State Development Loans or SDLs are issued by the State Governments to fund their fiscal deficit. Each state can borrow up to a set limit. The RBI manages SDL issues. Note: Do you feel SDL borrowing is to bypass FRBM … Continue reading →

Note Ethanol Blending involves mixing ethanol with petrol to create a cleaner, more sustainable fuel. Initially, the target was 5% blending, which has now been increased to 20% blending. Benefits Reduces hydrocarbon emissions, making the atmosphere cleaner (GHG emissions from … Continue reading →

What is it?: The Arab League or Leagues of Arab States is a 22 member organisation with membership in both Asia and Africa. Note: The Relations with Arabs dates back to ancient times when traders, scholars and diplomats would often … Continue reading →

What is IONS? Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that brings together navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to discuss region-specific maritime cooperation. Functions / Objectives: Provides an open forum for dialogue … Continue reading →

Key Features of SWM Rules, 2026: Four-stream segregation at source: Wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste, and special care waste must be segregated at the point of generation. Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility (EBWGR): Bulk waste generators (like large residential … Continue reading →

What is Euratom? Euratom (European Atomic Energy Community) is an international organization established by the Treaty of Rome (1957). Objectives & Purpose: To create a common market for the development of peaceful uses of atomic energy among member states. It … Continue reading →