Social Stock Exchanges (SSEs): A technical group on social stock exchanges (SSEs), constituted by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), has recommended that political and religious organizations, trade organizations as well as corporate foundations should not be allowed to raise funds through SSEs. Pursuant to an announcement made by the Finance Minister Nirmala […]
Month: May 2021
India-European Union (EU) Leaders Meeting
India-European Union (EU) Leaders Meeting: Indian Prime Minister participated in the India-European Union (EU) Leaders Meeting. The meeting was held in a hybrid format with the participation of leaders of all the 27 EU Member States as well as the President of the European Council and the European Commission. This is the first time that […]
What Is Post Devolution Revenue Deficit?
Post Devolution Revenue Deficit: The Ministry of Finance has released the second monthly installment of Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) Grant of Rs. 9,871 crore for the year 2021-22 to 17 States. About the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD): The Centre provides the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant to the States under Article 275 of […]
3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) : India Participation
3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM): India participated in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) and shared plans for research and long-term cooperation in the Arctic Region. The first two meetings—ASM1 and ASM2—were held in the USA in 2016 and Germany in 2018, respectively. The Arctic region comprises the Arctic Ocean and parts of countries such […]
What Is Animal Corridor?
Animal Corridor: There are cases of clearance of forest land, digging, and construction activities on at least three animal corridors within the eco-sensitive zone of the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The Supreme Court of India in its 2019 order had said that “No new construction shall be permitted on private lands which form […]
What Is Black Fungus? Mucormycosis
Mucormycosis Or Black Fungus: A number of Covid-19 patients are developing a serious fungal infection known as Mucormycosis also called black fungus. Mucormycosis: It is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes, which is abundant in the environment. It mainly affects people who have health problems or take […]
2-DG (2-deoxy-D-glucose) Drug for Covid-19 :
Drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG): The DCGI has granted emergency use approval to DRDO’s 2-DG drug for treatment in moderate to severe cases of Covid-19.2-DG helps in the faster recovery of hospitalized patients and reduces supplemental oxygen dependence. The drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) has been developed by DRDO’s Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) in collaboration […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th May 2021
Today Current Affairs: 8th May 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Unique Disability Identification Portal
Unique Disability Identification Portal: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has issued a notification making it mandatory for all States/UTs to grant certificates of disability through online mode only using UDID (Unique Disability ID) portal. Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Portal: The project is being implemented with the view of creating a National Database for […]
Regulations Review Authority 2.0: RBI
Regulations Review Authority 2.0: RBI: The Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) has constituted an Advisory Group to assist the second Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0). The RBI has set up the RRA 2.0, initially for a period of one year from 1st May 2021, with a view to streamline regulations and reduce the compliance burden […]
