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Keeping the intriguing Tamil Lambadi art of embroidery alive Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: Porgai Artisan Association Society (PAAS), with 60 plus women, has been making and selling embroidered clothes to ensure that there is awareness about the art form and that it is passed onto the next generation. Lambadi […]
RBI raises the floor on non-breakable term deposits to ₹1 crore Subject : Economy Section: Monetary policy In News: RBI raises the minimum size for non-breakable term deposits from Rs. 15 Lakh to Rs. 1 Crore, in a move to benefit retail depositors. Key Points: RBI reviews its Master Direction on Interest Rate […]
MCA to now enforce beneficial interest reporting regime for LLPs also Subject : Economy Section: Monetary policy In News: Government extends the law of beneficial interest to LLPs as well. Earlier, it applied only on equity shares of companies. Key Points: Centre has enhanced its supervision over Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), requiring them […]
SAT quashes SEBI’s ban on key roles for ZEE’s Goenka Subject : Economy Section: Monetary policy Context: The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Monday set aside an order of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) barring Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.‘s CEO Punit Goenka from holding any key managerial position in the media house or any other company over allegations that he and his father, […]
Has the Lewis Model of growth failed in India? Subject : Economy Section: National Income Concept: Lewis Model of economic growth, developed by economist William Arthur Lewis, proposed that for underdeveloped countries with a surplus of low-wage labour in agriculture, industrialization could lead to economic growth. But this has not happened for a […]
COVID-19 vaccines did not increase the risk of sudden death among youth: study Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden death among young adults, but health issues and lifestyle factors appear to play a more prominent role in these events, according to a study […]
Indian farmers taxed $169 bn via export bans or restrictions in 2022: OECD report Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Context: Indian farmers were implicitly taxed $169 billion in 2022 due to export bans, duties or permits on several commodities like wheat and rice, to stabilize prices for consumers, the latest Organisation for Economic […]
Largest Indian Data Leak: 815 Million People’s COVID Test Data on Sale, Samples Verified Subject :Science and Tech Section: AWARENESS IN IT Context: The COVID information of nearly 815 million citizens of India has leaked. This is likely the largest data leak in India till date. Details: The data was held by the […]
NHAI’s InvIT plans Subject :Economy Section: Monetary policy In News: National Highways Authority of India to raise ₹9,000 crore via the National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT). Key Points: National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT), the investment trust sponsored by the National Highways Authority of India, plans to raise as much as ₹9,000 crore after […]
India to become $30-trillion economy by 2047: Niti draft vision document Subject : Economy Section: National Income In News: India is estimated to become a $30 trillion developed economy by 2047, preliminary results from the Centre’s vision document which is being prepared have shown, Niti Aayog. Key Points: India is currently estimated to […]