‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs” published in Indian Express on 10th March 2023. What is the News? The Finance Ministry has amended money laundering rules to incorporate more disclosures for non-governmental organizations by reporting entities like financial institutions, banking companies… Continue reading ‘Politically exposed persons’ brought under new PMLA rules, more disclosures for NGOs

Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?

Source: The post is based on the article “‘Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?” published in Indian Express on 10th March 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the notification issued by the Ministry of Finance?3 What is the significance of this circular?4 What are… Continue reading Finance Ministry brings crypto assets under Prevention of Money Laundering Act: What are the implications?

A new trade strategy: India’s performance on exports is a result of policy interventions

Source– The post is based on the article “A new trade strategy: India’s performance on exports is a result of policy interventions” published in The Indian Express on 7th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy Relevance– Issues related to export policy News– India’s robust export performance has made a critical contribution to its economic growth… Continue reading A new trade strategy: India’s performance on exports is a result of policy interventions

Measuring forest cover in India: A doubtful green cover

Source: The post is based on the article “A doubtful green cover” published in the Indian Express on 7th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Environment and Bio-diversity Conservation. Relevance: About measuring forest cover in India. News: The Forest Survey of India’s State of Forest Reports has shown a steady increase in the country’s forests. For… Continue reading Measuring forest cover in India: A doubtful green cover

India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million

Source: The post is based on the article “India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million” published in Indian Express on 7th March 2023. What is the News? The Government of India has proposed to launch an International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) under its leadership to protect big cats and assured support… Continue reading India to launch global alliance for big cats, invest $100 million

Why India needs a Green Revolution 2.0

Source: The post is based on the article “Why India needs a Green Revolution 2.0” published in the Indian Express on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 3 – Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Relevance: About the rabi crops and impacts of heatwaves on them. News: More than the monsoon, it is temperatures… Continue reading Why India needs a Green Revolution 2.0

Supreme Court’s order on CEC selection panel

Source: The post is based on the article “Supreme Court’s order on CEC selection panel” published in the Indian Express on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2 – Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies. Relevance: About the formation of a selection panel for Election Commissioners. News: Recently, the Supreme… Continue reading Supreme Court’s order on CEC selection panel

How to double India’s farmers’ income

Source– The post is based on the article “How to double India’s farmers’ income” published in The Indian Express on 6th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture. Relevance: Issues related to agriculture policy Context –On February 28, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his dream of doubling farmers’ incomes in the year when India completes 75… Continue reading How to double India’s farmers’ income

What India’s labour force and national income data tell us about jobs shifting from agriculture

Source: The post is based on the article “What India’s labour force and national income data tell us about jobs shifting from agriculture” published in the Indian Express on 6th March 2023. What is the News? Two recent sets of data released by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) and the National Statistical Office (NSO) highlight the… Continue reading What India’s labour force and national income data tell us about jobs shifting from agriculture

G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism

Source– The post is based on the article “G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism” published in The Indian Express on 4th March 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Global groupings Relevance: Issues related to G20 News- Group of Twenty foreign ministers, who met in Delhi this week were not able to agree on a final statement.… Continue reading G20 meet shows a deepening crisis in multilateralism

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