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View all →Microfinance and Self-Help Groups: India's Rural Development Pillars
Microfinance and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are crucial for financial inclusion and poverty alleviation in India. They empower the rural poor, especially women, by providing access to credit and fostering collective action.
1d agoMithila Makhana's First Sea Shipment to Australia: Boost for GI-Tagged Products
Bihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana has made its first sea shipment to Australia, marking a significant step for Indian agricultural exports.
1d agoRBI Holds Repo Rate Steady: Awaits Clearer Inflation Signals
India's central bank decided to keep its key interest rates unchanged, signaling a cautious approach amidst ongoing inflation concerns.
4d agoRBI to Close Special Forex Deposit Window, Cites Strong Inflows
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will allow a special forex deposit window to close as planned, confident in India's external buffers.
4d agoRBI Standardizes Loan Rate Rules for Transparency and Consumer Protection
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to standardize rules for loan rates. This move aims to increase transparency and protect consumers.
4d agoRBI Raises FY27 GDP Forecast to 6.7%, Lowers Inflation View to 5%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated its economic outlook, projecting higher growth and lower inflation for the upcoming fiscal year.
4d agoInternational Affairs
View all →India-Russia Relations: Historical Ties and Strategic Partnership Explained
India and Russia share a long-standing relationship built on trust and mutual interests. Understanding these historical ties is crucial for competitive exams.
5h agoPM Modi's 77 Foreign Visits Cost 557.51 Crore: MEA Data
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently disclosed the expenditure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits since 2014.
2d agoIndia, Sri Lanka Deepen FTA Ties: Boost Trade & Investment
India and Sri Lanka are set to strengthen their Free Trade Agreement, aiming to boost economic cooperation and bilateral trade.
3d agoShanghai Cooperation Organisation: India's Role Explained for UPSC SSC
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a major Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. India's engagement with SCO is crucial for its regional influence and strategic interests.
3d agoUN Security Council Briefed on ISIL Terror Threat
The UN Security Council recently discussed the ongoing threat from the ISIL terrorist group, also known as Dae'sh, to global peace and security.
4d agoEl Ni o to Push 49 Million More into Acute Hunger: UN WFP
The UN World Food Programme warns that a strengthening El Ni o will severely impact global food security, pushing millions more into acute hunger.
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India-Russia Relations: Historical Ties and Strategic Partnership Explained
India and Russia share a long-standing relationship built on trust and mutual interests. Understanding these historical ties is crucial for competitive exams.
5h agoCPGRAMS: Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System
The Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is a key platform for citizens to register complaints with government bodies.
10h agoNBA Disburses Rs 3.79 Crore Under Access and Benefit Sharing
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has distributed funds to states and national institutes, promoting fair sharing of benefits from biological resources.
10h agoOBC Under-representation in Postal Dept: Panel Flags Shortfall
A parliamentary panel has highlighted a significant shortfall in Other Backward Classes (OBC) representation within the postal department, urging immediate corrective actions.
11h agoParliament Passes Appropriation Bill for Supplementary Demands
The Indian Parliament recently passed a crucial Appropriation Bill, allowing the government to spend additional funds for various services.
16h agoMicrofinance and Self-Help Groups: India's Rural Development Pillars
Microfinance and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are crucial for financial inclusion and poverty alleviation in India. They empower the rural poor, especially women, by providing access to credit and fostering collective action.
1d agoKelvin-Helmholtz Instabilities Drive Plasma Mixing on Sun
New high-resolution observations of the Sun's photosphere reveal a more complex and dynamic solar scene than previously understood.
1d agoCentre Opposes Creamy Layer for SC/STs: Implications for Reservations
The Indian government has opposed applying the 'creamy layer' concept to Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) for reservation benefits.
1d agoCSIR Skill Initiative Phase III Meeting Held for 2025-30 Plan
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) recently held a key meeting to plan the third phase of its Integrated Skill Initiative.
1d agoDigiLocker Partners AAERI for Faster Student Visa Documents to Australia
DigiLocker has partnered with AAERI to simplify document verification for Indian students applying for Australian visas, making the process quicker and more secure.
1d agoMithila Makhana's First Sea Shipment to Australia: Boost for GI-Tagged Products
Bihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana has made its first sea shipment to Australia, marking a significant step for Indian agricultural exports.
1d agoPolavaram Project Phase-I on Track for 2027 Completion
The Centre has informed the Lok Sabha that Phase-I of the Polavaram irrigation project is expected to be completed by 2027.
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