Home  /  2022 ( Page 213 )

Yearly Archives: 2022

Black Swan Event

In News A study by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) talked about the possibility of capital outflows of $100 billion from India in case of a major global risk scenario or a “black swan” event. What is a “black swan” Event? Unpredictable event:  A black swan is a rare, unpredictable event that comes as a surprise […]

Ban on Single-use Plastic

In News Recently, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has ordered a ban on the use of single-use plastic from July 1.   About the recent announcement of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) Ban: This includes the manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single-use plastic items that are identified as those having low utility […]

Surety Bonds

In News Recently, the Ministry for Road Transport & Highways (MORTH) has asked insurance regulator IRDAI to develop a model product on Surety Bonds in consultation with general insurers. Key Points Several challenging issues which made Surety Bond a complete non-starter with the insurers were discussed and it was proposed to IRDAI that it should […]

Five states need to take steps to stabilise debt levels: RBI

In News The recent RBI study stated that a few of the Indian states are stressed with high debt-GSDP ratios. The study revolves around ten states – Punjab, Rajasthan, Kerala, West Bengal, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. More about the study Debt-GSDP ratio: Based on the debt-GSDP ratio in 2020-21, […]

Revamping of Banks Board Bureau

In Context The Ministry of Finance is planning to bring more representatives from the insurance sector into the Banks Board Bureau (BBB), in a bid to expand and relaunch the body. Objectives and need behind the move  The move to revamp BBB comes after a Delhi High Court bench in 2021 pushed the same, saying […]

12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization

In News Recently, the World Trade Organization’s 12th Ministerial Conference was held in Geneva, Switzerland. Major Outcomes of  12th Ministerial Conference Meeting Curtailing harmful fishing subsidies: The WTO passed a multilateral agreement that would curb ‘harmful’ subsidies on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing for the next four years, to better protect global fish stocks.  There […]

Australia seeks to Revitalize Indo-Pacific Ties

In Context India is one of Australia’s Closest security partners and the government is focused on revitalizing Australia’s Historically deep engagement with our partners across the Indo-Pacific, Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister of Australia ahead of visit to India. This is the first high-level visit from Australia after the formation of a new government. […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   3   No rollback ,Agnipath aspirants must pledge they weren’t among protestors  (Defence) Know about Agnipath scheme,its pros & cons and what lies ahead ? GS 2 3 Textbook revision slashes portion in history on Islamic rulers of India (Polity and […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   Services rule out rollback of Agnipath, reveal hiring plan (Defence ) Know about Agnipath scheme ,its objectives ,significance and critically analysis the scheme  GS 2 1 India has really helped us during this crisis, says Ranil (International Relations ) How […]

Juneteenth

In Context Juneteenth is observed every year on 19 June. What is Juneteenth? It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the US.  It is also known as Emancipation Day or Juneteenth Independence Day. Historical Background   On January 1, 1863, then-president Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that […]