Today’s Current Affairs: 26th Oct 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Sets New Directive for Private Banks: This directive places the onus on private banks and wholly-owned subsidiaries of foreign banks to establish a robust senior management team. The primary objective is to […]
Day: October 26, 2023
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 26th Oct 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 26th Oct 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Kasturi Cotton Bharat
Kasturi Cotton Bharat: The Union Minister of Textile, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution launched website of Kasturi Cotton Bharat. Kasturi Cotton Bharat is a joint initiative by the Ministry of Textiles, the Cotton Corporation of India, Trade Bodies & Industry. Objective is to work on the principle of self-regulation by […]
International Migration Outlook 2023
International Migration Outlook 2023: The ‘International Migration Outlook 2023’ was released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Findings : India saw the highest migration flows to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries in 2021 and 2022. In terms of nationalities, 0.13 million Indian citizens acquired the nationality of an OECD […]
Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) Card
Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) Card: The Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards are the ID cards of the cellular world, and they have evolved in step with cellular networks. Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card is an integrated circuit, or a microchip, that identifies the subscriber on a given network. In order for a mobile phone to […]
UMEED Scheme
UMEED Scheme: A self-help group (SHG) recently launched a flower nursery as part of the UMEED scheme in Budgam. The UMEED scheme under the Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) is a centrally sponsored scheme to encourage women to be self-dependent and self-sufficient. The main objective of the scheme is to help the rural […]
Intelligence Bureau : Exempted From RTI
Intelligence Bureau: Exempted From RTI The Delhi High Court recently ruled that the Intelligence Bureau stands exempted from the rigours of RTI Act by virtue of Section 24 (Act not to apply to certain organisations) thereof. IB is an internal intelligence agency of India that is used to gather intelligence from within India and also […]
Global Tax Evasion Report 2024
Global Tax Evasion Report 2024: The European Union Tax Observatory has released ‘Global Tax Evasion Report 2024’ highlighting several critical issues related to tax evasion, the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) on billionaires, and measures to combat tax evasion. The report investigates the effects of international reforms adopted over the past 10 years, such as the […]
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: Parliamentary Committee has reviewed the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 Bill, proposing significant changes to India’s Criminal Justice System, recommendations including a gender-neutral provision criminalizing adultery. The BNS Bill, introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, seeks to replace the colonial-era IPC (Indian Penal Code). Key Highlights of the Proposed […]
Operation Chakra-2
Operation Chakra-2: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out a widespread crackdown on cyber criminals in India in an operation known as ‘Operation Chakra-2.’ This operation involved searches at 76 locations across the country and was prompted by the registration of five separate cases of cyber-enabled financial fraud, including a ₹100-crore cryptocurrency scam. The […]