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
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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
On Restructuring the Supreme Court – It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court
Source: The post on Restructuring the Supreme Court has been created on the article “It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court” published in “The Hindu” on 28th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2 Indian Polity – Structure, organization and functioning of the Judiciary. News: The article discusses the issues with… Continue reading On Restructuring the Supreme Court – It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court
On Fibre optic cables
Source: The post on Fibre optic cables has been created on the article “Fibre optic cables: its origins, working and different functions” published in “The Hindu” on 28th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The article discusses the working… Continue reading On Fibre optic cables
On Currency Substitution – Can dollarisation save an economy?
Source: The post on Currency Substitution has been created on the article “Can dollarisation save an economy?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Economy –Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth. News: The article discusses the possible advantages as well as the challenges of currency substitution… Continue reading On Currency Substitution – Can dollarisation save an economy?
Transition to electric trucks- Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution
Source: The post transition to electric trucks has been created on the article “Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution” published in “The Hindu” on 27th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper3- Environment– environmental pollution News: This article discusses the severe air pollution problem in Indian cities, mainly caused by PM2.5 and PM10 pollution from… Continue reading Transition to electric trucks- Fleet electrification to tackle urban pollution
Special Category Status (SCS)- Why is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status?
Source: This post on Special Category Status (SCS) has been created on the article “Why is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status?” published in The Hindu on 27th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 2- Indian polity- Issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure. News: The article discusses Bihar’s request for Special Category… Continue reading Special Category Status (SCS)- Why is Bihar demanding the Special Category Status?
Control over media- old censorship on a new medium
Source: The post Control over media has been created on the article “Old censorship on a new medium” published in “The Hindu” on 27th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3- Security- Role of Media and Social Networking Sites in Internal Security Challenges etc. News: The article discusses how the media landscape in India… Continue reading Control over media- old censorship on a new medium
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA)- Need for climate-smart agriculture in India
Source: The post Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) has been created on the article “Need for climate-smart agriculture in India” published in “The Hindu” on 25th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS paper 3– Environment – climate change News: The article discusses climate-smart agriculture (CSA) as a way to address climate change and improve farming. CSA helps… Continue reading Climate-smart agriculture (CSA)- Need for climate-smart agriculture in India
