In News Recently, India surpassed the UK to become the world’s fifth biggest economy. Key Highlights Leaving behind UK: India leaped past the UK in the final three months of 2021 to become the fifth-biggest economy. The calculation is based in US dollars, and India extended its lead in the first quarter, according to GDP […]
In News Recently, according to the data from Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the Centre’s direct tax collection stood at Rs 4.8 trillion which is 33 per cent more than the Rs 3.6 trillion collected in the same period last year. If the trend continued, direct tax collection for FY23 could exceed the Budget […]
In News Recently, the Reserve Bank of India said that regulated entities engaged in credit delivery through digital lending will have time till November 30 to comply with the lending norms for existing digital loans. What is Digital Lending? Meaning: Digital Lending involves lending through web platforms or mobile apps, utilizing technology for authentication and […]
In News India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently held talks on bilateral ties. More about the news Mr. Jaishankar co-chaired the 14th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) along with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. Bilateral Trade & investments: Both countries have reiterated their commitment to achieving […]
In News Delhi’s prisons are overcrowded with 94% more inmates than the sanctioned capacity. More about the news All India scenario: Indian prisons have been housing more inmates than their capacity for decades now. According to a report on prison statistics for 2019 released by National Crime Records Bureau, As of 31 December 2019, there […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1& 13 Battling crisis ,Srilanka secures first IMF ok for a $2.9 billion with reform roadmap IMF clears package ;with belt tightening budget ,Sri lanka begins long walk to economic recovery (International Institutions ) Know about International Monetary Fund (IMF) recent […]
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 IMF to extend $2.9 billion to Sri Lanka (International Institutions ) Know about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and its mandate . GS 2 7 Kerala passes University Laws (Amendment) Bill (Education) What are the key highlights of the […]
In News Recently, the Union Minister of Science and Technology announced the scientific completion of Cervavac which is India’s first indigenously developed quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer. Data/ Facts Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women globally according to the WHO. It is preventable. In 2018, […]
In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India commissioned India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikrant in Kochi. Currently, India has two aircraft carriers (INS Vikramaditya (from Russia) & INS Vikrant (present one). About The Prime Minister also unveiled the new Naval Ensign ‘Nishaan’ during the commissioning of the indigenous aircraft carrier […]
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