Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs): Criteria, Challenges
In November 2024, the Reserve Bank of India reaffirmed State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs), highlighting…
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Minority institutions in India: SC Ruling & Implications
The recent Supreme Court ruling of November 2024, which revisits the 1967 Azeez Basha case, has reignited discussions on minority institutions in Indi…
Basel Norms & India: Implementation, Challenges
In July 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a circular introducing tighter liquidity norms for banks under the Basel III framework. These cha…
India’s Care Economy: Examples, Challenges
India's care economy is an essential, yet often underappreciated sector that plays a vital role in the socio-economic landscape of the country. It enc…
National Family Health Survey (NFHS): Evolution, Findings, Challenges
The recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) has unveiled critical health trends in India, highlighting issues like rising anaemia among women an…
Global Hunger Index 2024: India’s Ranking and Key Insights
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an annual report that assesses the state of hunger and malnutrition across the globe, with a focus on tracking prog…
SC Upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act: Implications for Assam and India
On October 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered a pivotal judgment regarding Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, upholding its constit…
The Hidden Dangers of the Middle-Income Trap: How Nations Can Thrive
The World Bank's 2024 report highlights the risk of India, along with over 100 other nations, falling into the middle-income trap, a scenario where ec…
MicroRNA: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNAs, tiny molecules that play…
