Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to maintain the repo rate at 6.5%, marking the ninth consecutive meeting where this key policy rate has remained unchanged. This decision reflects the RBI’s commitment to controlling inflation while supporting economic growth. Read More …
Month: August 2024
ஆகஸ்ட் 10 – தமிழ்
வெள்ளையனே வெளியேறு இயக்க நாள், இந்திய சுதந்திரப் போராட்ட வரலாற்றை அறிந்து கொள்ளுங்கள் ஆகஸ்ட் கிராந்தி தினம் என்றும் அழைக்கப்படும் வெள்ளையனே வெளியேறு இயக்க நாள், இந்திய வரலாற்றில் 1942 ஆம் ஆண்டு வெள்ளையனே வெளியேறு இயக்கம் தொடங்கப்பட்டதை நினைவுகூரும் ஒரு குறிப்பிடத்தக்க தேதியாகும். பிரிட்டிஷ் காலனித்துவ ஆட்சியில் இருந்து இந்தியா சுதந்திரம் பெறுவதற்கான போராட்டத்தில் Read More …
August 10 – English
Quit India Movement Day, Know the History of India’s Freedom Struggle Quit India Movement Day, also known as August Kranti Day, is a significant date in India’s history that commemorates the launch of the Quit India Movement in 1942. This Read More …
India plans to mandate cyber security measures for power grids
Context As the backbone of modern civilization, power grids are critical infrastructure that ensures the delivery of electricity to homes, businesses, and essential services. However, the increasing interconnectivity and reliance on digital technologies have made power grids vulnerable to cyber Read More …
What is Yen carry trade and why did it help trigger a global stock market fall?
Context Recently Sensex and Nifty 50 witnessed a heavy sell-off on 5th August, 2024 as the rout in global equities intensified amid US recession concerns and panic in the Japanese Yen Carry Trade. About The Yen Carry Trade is a Read More …
Need to relook at BIMSTEC FTA talks, says Goyal
Context Recently the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) and the Ministry of External Affairs organized the business summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). About BIMSTEC has been negotiating a proposed Free Trade Agreement Read More …
Ground level Ozone Pollution
Context Delhi-NCR has topped the list of 10 cities for most days crossing ground level ozone pollution levels. About The evaluation is based on granular, real-time data (15-minute averages) from the Central Pollution Control Board. The record analysed metropolitan areas Read More …
As big cat population plummets, Chhattisgarh approves country’s third largest tiger reserve
Chhattisgarh cleared a proposal to establish a new tiger reserve, the third largest in the country, due to the recent plunge in its tiger population. Current Tiger Reserves in Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh currently, has three tiger reserves: Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Mungeli district, Indravati Tiger Read More …
Trade Policy For Viksit Bharat
This year’s budget gave pride of place to the long-term goal of Viksit Bharat 2047 and mentioned that reforms in many areas would be needed to achieve it, particularly in trade policy. With the flagship program of “Make in India” and a vision of becoming Read More …
News of The Day – 9th August 2024
News of The Day – 9th August 2024 The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, and PIB. News Headline Source Syllabus What To Know? What’s Causing Antarctica’s Deep-Winter Heatwave, What Could Be Its Fallout? IndianExpress GS-01: Geography Read More …