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US Treasury report: India placed on currency watch list
The United States recently released its report on Macroeconomic and Foreign Exchange Policies of Major Trading Partners of the United States. The report reviewed currency practices of the biggest trading partners of the US. About the report The three main ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Asian Wrestling Championship: Vinesh Phogat wins Gold
The Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has won her maiden Gold at the Asian Wrestling Championship. She won the medal beating Taipei’s Meng Hsuan Hsieh. Key Highlights Vinesh had earlier won four bronze and three silver medals. This is her third ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What is Lyrid Meteor Shower?
The Lyrid Meteor shower is active each year in the month of April. In 2021, they are expected to begin on April 19, 2021. They are generally referred to as April Lyrids. About Lyrid Meteor Shower The radiant of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Right to Privacy, Reputation extinguishes after death: Madras High Court
The Madras High court recently pronounced that the Right to Privacy of a deceased person cannot be inherited. What is the issue? J Deepa, niece of former Chief Minister J Jayalalitha filed a plea in the High Court to stop ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
What is Double Mutant Corona Virus Variant?
The National Institute of Virology recently shared a data showing the break up of 361 genome sequenced samples that were collected between January and March 2021. Key Findings The study detected the presence of double mutation in almost 61% of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recently launched the EatSmart Cities Challenge and Transport 4 All Challenge. The main objective of the EatSmart Cities Challenge is to create an environment of right food practices and habits. The Transport 4 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
National Startup Advisory Council
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal recently chaired the first meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council. National Startup Advisory Council It was constituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. The main objective ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Regulations Review Authority 2.0
The Reserve Bank of India recently established the Regulations Review Authority (RRA) 2.0. The authority is to function for a period of one year. Functions of RRA 2.0 The RRA will review the regulatory prescriptions internally. It will also review ..