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Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) Grant
The Central Government recently released 9,871 crores of rupees as Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) grant. The grant was provided to 17 states. The grant was released by the finance ministry. About PDRD Grant The Post Devolution Revenue Deficit grant ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Delhi Ex Gratia Relief to Farmers
The Delhi Government recently approved Rs 20,000 per acre to farmers. These farmers incurred losses due to unseasonal rainfall. Rainwater logged in their fields and damaged the crops that were to be harvested. The state government allocated Rs 53 crores ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Cabinet Expansion in Madhya Pradesh; 28 ministers appointed
On July 2, 2020, 28 MLAs of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly took oath as ministers Highlights There are now 34 ministers in the cabinet of Mr Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Earlier there were only 5 ministers when the government was formed ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Monetary Policy Committee meets: Repo rate reduces to 4%
On May 22, 2020, the policy committee met in an emergency meeting to review the current economic outlook and impacts of COVID-19. Highlights The RBI has reduced the repo rate from 4.4% to 4%. It has reduced the reverse repo ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
MP, the First State to launch innovative Scheme “FIR Aapke Dwar Yojana”
On May 11, 2020, the Madhya Pradesh Government has launched “FIR Aapke Dwar Yojana”. Highlights The scheme has been launched in 23 police stations as a pilot project. This includes both rural and urban areas. Features of the scheme Under ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Finance Commission: States shall use FRBM clause to fight COVID-19
On April 24, 2020, the Finance Commission has advised the state governments to use the clauses of FRBM (Fiscal Responsibility) act in order to raise additional resources to fight against COVID-19. Centre and State FRBM The states have their own ..