• World Day for Audio visual Heritage 2020 will be observed on 27 October under the theme “Your Window to the World.” The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage takes place every 27 October. This commemorative day was chosen by UNESCO…
• Earlier, RBI had announced “Resolution Framework for COVID-19 related Stress” as a one-time debt restructuring scheme for lenders. About: • RBI also set up Kamath committee to make recommendations on the required financial parameters to be factored in the…
• The idea is being revived to lower government’s borrowing costs by tapping cheaper overseas money to ensure the government’s large debt raising doesn’t increase the rates here. About: • Earlier, this idea was discussed in 2019-20 budget speech. •…
• Researchers have created a new material composed of carbon, hydrogen and sulphur (carbonaceous sulfur hydride) that is superconducting at 15 degrees Celsius. About: • However, it requires ultrahigh pressure of about 2 million atmospheres to achieve this transition, making…
• Recently, Honduras became the 50th country to ratify the accord, minimum needed for it to enter into force as international law. • It is supposed to enter into force 90 days after the 50th instrument of ratification. • Earlier,…
• As per a new report released by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU), some areas in the UK could experience greater levels of air pollution due to large numbers of people working from home due to the pandemic…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: GST shortfall Mains level: Managing GST shortfall between centre and states Context: • Union finance minister departing from its earlier rigid stand that states should borrow, the Centre agreed to borrow the amount of…
Mains Paper 3: Economy Prelims level: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation Mains level: EPFO investments in market Context: • A parliamentary standing committee (PSC), by its very nature, is supposed to keep a watch on matters that fall under its jurisdiction.…
Mains Paper 3: Science and Tech Prelims level: ISRO Mains level: Science and Technology- developments and investment opportunities Context: • While Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched 60 new satellites under its Starlink project last week, taking the count to over 500—he…
Mains Paper 2: Governance Prelims level: Media Laws in India Mains level: Role of media in a democracy Context: • The Mumbai Police has registered FIR against several journalists working at Republic TV, charging them with defamation and causing disaffection…
