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
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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.
Wadhwani Ai: AI-Based Pest Detection Solution for Cotton
Highlights: Founded in the year 2018, the institution named Wadhwani AI integrates research itself with market-focused applications for agriculture, education, and health applications. Key Highlights: Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence
RBI Raises Cap on Loans against Agriculture
Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amplified a limit beyond collateral-free agricultural loans so as to relieve tension in banks’ farm loan portfolios. Key Highlights:
SEBI has introduced Specialised Investment Funds (SIF)
Context: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has launched “Specialised Investment Funds” – SIF as a distinct asset class. The SIF provides an alternative between portfolio management schemes (PMS) and so-called vanilla mutual funds (MFs). Key Highlights: Portfolio Management Service (PMS) A Portfolio Management Service (PMS) is a service that provides investors with personalised investment management. It is not like mutual funds which cater to a large pool of investors with the same investment objective, a PMS account is aimed to meet your specific financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences. A vanilla strategy on mutual funds is a
Non Deliverable Forwards (NDFs) Book
The Reserve Bank of India has begun to rein in its ballooning non deliverable forwards book (NDFs), as sources say it has turned away from one of its primary tools to push back against the strong dollar. Non Deliverable Forwards (NDFs) Book A non-deliverable forward (NDF) book is a financial market that allows it’s participants to speculate and hedge in currencies that are not freely convertible. NDFs are basically a type of financial derivative contract that allows parties to lock in a future exchange rate for a specific currency pair. Key Features:
GST Exemption on Term Life Insurance
Context: A Group of Ministers (GoM), led by Bihar´s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, has recommended full goods and services tax (GST) exemption on pure term life insurance policies by reducing it to 5 percent from 18 percent. What is Goods and Services Tax(GST)? Main Features of GST Read more>>
