Reserve Bank Of India’s Monetary Policy Review: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India recently increased the repo rate by 35 basis points (bps) to 6.25%, and the Standing Deposit Facility stands raised to 6%. Since May, the board has now increased the key rate by 225 bps in FY23. A […]
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Calling Name Presentation : TRAI
Calling Name Presentation : TRAI The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed the introduction of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP). The feature would provide the called individual with information about the calling party (similar to ‘Truecaller’ and ‘Bharat Caller ID & Anti-Spam’). The idea is to ensure that telephone subscribers are able to make […]
SpaceTech Innovation Network: ISRO
SpaceTech Innovation Network: ISRO The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has signed an MoU with Social Alpha, a multistage innovation curation and venture development platform to launch SpaceTech Innovation Network (SpIN). SpIN is India’s first dedicated platform for innovation, curation, and venture development for the burgeoning space entrepreneurial ecosystem. The SPIN platform would create a […]
Gamma Ray Burst
Gamma Ray Burst: A rare astronomical event involving a compact binary merger emitting long Gamma Ray Burst (GRB) twinned with a kilonova emissions was reported. This never before scientifically accepted or proven combination was also confirmed by India’s largest optical telescope, Devasthal Optical Telescope (DOT). The GRB lasted for over 50 seconds and identified as […]
Heatwaves In India : Report By World Bank
Heatwaves In India : Report By World Bank A new report by the World Bank suggests India could soon become one of the first places in the world to experience heatwaves that break the human survivability limit. India has witnessed a concurrent increase in meteorological droughts and heat waves over the last 60 years. A […]
India Central Asia Security Meet
India Central Asia Security Meet: India hosted a conclave of top security officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan with a focus on the evolving security situation in Afghanistan. This year was the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Central Asian countries Key highlights of the meeting: Support for a […]
Conjugal Visits For Prisoners
Conjugal Visits For Prisoners: Conjugal rights refer to the concept of allowing a prisoner to spend some time in privacy with his spouse within the precincts of a jail. Conjugal visits are considered a fundamental right of the spouses of the prisoners Recognized as prisoner rights ( by UN and International Covenant on Civil and […]
Fifth Edition Of The European Union-India Competition Week
Fifth Edition Of The European Union-India Competition Week: The fifth edition of the European Union-India Competition Week is being held from December 5 to 7 this year in New Delhi. The European Union-India Competition Week is organized every year to provide a platform for exchanges between officials from the European Commission Directorate-General for Competition and […]
India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide
India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide According to ‘India Inequality Report 2022: Digital Divide’ released by the NGO Oxfam India – growing inequalities based on caste, religion, gender, class, and geographic location are being worryingly replicated in the digital space in India. Digital divide is a term that refers to the gap between demographics and […]
Set Up Divyang Department : Maharashtra
Set Up Divyang Department : Maharashtra The state government of Maharashtra recently approved the formation of a separate government department for the divyang (differently abled). The announcement of this development came on the occasion of the International Day of Disabled Persons. This comes after 20 years of demand for a separate department for the welfare […]
