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Current Affairs Quiz – 14 June 2023
Day: June 14, 2023
Daily Current Affairs for 14 June 2023
NATIONAL “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” on 75th International Archives Day Minister of State for Culture, Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi inaugurated the exhibition “Hamari Bhasha, Hamari Virasat” under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate 75th International Archives Day at National Archives Read More …
RBI’s Regulation for UCBs
Why in News? To strengthen 1,514 urban co-operative banks, the Reserve Bank of India has notified four key measures, including giving them two years more to meet the priority sector lending targets. What are the Key Measures taken by RBI? Read More …
RBI permits banks to undertake compromise settlement of wilful defaults
Context In order to ensure maximum recovery from distressed assets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed banks to go for compromise settlement of ‘fraud accounts’ and ‘wilful defaults’. About the move: All regulated entities (REs) are required to put in place board-approved policies for undertaking compromise Read More …
MSP hikes and farmers’ income
Context Recently, the Centre announced the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the year 2023 summer (kharif) season crops, hiking prices between 5-10% from last season, “to ensure remunerative prices to growers for their produce and to encourage crop diversification.” What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)? Read More …
Governor’s Role in State Legislature
Why in News? Issues have recently emerged in several Indian states regarding the interaction between Chief Ministers and Governors concerning the passing of bills. Chief Ministers have expressed concerns that Governors have delayed acting on bills presented for their assent. This situation raises Read More …
Neurotechnology and Ethics
Why in News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is organising an international conference in Paris, France to address the ethical implications of neurotech devices that collect brain-wave data. This conference aims to establish a global ethical framework to ensure individual Read More …
Tax Devolution
Why in News? Recently, the Union government has released the 3rd Installment of Tax Devolution to state governments amounting to Rs 1,18,280 crore in June 2023, as against the normal monthly devolution of Rs 59,140 crore. It will enable states to speed up capital spending, Read More …
UPSC Prelims Expected Cut Off 2023, Check Category-wise GS Paper 1 Cut Off Marks
UPSC Prelims Expected Cut Off 2023 UPSC Prelims Cut Off 2023: The UPSC Prelims Expected Cut off 2023 will be announced after the completion of the entire UPSC exam cycle for the year. The UPSC Prelims Exam 2023 took place on Read More …