The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has retained State Bank of India, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs) or banks that are considered as “too big to fail”.
Why in NewsRecently, the Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres (AYUSH HWCs) in the National AYUSH Mission (NAM).AYUSH HWC is a component of the Ayushman Bharat.BackgroundThe National Health Policy 2017 advocated for mainstreaming the potential of AYUSH ...
Why in NewsTwo tourist visitor centres set up at Ajanta and Ellora caves by the Maharashtra government have been shut due to their pending water and electricity dues worth ₹5 crore.Ajanta CavesLocation: Ajanta is a series of rock-cut caves in the Sahyadri ranges (Western Ghats) on W...
Why in NewsRecently, some Chinese nationals protested against the celebration of the birthday of the Dalai Lama in India.The Dalai Lama and Tibet is one of the major irritants between India and China relations. China considers the Dalai Lama a separatist, who has great influence over Tibetans....
Recently, Indian and Chinese diplomats convened for the 29th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China Border Affairs in Beijing, marking a significant development amid the ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control....
Why in News?Recently, the Union Cabinet granted ex-post facto approval to the Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy.What is Migration and Mobility Agreement between India and Italy?About: The agreement is set to strengthen cooperation on issues related to irregular migration ...
For Prelims: India-Japan Defence Exercises, G-20, QUAD, G-4. For Mains: Significance, Challenges in India-Japan Relationship.Why in News?Recently, the 7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue was co-chaired by Defence Secretary of India and the Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs...
CAPF (AC) 2025 Attempting the Exam & Newspaper Reading | Drishti IAS English-Watch on Youtube 18 Feb 2025 Editorial on-Strengthening Indo-US Strategic Partnership 18 Feb 2025 9th Anniversary of PMFBY-Article 18 Feb 2025 President’s Rule in Manipur-Article 18 Feb 2025 Editorial Quiz (17th Fe...
For Prelims: India-UK Free Trade Agreement Negotiations, India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). For Mains: India-UK Free Trade Agreement Negotiations.Source: IEWhy in the News?India and the UK are currently engaged in ...
Why in News?The International Day of Forests, also known as World Forests Day, is celebrated each year on March 21 to raise awareness about the importance of forests and trees for the survival of humanity and the planet.The theme for 2023 is ‘Forests and Health.' What is the History of...