In the News the government decided to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme to the pharmaceuticals, chemicals and iron & steel sectors with effect from December 15. The move is aimed at boosting exports at a time they have been impacted due to the global economic slowdown and demand […]
In News Recently, India-Bangladesh held the 18th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on security and border management. Key Points Issues discussed: They agreed to deepen and strengthen mutual cooperation on security and border-related issues. To implement Coordinated Border Management Plan (CBMP) in letter and its spirit for effective guarding of the Indo-Bangladesh border […]
In News Recently, the Report of Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) was released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. As per the recent Report, around 5.2% of senior citizens surveyed reported ill-treatment/abuse. Data on the issues faced by the elderly population in India Health: Self-reported health condition: According to the Longitudinal Ageing […]
In News Recently, the Indian External Affairs Minister said that India would be the “voice of the Global South, that is otherwise under-represented in such forums”. India assumed the presidency of the G20 group of countries for 2022 to 2023. About Global North and Global South: Global North refers loosely to countries like the US, […]
In News A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court recently reserved for judgment a batch of petitions seeking to strike down the law that protects Jallikattu. More about the news Precursor: In 2014, the Supreme Court, in the A. Nagaraja judgment had held Jallikattu as cruelty to bulls. Issue: The bone of contention is the […]
In News European Union and Australian proposal imposing a price cap on Russian seaborne oil recently came into effect. More about the news About the European Union said it would implement a plan originally floated way back in May, with the G7 and Australia also signing up on the plan to impose the price cap […]
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 3 3, 12& 15 Inflation war far from over: RBI hikes rate, lowers growth A higher peak Reading monetary policy (Economy) Know about the recent decision taken by Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), What is the significance of the […]
In News The Central Government recently introduced the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2022 in Lok Sabha. More about the news About: The Bill proposes to amend the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 in light of the 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 which inserted Part IXB in the Constitution. Highlights of the Bill Cooperative […]
In News Recently the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) unveiled its latest review of the monetary policy. Major Highlights In the reviewed policy the RBI has Increase the policy repo rate under the liquidity adjustment facility (LAF) by 35 basis points to 6.25 percent with immediate effect. Consequently, the […]
In News Crimes against tourists and other foreign nationals appear to be on the rise in India. Key Findings Reported and unreported crimes: There have been various reported (and unreported) incidents of foreigners falling victim to crimes in our country. For every crime committed against foreigners, there would be several others that go unreported for […]
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