Various Insurance Schemes as a part of the Social Security benefits for Anganwadi Workers (AWWs)/ Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) are provided by the government. Important insurance schemes are as follows: Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): AWWs and AWHs in …
The Central government recently said that there is a need for a regulatory mechanism for web based digital media which has a very wide reach and impact. Views on regulating Digital Media There are 3 different forms of media which …
About UNSC The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was established in 1946 as one of the six principal organs of the UN. It is generally viewed as the apex of the UN system. It is responsible for the maintenance of …
What is the Operating ratio? Operating ratio measures expenses as a proportion of revenue or the amount spent on every rupee earned. A measure of expenditure against revenue, the operating ratio shows how efficiently the organisation is operating and how …
Context The formal normalisation of Israel’s ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Bahrain has created a significant inflection point in regional history and geopolitics. This article deals with the impact of such ties of Israel …
What’s in the news? A temple constructed by Emperor Ganapati Deva, a mighty ruler of Kakatiya dynasty, in Dharanikota near present Andhra Pradesh capital Amaravathi has been converted into an abode of local goddess Balusulamma (Goddess Durga). About the temple …
What’s in the news? ‘World Bamboo Day’ was celebrated recently (September 18). 25 experts from 11 countries met digitally to discuss the productive uses of bamboo. Uses of Bamboo Bamboo shoots are emerging as high-value and safe edibles and growing …
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 …
What is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)? An NBFC is a company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 which provides banking services without meeting the legal definition of a bank. They engage in the business of loans and advances, acquisition …
About MSP Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a form of market intervention by the Government to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. The minimum support prices are announced by the Government at the beginning of the …