Significant Beneficial Owner (SBO) norms are a set of rules that identify individuals who have ultimate beneficial ownership in a company in India. The rules were introduced by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Surakshaevam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Scheme
The PM-KUSUM scheme provides Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) with a Procurement-Based Incentive (PBI) to buy solar or other renewable energy
PM Surya Ghar Scheme
Context: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Reviews Development Initiatives in Andaman, Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep. Directs MNRE to implement ‘PM Surya Ghar‘ scheme by installing solar panels in all households. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana The Indian government launched the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, seeking to enhance the solar rooftop capacity and empower the residential households with the ability to generate their electricity. The program is to be implemented by a National programme Implementation Agency and State Implementation Agencies.
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) is a major space research centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which mainly focused on rocket and space vehicles for India’s satellite programme. It is located in Thiruvananthapuram, in the Indian state of Kerala.
UN General Assembly
Crimes Against Humanity (CAH)
It approve the text of a proposed treaty on crimes against humanity (CAH). This resolution is the beginning of negotiations between states to finalize the treaty. The CAH treaty Crimes against humanity include acts such as: It includes murder, extermination, enslavement, torture, forcible transfers of populations, imprisonment, rape, persecution, enforced disappearance, and apartheid.
How does PM Vidyalaxmi differ from other schemes?
PM Vidyalaxmi: A Central Sector Scheme for Meritorious Students Introduction Eligibility Loan Features Implementation Policy Alignment Supplementary Initiatives
World Bank Remittance Report 2024
World Bank
Indian economy may grow 6.6% in FY26: Ind-Ra
Context India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) projected the Indian economy to grow at 6.6% in 2025-26, up from 6.4% in the current financial year. India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) Comparing GVA and GDP Also read: Idea of National I
Importing Rock Phosphate
Context: Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) is looking into the possibility of importing rock phosphate from Mauritania. Rock Phosphate Organic Fertilizer Rock Phosphate Fertilizer Components Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.
