World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: Neglected tropical disease day is observed every year on 30th January. It was declared in the 74th World Health Assembly (2021). The proposal to recognise the day was floated by the United Arab Emirates. It was adopted unanimously by the delegates. The World Health Assembly is the decision-making body of […]
Tag: 2nd Feb 2022
National Commission For Women (NCW)
National Commission For Women (NCW): The 30th Foundation Day (31st January) of the National Commission for Women (NCW) was celebrated. According to the Prime Minister, given the evolving needs of women in the country, the scope of NCW must be broadened. The Committee on the Status of Women in India (CSWI) recommended nearly five decades […]
What is Reverse Repo Normalisation?
Reverse Repo Normalisation In India: In a recent report, State Bank of India has stated that it believes the stage is set for a Reverse Repo Normalisation in India. The Repurchase agreement (Repo) and the Reverse repo agreement are two key tools used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to control the money supply. […]
Union Budget 2022: Highlights
Union Budget 2022 Highlights: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2022 on February 1. She said that the Budget proposals for this financial year rest on health and well-being, infrastructure, inclusive development, energy transition and climate action, financing of investments and ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’. India’s economic growth estimated at 9.2% to […]
Economic Survey 2021-22 : Highlights
Economic Survey 2021-22: Highlights The Economic Survey 2021-22 was tabled in Parliament by the Finance Minister soon after the President’s address to both Houses of Parliament. The central theme of this year’s Economic Survey is the “Agile approach”, implemented through India’s economic response to the COVID-19 Pandemic shock. The preface of Economic Survey states that […]
