Context: For the fifth month, Indian banks reported a drop in their loan growth in November due to continued “crackdown” by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on “exuberant” lending activities. Bank Loan Growth Bank loan growth is the change in the total amount of credit that banks provide to the economy over a year. It includes loans for food, non-food, cash, and overdrafts
Organic Standard Review Revised in India
Fasal Bima Scheme and DAP Price
Context: Union cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana or PMFBY till 2025-26. This implies that crop insurance coverage is in force. Key Highlights: Revised Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Diammonium Phosphat
Groundwater Pollution in India and Nitrate Contamination
Context: In 2023, the number of districts found to be excessively nitrate-contaminated is 440, as against 359 in 2017.
Mineral Exploration Progress Report by GSI
Context: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducted 195 mineral exploration programs in 2024, which is a growth of 53% from that in the previous year. Geological Survey of India Geological Survey of India is one of the foremost scientific institutions in India and ranks second across the globe for being the oldest organization in this field. The aim is to take geological surveys and studies apart from providing baseline data regarding earth science.
Will Accept SC Decision: Centre
Context: According to Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture, it would abide by whatever going happen as a result of the Supreme Court directive regarding the indefinite hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. Key Highlights: Some Government Loan Waiver Schemes The Minimum Suppor
Pakistan as Non-Permanent Member of UNSC
Context: Pakistan has commenced its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) The UNSC is a core organ of the UN responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, recommendation of new members to the General Assembly, and approval of amendments to the UN Charter. It has powers such as creating peacekeeping missions, imposing sanctions, and conducting military operations.
TheĀ United Nations Security CouncilĀ (UNSC)
The UNSC is a core organ of the UN responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, recommendation of new members to the General Assembly, and approval of amendments to the UN Charter. It has powers such as creating peacekeeping missions, imposing sanctions, and conducting military operations.
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA)
The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) is an Indian public sector enterprise, which provides financial assistance and other services to projects related to renewable sources of energy and energy efficiency/conservation.
Geological Survey of India
Geological Survey of India is one of the foremost scientific institutions in India and ranks second across the globe for being the oldest organization in this field. The aim is to take geological surveys and studies apart from providing baseline data regarding earth science.
