Champions Group Of The Global Crisis Response Group: India has accepted an invitation from United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to join the Champions Group of the Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG). The GCRG was established (in 2022) by the UN Secretary-General to address urgent global issues related to food security, energy, and finance, and to […]
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Nari Adalats : Unique Initative
Nari Adalats : Unique Initative The Indian government is launching a unique initiative to establish women courts (known as Nari Adalats) at the village level as an alternative dispute resolution forum for issues such as domestic violence and property rights. The pilot project will start in 50 villages each in Assam and Jammu and Kashmir […]
What Is Cluster Munition?
What Is Cluster Munition? United States (US) has made the decision to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine as part of a new military aid package worth up to USD 800 million. This move has raised concerns about civilian casualties, with calls from the United Nations to avoid using such weapons. A cluster munition is a […]
Flood Warning : Delhi Government
Flood Warning : Delhi Government The Delhi government recently issued a flood warning as Haryana released more than one lakh cusecs of water into the Yamuna river from the Hathnikund barrage. Yamuna River is the major tributary of the Ganges River. It rises in the high Himalaya, in the Yamunotri Glacier, at the height of […]
Fresh Consultation On The Issue Of Total Expense Ratio (TER) For Mutual Funds : SEBI
Fresh Consultation On The Issue Of Total Expense Ratio (TER) For Mutual Funds : SEBI The SEBI Board meeting held recently decided to issue a fresh consultation on the issue of total expense ratio (TER) for mutual funds. Total Expense Ratio (TER) is a measure of the total costs associated with managing and operating an […]
Cluster Bombs : United States To Supply Ukraine
Cluster Bombs: Cluster Bombs : United States To Supply Ukraine The decision by the United States to supply Ukraine with cluster bombs has caused concern among key US allies. Cluster bomb is a type of weapon that is designed to disperse smaller bombs over a large area. They are also known as cluster munitions, with […]
PBW RS1 : New Variety Of Wheat
PBW RS1 : New Variety Of Wheat The Ludhiana-based institution has developed a new variety of wheat called PBW RS1. PBW RS1 contains high amylose starch content. Resistant starch (RS) won’t cause an immediate and rapid rise in glucose levels. The high amylose and resistant starch, instead, ensure that glucose is released more slowly into […]
Performance Grading Index For Districts : 2020-21 & 2021-22
Performance Grading Index For Districts: 2020-21 & 2021-22 The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education released the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) combined report for 2020-21 & 2021-22. The report has 10 grades under which districts are categorized. Highlights of the Report: None of the districts were able to achieve […]
Plant Variety Protection And Farmers Rights Authority
Plant Variety Protection And Farmers Rights Authority: The Delhi High Court recently upheld an order by the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Authority (PPVFRA), revoking the intellectual property protection granted to PepsiCo India Holdings Pvt. Ltd with respect to a potato variety developed by it. It pertains to FL 2027 – a potato […]
Variable Rate Reverse Repo Auctions : RBI
Variable Rate Reverse Repo Auctions : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has continued to conduct variable rate reverse repo auctions (VRRRs) to withdraw excess liquidity from the banking system since June 30. Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money, while the reverse repo rate is the rate at […]
