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Small Finance Banks, Key Features and Operational Guidelines
Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said eligible small finance banks (SFBs) can apply with the regulator to become universal banks following the on-tap licensing norms. Eligible SFBs need to have a minimum net worth of Rs 1,000 crore...
Last updated on April 27th, 2024 06:31 pm -
Glacial Lakes and Remote Sensing
Context: ISRO conducted research on the growth of glacial lakes in the Indian Himalayan region and the associated risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). ISRO's Analysis of Himalayan Glacial Lakes Used satellite data from 1984 to 2023 to assess...
Last updated on April 27th, 2024 06:13 pm -
Editorial of the day (26th Apr): Reality of the Swachh Bharat Mission
Context: India was ranked right at the bottom of 180 countries in the Environment Performance Index (EPI) in 2022 which raised questions regarding the effectiveness of the Swachh Bharat Mission. About Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): Clean India Mission Launched: 2014...
Last updated on April 26th, 2024 05:43 pm -
Current Affairs 25th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam
Unopposed Candidates in Elections Context: The BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal from Surat Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat was declared elected unopposed. Legal Framework for Nominations Section 33 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: Outlines requirements for a valid...
Last updated on April 25th, 2024 06:44 pm -
Editorial of the day (25th Apr): UK’s Rwanda Law
Context: The House of Lords passed the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, paving the way for the deportation of asylum seekers to the East African country. About The Bill Initially formulated by former PM Boris Johnson in 2022....
Last updated on April 25th, 2024 06:24 pm -
Editorial of the day (22nd Apr): Preparing India for Water Stress and Climate Resilience
Context: The India Meteorological Department predicts hotter summers and longer heat waves from April to June, necessitating preparations for water stress. India's Water Security and Climate Challenge There is a need to shift from seeing environmental stresses like heat and...
Last updated on April 22nd, 2024 06:34 pm -
Reforms Needed in the Voting Process, Concerns Over EVM
Context: The Supreme Court has decided to hear petitions seeking 100% cross-verification of the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips with the vote count as per Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). History of Voting Process Early Methods: Initially, voters dropped...
Last updated on April 22nd, 2024 09:38 am -
Current Affairs 20th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam
BrahMos Context: India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of a $375 million deal signed by the two countries in 2022. About BrahMos Origins and Development: The concept of BrahMos originated from...
Last updated on April 20th, 2024 07:09 pm -
Current Affairs 19th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam
Mt. Raung Volcano Context: The Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert after the volcanic eruptions at Ruang Mountain. About Mount Raung Ruang Mountain Location East Java, Indonesia Elevation 3,344 meters (10,974 feet) Caldera 2 kilometers wide, 500 meters deep, surrounded...
Last updated on April 20th, 2024 02:01 pm -
Private investment, Trend in India, and Implications
Context: The stagnation of private investment, measured by private Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) as a percentage of GDP, has emerged as a significant concern for the Indian economy. What is GFCF and Its Significance? GFCF represents the growth in...
Last updated on April 20th, 2024 01:22 pm