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India’s leopard population rises to 13,874; M.P. on top Subject: Environment Section: Species in news In the news: India’s leopard population increased by 8% from 12,852 in 2018 to 13,874 in 2022, as reported by the Environment Ministry. The exercise to estimate the population of leopards in India is in its fifth cycle […]
ZSI names a newly discovered sea slug after President Murmu Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered a new species of head-shield sea slug with a distinctive ruby red spot. Found along the West Bengal (Digha) and Odisha (Udaipur) coasts. Named Melanochlamys droupadi in honour of […]
Why the Supreme Court overturned its 2018 decision, which set a time limit on courts’ stay orders Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The court held that an SC bench from 2018 did not have the power to set a six-month time limit for vacating stay order. What is the Stay Order? A stay […]
Rajya Sabha polls BJP gains in U.P., Himachal Pradesh amid cross-voting Subject: Polity Section: Parliament Context: Rajya Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh went down to the wire, with heavy cross-voting by Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress MLAs respectively, and the BJP walking away with two extra seats than its Assembly […]
Experts report Nicaraguan ‘systematic human rights violations’ to UN council Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: Nicaragua has jailed hundreds of real and perceived opponents since then and shuttered more than 3,500 religious and other NGOs, often also seizing their assets. More on news: Managua views the 2018 protests as part of […]
PM Modi launches hydrogen-powered ferry: features, significance Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday virtually launched India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry. More on news: Built at a cost of Rs 18 crore, the ferry will be handed over to the Inland Waterways Authority of India […]
SEBI asks small and mid-cap funds to disclose more about risks to investors Subject: Economy Section: Financial markets Context: India’s market regulator has asked the country’s asset managers to give investors more information about the risks associated with their small and mid-cap funds, according to a fund manager and two people with knowledge […]
NBFC-MFIs Proposal to Raise Household Income Limit for Micro Loans Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy The NBFC-MFIs (Non-Banking Finance Company – Microfinance Institutions) are urging the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reconsider the criteria for annual household income limits for providing microloans, citing the growing needs of individual borrowers. Here’s an overview […]
Certification of Railway Stations as Eat Right Stations by FSSAI Subject: Schemes Objective: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has certified nearly 150 railway stations across India as Eat Right Stations. This initiative is part of the Eat Right movement, aiming to ensure safe, hygienic, and nutritious food options in […]
Revised Regulatory Framework for Bharat Bill Payment Systems (BBPS) Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Objective: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a revised regulatory framework for BBPS to align with developments in the payments landscape. Effective from April 1, 2024, the new framework aims to streamline bill payment processes, enhance participation, […]