of an All-India Judicial Service… Continue reading All India Judicial Service(AIJS): President bats for it for equal representation in judiciary

ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)

Source: The post is based on the article “4th edition of ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) launched” published in “PIB” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? The 4th edition of the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF) was held in Langkawi, Malaysia. What is the ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)? Specifications… Continue reading ASEAN India Grassroots Innovation Forum (AIGIF)

Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

Source: The post is based on the article “19th Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission inaugurates today at Mumbai” published in “PIB” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? The Department of Fisheries is organizing the 19th Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics (WPDCS19) of the… Continue reading Indian Ocean Tuna Commission

Amplifi 2.0 Portal: Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities

Source: The post is based on the article “Amplifi 2.0 Portal: Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities” published in “The Hindu” on 25th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched Amplifi 2.0 portal. What is Amplifi 2.0 Portal? Specifications Details Launched by… Continue reading Amplifi 2.0 Portal: Urban Affairs Ministry aims to provide data on Indian cities

Guide on Gender Inclusive Communication: Union Minister to release it

Source: The post is based on the article “Guide on Gender Inclusive Communication: Union Minister to release it” published in “PIB” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? The Union Minister for Women and Child Development will launch the “Guide on Gender-Inclusive Communication” on 28th November, 2023. What is Gender Inclusive Communication? 1) Gender-inclusive… Continue reading Guide on Gender Inclusive Communication: Union Minister to release it

Mines Ministry to Organize Outreach Programme on Global Action on Critical Minerals

Source: The post is based on the article “Mines Ministry to Organize Outreach Programme on Global Action on Critical Minerals” published in “PIB” on 27th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines is organizing an outreach programme on “Role of the Government and Industry in Driving the Global Action of Critical Minerals”… Continue reading Mines Ministry to Organize Outreach Programme on Global Action on Critical Minerals

ILO Report: “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”

Source: The post is based on the article “ILO Report: “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”” published in “The Hindu” on 28th November 2023 Why in the News? The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a report titled “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”. The report will be discussed at the… Continue reading ILO Report: “A Call for safer and healthier working environments”

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