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Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC)

In News  The 25th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was held in Mumbai, under the Chairpersonship of Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.  The Council deliberated on the various mandates of the FSDC and major macro-financial challenges arising in view of global and domestic developments. About Financial Stability and Development Council […]

Deucha-Pachami Mines

In News  Recently, West Bengal Chief Minister increased the monetary package for the tribals in Deucha Panchami Mines. About  Deucha-Pachami-Dewanganj-Harinsinga coal block is the second-largest coal block in the world. India’s largest coal mine is located in the southwestern part of Birbhum Coalfield in West Bengal.  The block has a thick coal seam trapped between […]

Insurgency Threat in Manipur

In News The Defence Minister while addressing an election rally in Imphal West, called upon insurgency groups operating in Manipur to shun violence and come to the negotiating table. He said the Centre is ready to hold dialogue with them to bring lasting peace to the region. Rise of insurgency in Manipur The emergence of […]

Financing for Decarbonization of Transport

In News Recently, a virtual consultation workshop on ‘Financing for Decarbonization of Transport’ is being held. About It was conducted by NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute (WRI), India, with the support of GIZ India. It was conducted as a part of the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project. NDC-TIA Project GoI intention:  The Government […]

Dark Matter

In Context Astronomical observations suggest a significant part of the universe is made up of dark matter which interacts with the rest of the universe only through the gravitational pull. What is Dark Matter? Dark matter, though never detected, is believed to be present in the entire universe. Its existence is presumed because a number […]

Non-Fungible Token (NFTs)

In News  The sales of Non-Fungible Token(NFTs )surged $25 billion in 2021 as the crypto asset exploded in popularity, fuelled by the rising interest of celebrities and tech evangelists. What is a Non-Fungible Token(NFT)? It is a unit of data that is stored on a digital ledger (blockchain) and can be sold and traded. NFT […]

India -France External Affairs Ministers Meet

In News  Recently, External Affairs Minister of India held bilateral talks with his French counterpart. Major Highlights of the Meeting Setting up an India-France partnership on the blue economy and ocean governance: It will encompass maritime trade, marine trade in services, ports, the naval industry, fisheries, marine technology and scientific research, ocean observation, ocean modelling, […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 After ‘downgrade’ last yr, MEA sent Speaker’s office talk points on democracy, ‘the Indian way’ New India leaders less from English-speaking world, so judged harshly: MEA paper   (Polity and Governance ) Why Annual democracy report Downgraded India’s Position last year?, […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Fundamental duties must be enforced: plea   (Constitution) What are the Fundamental Duties? How were Fundamental Duties incorporated in the Constitution? why is there a pressing need to enforce and implement the fundamental duties?  GS 3 1 Nirmala calls […]

Minsk Agreements

In News US authorities have warned Russia not to invade Ukraine and urged both countries to return to a set of agreements designed to end a separatist war by Russian speakers in eastern Ukraine. About Minsk Agreements were signed in 2014 and 2015 in the Belarusian capital Minsk. MINSK I: Ukraine and the Russian-backed separatists […]