What are SDLs? State Development Loans (SDLs) are market borrowings by state governments. The RBI issues these securities on their behalf, through auctions. Purpose of issuing State Development Loans is to meet the budgetary needs of state governments. Each state …
Why in News: A digital artwork done by Robot artist Sophia, world’s first robot citizen has gone up for auction. What is a humanoid robot? A humanoid robot is a robot with its body shape built to resemble the human …
About the Scheme Atal Pension Yojana (APY) addresses the old age income security of the working poor and the longevity risks among the workers in the unorganised sector. It encourages the workers in the unorganised sector to voluntarily save for …
About Merchandise export from India scheme Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS) was introduced under Foreign Trade Policy of India (FTP 2015-20), as a part of Exports from India Scheme. The scheme provides incentive in the form of duty credit …
Recently, the Union Transport Minister announced the much awaited vehicle scrappage policy. Aim The new policy is aimed at boosting the auto industry, which was facing a slump even before the pandemic Vehicle owners and potential buyers will also be …
The Lok Sabha has recently cleared The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2021. Aim – The Bill is aimed at bringing more transparency in the auction process and also to boost employment in the sector and may …
About Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan It is a Central Sector pension scheme to ensure old age protection for Unorganised Workers. It was launched in March 2019. It is administered by the Ministry of Labour and Employment and implemented through …
What is monsoon? Monsoon, a major wind system that seasonally reverses its direction—such as one that blows for approximately six months from the northeast and six months from the southwest. The most prominent monsoons occur in South Asia, Africa, Australia, …
About SCO Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation established in 2001. It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organisation aiming to maintain peace, security and stability in the region. Prior to the creation of SCO in …
How is Delhi governed? Delhi’s current status as a Union Territory with a Legislative Assembly is an outcome of the 69th Amendment Act through which Articles 239AA and 239BB were introduced in the Constitution. The Government of National Capital Territory …