Repo Rate: RBI's key monetary policy tool.
The Repo Rate is the rate at which commercial banks borrow money from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by selling government securities. It is a crucial tool used by the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to control liquidity and inflation in the economy.
PM-KISAN: Income support for eligible farmer families.
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector Scheme providing financial assistance to eligible landholding farmer families. Under the scheme, ₹6,000 per year is provided in three equal installments of ₹2,000 directly into beneficiaries' bank accounts.
Article 32 ensures right to constitutional remedies.
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution guarantees citizens the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of their Fundamental Rights. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar referred to Article 32 as the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution.
Chandrayaan-3 achieved soft landing on lunar south pole.
ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully soft-landed its Vikram lander and Pragyan rover near the Moon's south pole in August 2023. This achievement made India the fourth nation globally to achieve a soft lunar landing and the first to land near the lunar south polar region.
UNSC maintains international peace and security.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, tasked with maintaining international peace and security. It comprises 15 members: 5 permanent members (China, France, Russia, UK, US) with veto power, and 10 non-permanent members elected for two-year terms.
Olympic Games: World's foremost multi-sport event.
The ancient Olympic Games originated in Olympia, Greece, and the modern Olympic Games were revived in Athens, Greece, in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin. These international multi-sport events are held every four years, featuring thousands of athletes from around the world competing in various sports.