Southwest Monsoon: The southwest monsoon rainfall, 7% more than normal, has started to withdraw The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the system had begun retreating from parts of southwest Rajasthan and Kutch. The “normal” or average date of withdrawal from southwest Rajasthan was September 17. The withdrawal of the monsoon was based on meteorological […]
Category: Current Affairs
Asia-Pacific Institute Of Broadcasting Development (AIBD)
Asia-Pacific Institute Of Broadcasting Development (AIBD): India’s Presidency of the prestigious Asia-pacific Institute of Broadcasting Development (AIBD) has been extended for one more year. This was unanimously decided by the AIBD member countries at the two-day General Conference of the Institute held in New Delhi. The Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) was established in […]
Directorate Of Enforcement
Directorate Of Enforcement: In the eight years from 2014, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has investigated 121 prominent politicians and has arrested, questioned, raided, or filed FIRs against 115 major Opposition leaders. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime […]
Electoral Reforms
Electoral Reforms: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought limits on cash donations to political parties. In a letter to Law Minister Kiren Rijiju, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has suggested some amendments in the Representation of the People Act to increase transparency and accountability. The poll body has proposed to decrease the limit […]
Prompt Corrective Action Framework
Prompt Corrective Action Framework: Reserve Bank of India has removed the Central Bank of India from its Prompt Corrective Action Framework (PCAF) after the lender showed improvement in various financial ratios, including minimum regulatory capital and net non-performing assets (NNPAs). The Prompt Corrective Action norm is a supervisory tool and is imposed when a bank […]
National Logistics Policy 2022
National Logistics Policy 2022: The Government has launched a National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2022, aiming to achieve ‘quick last-mile delivery’, end transport-related challenges. Logistics encompasses planning, coordinating, storing, and moving resources —people, raw materials, inventory, equipment, etc., from one location to another, from the production points to consumption, distribution, or other production points. The term […]
Indian Swachhata League
Indian Swachhata League: SBM-Urban 2.0’s maiden edition of ‘Indian Swachhata League’ has mobilized half a million youths and celebrities toward making cities clean, green, and garbage free. SBM-U 2.0, announced in Budget 2021-22, is the continuation of SBM-U’s first phase (launched from 2014 to 2019). The government is trying to tap safe containment, transportation, disposal […]
National Assessment And Accreditation Council
National Assessment And Accreditation Council: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), which carries out quality checks or assessments of Indian Higher-level Educational Institutions (HEIs), courted controversy recently over the rating of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda and allegations of bribery in the process. The NAAC, an autonomous body under the University Grants Commission […]
Typhoon Nanmadol
Typhoon Nanmadol: Typhoon Nanmadol, one of the biggest storms to hit Japan in years, killed at least two people and brought ferocious winds and record rainfall to the west of the country, causing transport disruptions and forcing manufacturers to suspend operations. Nanmadol made landfall near Kagoshima city late on Sunday before battering the western island […]
Swachh Sujal Pradesh
Swachh Sujal Pradesh: Andaman and Nicobar (A&N) Islands have got India’s 1st Swachh Sujal Pradesh certification (by Jal Shakti Ministry). The certification is provided for ensuring 3 things: Safe and secure drinking water supply, ODF Plus status, awareness about cleanliness and convergence of schemes. All the villages of A&N islands have received Har Ghar Jal […]
