Source- This post on Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) has been created based on the article “The Pacific Islands Forum’s annual meeting begins: The organisation and the issues being discussed“ published in “Indian Express” on 31 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Pacific Islands Forum’s annual meeting was held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga’s capital. Pacific Islands… Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
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Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV
Source- This post on Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV has been created based on the article “DRDO carries out flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from Su-30 MK-I platform off Odisha coast” published in “Economic Times” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India… Continue reading Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV
Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project
Source- This post on the Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project has been created based on the article “IREDA to invest ₹290 crore in Nepal’s 900 MW hydroelectric project” published in “Economic Times” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is investing approximately ₹290 crore in the… Continue reading Upper Karnali Hydro-Electric Power Project
India Young Professionals Scheme 2024
Source- This post on the India Young Professionals Scheme 2024 has been created based on the article “UK announces second ballot for India Young Professional Scheme 2024” published in “Economic Times” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? The UK Home Office has detailed the second and final ballot of 2024 for the India… Continue reading India Young Professionals Scheme 2024
Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve
Source- This post on the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve has been created based on the article “BR Hills-bound vehicles to pay token green tax” published in “Economic Times” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? The Karnataka Forest Department has recently started collecting a green tax from vehicles entering BR Hills through… Continue reading Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve
Money Mule
Source-This post on Money Mule has been created based on the article “Banks scanning proprietor A/Cs to spot ‘money mules” published in “Economic Times” on 5 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, many major banks have stopped or slowed down the process of opening sole proprietorship and individual current accounts for firms that are less… Continue reading Money Mule
Pig Butchering Scam
Source-This post on Pig Butchering Scams is based on the article “Pig-butchering stock market get rich quick scam: Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp used to steal lakhs from investors; tactics used, how to stay safe” published in “Economic times” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Pig Butchering Scams are on the rise globally including in… Continue reading Pig Butchering Scam
Bond buyback
Source-This post on Bond buyback has been created based on the article “RBI announces reduction in the quantum of the government’s treasury bill sales” published in “The Economic times” on 20 May 2024. Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has addressed the tight liquidity in the banking system by significantly lowering the government’s… Continue reading Bond buyback
Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund
Source-This post on Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund is based on the article “Groww Mutual Fund launches Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund” published in “The Economic Times” on 7th May 2024. Why in the News? Groww Mutual Fund has recently introduced India’s First Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund. About Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund Aspects… Continue reading Nifty Non-Cyclical Consumer Index Fund
Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)
Source– This post on Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) is based on the article “Payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar simplified: Govt”published in “Economic times” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? India has simplified the payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar by facilitating them to use the Rupee/Kyat direct payment… Continue reading Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)
