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SWAMIH Fund

News: The RBI has designated SWAMIH Fund-I under the “specified exemption category” in its “Investment in AIF (Alternate Investment Fund) Directions, 2025”. As a result of this exemption, regulated entities (REs) such as banks and NBFCs investing in SWAMIH Fund-I will not be subject to the usual caps and provisioning rules applicable to AIF investments.… Continue reading SWAMIH Fund

Foreign Currency Settlement System (FCSS)

News: Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the foreign currency settlement system in GIFT City. About Foreign currency settlement system (FCSS) Launched by: The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) The IFSCA has authorised CCIL IFSC Limited (CIL) to operate the FCSS under the relevant provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Standard… Continue reading Foreign Currency Settlement System (FCSS)

Stablecoins

News: Finance Minister highlighted that India may not legalize private cryptocurrencies but must “prepare to engage” with stablecoins to avoid exclusion from global financial shifts. About Stablecoins Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging to fiat currencies, commodities, or financial instruments. They are created to reduce price fluctuations… Continue reading Stablecoins

Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme

News: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) on 22 September 2025 in New Delhi. About Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme Maitri 2.0 is the second edition of the India–Brazil Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech. Launched by: It is launched by the Indian Council… Continue reading Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India

Source: The post Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India has been created, based on the article “Chuck PIL chaff, stick to public interest” published in “Economic Times” on 20 September 2025. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India. Syllabus: GS Paper- 2- Separation of Powers between various organs Dispute Redressal Mechanisms and Institutions. Context: Public Interest… Continue reading Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India

Tariffs as a Catalyst for Structural Reforms in India

Source: The post Tariffs as a Catalyst for Structural Reforms in India has been created, based on the article “Tariffs must spark reforms” published in “Economic times” on 1 September 2025. Tariffs as a Catalyst for Structural Reforms in India. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper- 2- Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing… Continue reading Tariffs as a Catalyst for Structural Reforms in India

Mount Elbrus

News: Kabak Yano, a mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh, successfully ascended Mt. Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, located in Itanagar. About Mount Elbrus It is located in southwest Russia and is part of the Caucasus Mountains. It also lies within the boundaries of Prielbrusye National Park. Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Russia as… Continue reading Mount Elbrus

Kopili River

News: In a significant move towards reviving river-based trade and promoting sustainable logistics in Assam, National Waterway-57 (River Kopili) has been made operational. About the Kopili River Kopili River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, joining it on the left bank. Origin: The Kopili River originates on the southwestern slopes of Shillong Peak… Continue reading Kopili River

ARHGAP36 gene

News: Two independent studies by Stanford University (USA) and Kyushu University (Japan) have identified the ARHGAP36 gene as the reason behind the orange coat colour in ginger cats. The discovery ends a century-long mystery in feline genetics. ARHGAP36 gene About ARHGAP36 gene The ARHGAP36 gene (Rho GTPase Activating Protein 36) encodes a regulatory protein that… Continue reading ARHGAP36 gene

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