Page-41 of Current Affairs - May, 2021

S&P cuts India’s GDP growth forecast to 9.8% for FY22

May 6, 2021

The US based rating Agency S and P recently cut the growth forecast of India to 9.8% for 2021-22. In March 2021, the agency expected 11% GDP growth in the country. According to the agency, the second wave might derail ..

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RBI’s second purchase under G-SAP 1.0

May 6, 2021

The Governor of Reserve Bank of India Shaktikanta Das recently announced that the apex bank will make the second purchase of Government securities under the G-Sec Acquisition Programme 1.0 on May 20, 2021. The first purchase was made in April ..

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Strategic disinvestment and transfer of management control in IDBI

May 6, 2021

The Union Cabinet recently approved the Strategic Disinvestment and transfer of management control in IDBI bank. Current Scenario The Government of India recently holds 45.48% stake in IDBI bank, LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) owns 49.24%. In 2019, LIC infused 21,624 ..

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What is Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights of drones?

May 6, 2021

The Ministry of Aviation (Government of India) recently allowed twenty entities to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BLVOS) flights of drones. What is Beyond Visual Line of Sight? It is the distances where the drones and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial ..

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What is Section 142 of Social Security Code?

May 6, 2021

The Ministry of Labour and Employment recently notified Section 142 of the Social Security Code, 2020. The Section covers applicability of the Aadhhar. Why was Section 142 notified? The notification will enable the Ministry of Labour and Employment to collect ..

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Current Affairs 2021: Today’s News Headlines: May 6, 2021

May 6, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for May 6, 2021: India Supreme Court strikes down Maharashtra law on grant of quota to Marathas; says no exceptional circumstances or the case was made out to breach the 50% cap ..

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What is COVID Loan Book?

May 6, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India recently opened an on-tap liquidity window of Rs 50,000 crores. Note: On-tap means ready to. On-tap liquidity window is funds that are to be provided immediately. Liquidity is cash. What is the plan? Under this ..

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Current Affairs – May 5, 2021 [Daily News Digest]

May 5, 2021

GKToday provides daily summary of important Current Affairs Topics selected from National and International News. Here is the list of articles covered under Current Affairs May 5, 2021. Telecom Department permits 5G Technology and Spectrum Trials The Department of Telecommunications recently ..

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