Context: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) recently cut CRR while keeping the Repo rate unchanged to balance inflation and growth in the economy. More on the News Cash Reserve Ratio
Context The 25th edition (the Silver Jubilee) of Nagaland’s famed Hornbill Festival is now underway amidst a wide public debate on relaxing the 35-year-old liquor prohibition law for the duration
Context Global strategy to revolutionise dryland farming unveiled at the 16th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16) in Riyadh. More on news key areas
Context The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New & Renewable Energy, launched ‘Anna Chakra’, the Public Distribution System (PDS) Supply chain optimisation tool and SCAN
Context India and Bhutan recently held discussions on hydropower projects, including the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project, and expressed satisfaction as it is "approaching completion." More on News About the
Context: The 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas is being observed on 6th December to commemorate the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar. Mahaparinirvan Diwas 2024 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Context: A global strategy to revolutionise dryland farming was recently launched at UNCCD COP16. More on the News Need for the Strategy Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) About the UN Convention
Context: According to the World Drought Atlas, approximately 75% of the global population will be impacted by droughts by 2050. More on the news: The World Drought Atlas was launched by the United
Context: Recently, under the Supply Chain Resilience Agreement (SCRA), a Supply Chain Council (SCC) has been set up with the US as Chair and India as Vice-Chair. More on the News About SCRA
Context: Recently, the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, was passed by the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote. More on the News Objectives of the Bill Key Amendments