The recent case of RBI’s crackdown on Paytm has put the spotlight on the operations of Payment Banks In India. RBI has ordered Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) to halt most of its business including taking further deposits, conducting credit transactions and carrying out top-ups on any customer accounts, prepaid instruments, wallets, and cards for… Continue reading Payment Banks in India – The PayTM Case – Explained Pointwise
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Cygnus X-1
Source-This post on Cygnus X-1 has been created based on the article “AstroSat detects polarised high energy X-rays for first time from a black hole” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? AstroSat, India’s first, dedicated multi-wavelength astronomy mission, has achieved a remarkable feat by measuring X-ray polarisation from… Continue reading Cygnus X-1
C- CARES Portal
Source-This post on C- CARES Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi launches C-CARES, web portal of CMPFO” published in “PIB” on 1 February 2024. Why in the news? The union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs has launched a web portal… Continue reading C- CARES Portal
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
Source-This post on Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs has been created based on the article “7th session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs held at Kochi, 31 countries attended the meet Quality standards for 5 spices finalized” published in “PIB” on 3 February 2024. Why in the news? The 7th… Continue reading Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
India-Myanmar Relations Amid Myanmar Civil War- Explained Pointwise
India-Myanmar relations have hit a rough patch after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced Centre’s decision to fence the entire length of the India-Myanmar border to stop the free movement regime. The centre’s decision to fence the border has come in the wake of ongoing ethnic clashes in Manipur. The Manipur government has been blaming… Continue reading India-Myanmar Relations Amid Myanmar Civil War- Explained Pointwise
Analysis of the Interim Budget 2024- Explained Pointwise
An analysis of the Interim Budget 2024 by different stakeholders is imminent, after the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim budget on 1st February 2024. The budget has been appreciated for showing remarkable fiscal restraint in an election year by not announcing any new populist schemes. However, concerns have also emerged on the… Continue reading Analysis of the Interim Budget 2024- Explained Pointwise
Interim Budget 2024-Key Highlights – Explained Pointwise
Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Interim Budget 2024. The Interim budget that the finance minister presented today will stay valid for the first four months of the new fiscal year that starts in April. The comprehensive budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 will be presented in July 2024. Vision of the Interim Budget… Continue reading Interim Budget 2024-Key Highlights – Explained Pointwise
Default Bail
Source-This post on Default Bail has been created based on the article” Accused cannot seek default bail on ground that investigation is pending against others SC” published in “THE WEEK” on 25 January 2024. Why in the news? The Supreme Court in Wadhawani brothers multi-crore bank loan scam case, held that an accused can not… Continue reading Default Bail
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #70: Suman Sharma Board, Literature Optional, Kerala Home state
Date of Interview: 10/01/2024: Afternoon Session Board: Suman Sharma Optional: Literature Home State: Kerala Hobbies: Writing, Chess, analysing bowling techniques. DAF keywords: Kerala, Physics, Economics, Literature optional, Stephen’s, JNU To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2023, visit this page Chairman Why shifted from physics to economics? What is MPI? What all in it? Kerala’s rank? Best… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #70: Suman Sharma Board, Literature Optional, Kerala Home state
[UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #69: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Rajasthan Home State,
Date of Interview: 19th January 2024,Forenoon(last to go) Board: Bidyut Behari Swain Home State: Rajasthan Education: Chartered Accountant, B.Com WorkEx: Consultant Audit and Assurance Grant Thornton Bharat Daf pointers: Temple visiting, community outreach and Welfare leaderships, Ajmer, Rajasthan Entered chamber which had a round table with 6 members sitting around I entered and greeted gud… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2023] – Transcript #69: Bidyut Behari Swain Board, Rajasthan Home State,
