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Impact of war on an economy Subject :Economy Section : National Income Context: Estimates of the economic impact of the war prompted Moody’s to lower its growth forecast for the Israeli economy for this year to 2.4% from 3% previously. In a more pessimistic outlook for 2024, the ratings agency said it projects […]
Investment via P-notes participatory notes slip to Rs 1.26 lakh crore in October Subject: Economy Section: Capital Markets Context: Investments in the Indian capital markets through participatory notes (P-notes) dropped to Rs 1.26 lakh crore in October-end after rising for seven consecutive months. The latest data includes the value of participatory note investments […]
Concerns Raised by SEBI on Bunching of IPOs Subject :Economy Section : Capital market The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has expressed concern over the clustering of initial public offerings (IPOs) this week. SEBI has urged investment bankers to exercise caution regarding potential stress on intermediary infrastructure, especially IPO registrars. […]
Spike in Pneumonia cases in China ,WHO seek more information Subject: IR Section: International Organisation Context: WHO seek more information on spike in Pneumonia cases in china More about the news: The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally requested detailed information from China regarding a surge in respiratory illnesses, particularly pneumonia clusters in […]
Lok Sabha MPs told not to share replies until Question Hour is over Subject : Polity Section: Parliament and legislature Context: Lok Sabha MPs told not to share replies until Question Hour is over More about the news: The Lok Sabha secretariat has emphasized the confidentiality of government replies during Question Hour, instructing […]
Supreme Court ask govt to set up fresh delimitation commission Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: SC ask govt to set up fresh delimitation commission More about the news: The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to promptly establish a delimitation commission to provide proportional representation for two scheduled tribe communities seeking political reservation […]
What is the new Investor Risk Reduction Access platform Subject: Economy Section: Capital market Context: India’s stock exchanges, including BSE and NSE, have jointly developed the IRRA platform to reduce risks faced by investors due to certain technical glitches. What is the IRRA platform: The IRRA platform was created to mitigate risks for […]
MGNREGS audit crosses 50% local bodies in just six States- social audit clause MNREGA Subject : Government schemes Section: Employment Context: MGNREGS audit crosses 50% local bodies in just six States Among the 34 States and Union Territories in India, only six have completed social audits of works done under the Mahatma Gandhi National […]
Governor holds no veto power over Bills, says SC Subject :Polity Section: Legislature Context: While examining the constitutional authority of the Governor in withholding assent to a bill, the Supreme Court has issued a crucial verdict outlining a governor’s obligations when withholding assent to a Bill. Chief Justice Chandrachud highlighted that keeping a […]
Mirabai a unique example of pure devotion and faith Subject : History Section: Medieval India Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Mathura and attended ‘Mirabai Janmotsav’, organised to celebrate the 525th birth anniversary of the poet and Krishna devotee. About Mirabai: Mirabai (Meera), was […]