In News Recently, the President of India visited Ulihatu village in Jharkhand on the Janjatiya Gaurav Divas and paid respects before the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. Key Points The history of freedom struggle also includes several streams of struggles by the tribal communities. Bhagwan Birsa Munda and Sidhu-Kanhu of Jharkhand, Tantia Bhil and Bhima […]
In News Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs has cancelled the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) licence of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) and Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT). These organisations are associated with the Nehru-Gandhi family, for alleged violations of the provisions of the Act. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Aim: To regulate the acceptance […]
In News The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lauded India’s Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme as a “logistical marvel” that has reached hundreds of millions of people and specifically benefited women, the elderly and farmers. About Direct Benefit Transfer scheme It is Government’s major reform initiative to reengineer the existing delivery processes, ensuring better and timely […]
Growth and related issues In News Recently, the opinion has emerged that Strengthening the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) framework is a profitable idea. Data of CSR participation of companies Rise in spending: Ever since the establishment of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) regime in India (under Section 135 of the Companies Act 2013), CSR spending […]
In News Moonlighting has been a controversial topic in recent months after a few companies sacked their employees citing it as a reason. More about Moonlighting What is Moonlighting? Moonlighting — or employees working for remuneration with entities other than their employers. Moonlighting is neither new nor unusual. The practice has been around for a […]
In News Recently the draft guidelines were issued by the Finance Ministry for Regional rural banks (RRBs) listing on stock exchanges. RRBs play a crucial role in credit disbursement in remote areas. More about the news According to the draft guidelines issued by the Finance Ministry, Regional rural banks (RRBs), will be eligible to list […]
In News Recently, the annual report released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) showed, India is among the top 40, making remarkable progress in the global innovation index ranking for the first time. Key Findings India is the innovation leader in the lower middle-income group. It continues to lead the world in ICT services […]
In News Thomas Malthus elaborated on a concept in his book – “An Essay on the Principle of Population”, which quite famously inspired Charles Darwin. More about the Malthusian trap About: The Malthusian trap or Malthusian check refers to the theory that as the human population grows there is increasing pressure on earth’s resources, which […]
In News Recently, Moody’s stated that India’s membership of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) would give it an opportunity to benefit from greater trade and investment flows. Moody’s Forecast: Key Points India is poised to become a growing destination market for goods from the other Quad countries, including commodities, machinery and chemicals. The U.S. and […]
In News UNESCO has released the State of education report for India 2022: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. It is the 4th edition of the annual report of UNESCO with the aim of increasing the application of AI in education in India. Key Points Scope of AI Market: AI Market in India is likely to […]
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