News: The Reserve Bank of India has revised guidelines related to the inclusion of quarterly profits in banks’ core capital calculations, removing an earlier condition linked to provisioning for non-performing assets (NPAs). RBI Revises Capital Adequacy Norms for Banks The Reserve Bank of India has revised the Capital Adequacy Norms for Banks. Aim: This aimed… Continue reading RBI revises capital adequacy norms for banks
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Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands
News: A hantavirus outbreak brought attention to Tristan da Cunha, where a suspected case emerged, and the Canary Islands, where the cruise ship was headed for passenger screening. About Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands Tristan da Cunha Island is a group of islands located in the South Atlantic Ocean. They are situated between… Continue reading Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands
Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
News: Ukraine intensified long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure including hits on Primorsk and Tuapse region. Also, LNG carrier Umm Al Ashtan resumed movement from Dahej toward Das Island via the Strait of Hormuz, signaling improving stability in the region. About Das Island Das Island is an island of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located… Continue reading Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
Hantavirus
News: Three people have died, and three others have fallen ill following a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus on a Netherlands-based cruise ship. About Hantavirus Hantavirus is a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents that can infect humans. The virus name comes from the Hantan River area of South Korea, where the virus was identified… Continue reading Hantavirus
United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT)
News: The United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT) raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s mass deportation of Afghan refugees under the 2023 Illegal Foreigners’ Repatriation Plan, citing lack of individual protection assessments and risks of refoulement. About United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT) It is the body of independent experts that monitors the implementation of the Convention against Torture… Continue reading United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT)
‘Abhilekh Patal’ Portal
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently highlighted a digital archive by the National Archives of India and encouraged people to explore the ‘Abhilekh Patal’ portal to better understand India’s history. About ‘Abhilekh Patal’ Portal It is an online portal that provides access to the digitised collections and reference materials of the National Archives of India. … Continue reading ‘Abhilekh Patal’ Portal
How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27
Source: The post “How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27” has been created, based on “How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27” published in “DD News” on 25 April 2026. How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Environment Context: El Niño is… Continue reading How El Nino could impact the world’s weather in 2026/27
Strait of Malacca
News: Indonesia has said it does not plan to charge tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Malacca. About Strait of Malacca Location: The Strait of Malacca is a long and narrow stretch of water located between the Malay Peninsula, West Malaysia, and the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Named after: Its name was derived… Continue reading Strait of Malacca
Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms
News: India has firmly opposed the creation of a “two-tier” system of permanent membership in a reformed UNSC and express support for a compromise proposal by the G4 group. About Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms About Two-Tier UNSC Reform The United Nations recently proposed a two-tier permanent membership level in the… Continue reading Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms
Nakki Lake and Shaktipeeth of Ambaji Temple
News: Ambaji Temple is set to become a tourism hub with the Rinchhadiya Mahadev Lake project, inspired by Nakki Lake. About Nakki Lake Location: Nakki Lake is a lake situated at Mount Abu in Rajasthan. It is recognized as the first ever manmade lake in India. Height: It is situated at a height of more… Continue reading Nakki Lake and Shaktipeeth of Ambaji Temple
