Caller ID Spoofing

Source- This post on the Caller ID Spoofing has been created based on the article “What are the various efforts being taken to mitigate caller ID spoofing?What are the various efforts being taken to mitigate caller ID spoofing?” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? There has been increase in… Continue reading Caller ID Spoofing

Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ and Its Implications for Deep-Sea Mining

Source- This post on the Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ and Its Implications for Deep-Sea Mining has been created based on the article “Surprising ‘dark oxygen’ discovery could ensnarl deep-sea mining” published in “The hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have found an unknown process generating oxygen deep in the ocean, where… Continue reading Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ and Its Implications for Deep-Sea Mining

CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood

Source- This post on the CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood has been created based on the article “CITES eases norms for agarwood export; move to benefit lakhs of farmers from the Northeast” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? India has successfully avoided the inclusion of agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis)… Continue reading CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood

[Kurukshetra July 2024 Summary] Enhancing Innovation in Rural India- Explained Pointwise

Innovation is central to the economic growth and development of any country. In the context of rural India, innovative approach provides new ways to solve the problems of rural people and create new opportunities for entrepreneurship development. The focus on enhancement of innovation in rural areas can help in solving the challenges to rural development… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July 2024 Summary] Enhancing Innovation in Rural India- Explained Pointwise

RBI Releases New PCA Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks

Source- This post on the RBI Releases New PCA Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks has been created based on the article “Reserve Bank of India releases PCA framework for urban cooperative banks” published in “Business Standard” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new Prompt… Continue reading RBI Releases New PCA Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks

Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme

Source- This post on the Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme has been created based on the article “Minister launches revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The revamped Model Skill Loan scheme was launched recently with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing the revision in her… Continue reading Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme

President and Governor immunity under Article 361- Explained Pointwise

A three-judge Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has been hearing a case against the blanket ‘criminal immunity‘ provided to the President and Governors under Article 361 of the constitution. The court has impleaded the Union government and sought assistance from the Attorney General of India to decide if a ‘blanket‘… Continue reading President and Governor immunity under Article 361- Explained Pointwise

Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme

Source-This post on Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme has been created based on the article “Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS), 2024” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) – 2024. Its duration is 4 months i.e. April 01, 2024 till… Continue reading Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme

Budget 2024-25 Highlights- Explained Pointwise

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament. This was her 7th consecutive budget. The Budget focused on the poor, women, youth, and farmers. The budget highlighted the plan to increase government spending, generation of jobs, and offering middle-class relief. Table of Content What is a budget? What are the basics… Continue reading Budget 2024-25 Highlights- Explained Pointwise

Money bill and Finance bill

Source- This post on the Money bill and Finance bill has been created based on the article “How and when can a bill be defined as a money Bill?” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? The Chief Justice of India (CJI) has agreed to list petitions before Constitution Benches… Continue reading Money bill and Finance bill

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