RBI eases ECB hedging norms for companies Topic: Indian Economy IN NEWS: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased hedging norms for companies that raise funds through external commercial borrowings (ECB), a move that will...
Jallianwalla Bagh massacre Topic: Modern Indian History IN NEWS: Government of India has decided to mark the remembrance of 100 years of the historical Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre next year. The commemorative coin and postage...
India, Pakistan commit to Kartarpur corridor Topic: International Relations IN NEWS: India and Pakistan exchanged letters, committing to build the required infrastructure for visa-free direct travel by Indian Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan’s Kartarpur Sahib...
Manipur Sangai Festival Topic: Art and Culture IN NEWS: The annual Sangai Festival was celebrated in northeastern state of Manipur. It is grandest festival of state named after state animal, Sangai, the critically endangered...
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi Topic: Modern Indian History IN NEWS: November 19 is the birth anniversary of Rani Lakshmibai. More on the Topic: Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi (19 November 1828 – 18 June...
Maternity leave: govt. for incentive scheme Topic: Social Issues IN NEWS: In a bid to encourage employers, especially in the private sector, to implement the extended 26-week maternity leave law, the Labour Ministry plans...
Super-Earth’ found orbiting Sun’s nearest single star Topic: Science and Technology IN NEWS: Astronomers have discovered a frozen planet with a mass over three times that of the Earth, orbiting the closest solitary star...
Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise Support and Innovation Scheme Topic: Government Schemes IN NEWS: To cater to the needs and aspirations of the youth, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has come up with a youth-friendly scheme ‘Yuva Sahakar-Cooperative Enterprise...
New index to check ease of doing agri-business Topic: Indian Economy IN NEWS: The Centre expects to roll out a new Ease of Doing Agri-Business Index early next year, which will rank the States...
National body set up to study Monogenic diabetes Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies and issues related to health. IN NEWS:A National Monogenic Diabetes Study Group has been formed to identify cases of...
