About IFSC An International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) is a jurisdiction that provides world class financial services to non-residents and residents in a currency other than the domestic currency (Indian Rupee) of the location where the IFSC is located. Services …
About Small Finance Banks The small finance bank (SFB) primarily undertakes basic banking activities of acceptance of deposits and lending to unserved and underserved sections including small business units, small and marginal farmers, micro and small industries and unorganised sector …
Context: The National Clean Air Action Plan’s(NCAP) report card shows a mixed result. The fact remains that much needs to be done to bring the air pollution down to permissible levels in most parts of the Country. In this scenario, …
What’s in the news? The 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR has commenced at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 22nd January to 3rd February 2024. …
Structure: The Competition Act, 2002, as amended by the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2007, follows the philosophy of modern competition laws. The Act prohibits anti-competitive agreements, abuse of dominant position by enterprises and regulates combinations (acquisition, acquiring of control and M&A), …
Context: The government is overhauling India’s science establishment, which includes setting up the new National Research Foundation (NRF) and restructuring the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). In this scenario, a frank assessment of the current administrative ability to simultaneously …
About PMRBP The Government of India confers the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) award to children for their exceptional achievements. The awards are conferred upon children in the age group 5 – 18 years, who deserve national recognition for …
About CGPB The Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) is an important platform of the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Ministry of Mines wherein the Annual Field Season Program (FSP) of GSI is placed for discussion and to avoid duplication of …
What’s in the news? The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel reached Egypt to take part in the 2nd edition of India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE. The Exercise will be conducted at Anshas, Egypt from 22nd January to 1st …
What’s in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’ under which 1 crore households will get rooftop solar. The scheme aims to provide electricity to low and middle-income individuals through solar rooftop installations, along with …