What is it?: PSL is an RBI-mandated requirement for banks to allocate a set portion of their loans to key priority sectors that face credit shortages but are crucial for inclusive economic growth. Applicability Scheduled commercial banks (both Public and … Continue reading →

What is it?: The Governor’s Address is a statement of policy of the Government and, as such, is drafted by the Government Constitutional Provisions: The Constitution gives the President (Article 87) and the Governor (Article 176) the power to address … Continue reading →

Context China’s population fell for the fourth year in a row in 2025 after the country’s birth rate dropped to its lowest point, according to figures released by the national statistics office Impact of the Population Drop on a Country … Continue reading →

Context Centre notifies Rules for use of funds collected through penalties under environmental laws Environmental Protection Fund Constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to strengthen environmental remediation and restoration. The fund was created out of the amount of penalties … Continue reading →

Context Centre notifies second round of targets to curb emissions from carbon-heavy sectors Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) GEI is the amount of greenhouse gases released to produce one unit of a product, such as a tonne of cement or … Continue reading →