Reserve Bank of India
History The Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was...
[ read more ]Preamble to the Indian Constitution
What is a Preamble? A preamble is an introductory statement in a document that explains the document’s philosophy and objectives. In a Constitution, it presents the intention of its framers, the history behind...
[ read more ]Cauvery River System (Kaveri River)
Cauvery River The Cauvery River (Kaveri) is designated as the ‘Dakshi Bharat ki Ganga’ or ‘the Ganga of the South’. The Cauvery River rises at an elevation of 1,341 m at Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range near...
[ read more ]Padhe Bharat Campaign
The Campaign is in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, –which emphasises on promotion of joyful reading culture for children by ensuring availability of age appropriate reading books for...
[ read more ]Jal Jeevan Mission
JJM aims to ensure assured tap water supply or ‘Har Ghar Jal’ to all rural households by 2024. About: Launched in 2019, it envisages supply of 55 litres of water per person...
[ read more ]American Revolution, American Civil War, Declaration of Independence, Boston Tea Party; factors, outcomes, events.
American Revolution: Factors responsible American Revolution: Events & Reactions American Revolution: Outcomes of American Civil War- factors, events, outcomes American Revolution: Factors responsible After the discovery of the American...
[ read more ]UNIFICATION OF GERMANY
Unification of Germany Bismarck Unites Germany: Like Italy, Germany also achieved national unity in the mid-1800s. Beginning in 1815, 39 German states formed a loose grouping called the German Confederation....
[ read more ]Gulf Cooperation Council and India
Gulf Cooperation Council and India Recently, India had a virtual meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a leading regional organisation comprising almost all Arab countries. Key Points Indian...
[ read more ]India Becomes the Highest Recipient of Remittances
India Becomes the Highest Recipient of Remittances According to the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief, India has become the world’s largest recipient of Remittances, receiving USD 87 billion (a gain of 4.6...
[ read more ]Continuation of PMGSY I and II and RCPLWEA
Continuation of PMGSY I and II and RCPLWEA The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) gave its approval for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I and II (PMGSY-I and II) upto September, 2022...
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