[{"explanation": "<p><img class=\"img_with_preview\" height=\"327\" src=\"https://tinglado-mediafiles.s3.amazonaws.com/media/editor_images/2020/7/14/19/16/20/5f0db72c7737d4501fb3a3c3_OI.PNG\" width=\"508\"/></p>", "question": "<p>Zarang delaram highway sometimes seen in the news is located in which of the following?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f0db72e7737d4501fb3a3c5", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Iran</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f0db72e7737d4501fb3a3c6", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Afghanistan</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f0db72e7737d4501fb3a3c7", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Pakistan"}, {"option_id": "5f0db72e7737d4501fb3a3c8", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Kazakhstan"}], "question_id": "5f0db72e7737d4501fb3a3c4"}, {"explanation": "<p><img class=\"img_with_preview\" height=\"405\" src=\"https://tinglado-mediafiles.s3.amazonaws.com/media/editor_images/2020/7/14/19/17/8/5f0db75c7737d4502555e54f_OI.PNG\" width=\"601\"/></p>", "question": "<p>Proposed International North south corridor passes through which of the following seas?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Black sea</li>\n<li>Caspian sea</li>\n<li>Bay of Bengal</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f0db75e7737d4502555e551", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f0db75e7737d4502555e552", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f0db75e7737d4502555e553", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "1 and 3 only"}, {"option_id": "5f0db75e7737d4502555e554", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "1, 2 and 3"}], "question_id": "5f0db75e7737d4502555e550"}, {"explanation": "<ul>\n<li>The Indian Navy currently operates one aircraft carrier, <strong>INS Vikramaditya</strong>(Procured from Russia and later modified)</li>\n<li>The second, <strong>INS Vikrant </strong>(Also called as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC-I)), is under construction by Cochin Shipyard in Kochi, due for commissioning in 2022.</li>\n</ul>", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements regarding INS Vikramaditya -</p>\n<ol>\n<li>It is the only aircraft carrier in Indian navy.</li>\n<li>It has been developed indigenous by Cochin Shipyard. </li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct option -</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f0db78b7737d45022287756", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f0db78b7737d45022287757", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f0db78b7737d45022287758", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f0db78b7737d45022287759", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>None of the above</p>"}], "question_id": "5f0db78b7737d45022287755"}, {"explanation": "<p>Housing Price Index</p>\n<p>Importance: House price is an essential indicator of the economy. Residential property is the largest single asset for most households around the world. Hence, the variations in residential property prices affect households’ long-term investment strategy, influence their spending and borrowing patterns. The Changes in the property price influences the banking and financial sectors of the economy as well.</p>\n<p>Indices to measure Housing Prices:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>House Price Index (HPI) - compiled by the Reserve Bank of India</li>\n<li>RESIDEX - compiled by the National Housing Bank (NHB)</li>\n</ul>", "question": "<p>Housing price index is released by which of the following?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f0db7c77737d4502228775f", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Reserve bank of India</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f0db7c77737d45022287760", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>National Housing Bank</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f0db7c77737d45022287761", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "NITI AYOG"}, {"option_id": "5f0db7c77737d45022287762", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Home Ministry"}], "question_id": "5f0db7c77737d4502228775e"}]
India and Iran had signed an agreement to construct a rail line from Chabahar port to Zahedan, along the border with Afghanistan. Now Iran has started the development of the rail line on its own. Iran has cited delays from the Indian side in funding and starting the project
This article has appeared in the context of Publication of RBI's Monthly bulletin for the month of July 2020. This article highlights that the RBI has taken recourse to several conventional and unconventional tools to improve the liquidity conditions.
Open Market Operations (OMOs)
Operation Twist
Long term Repo Operations (LTROs)
Targeted Long-term Repo Operations (TLTROs)
ENABLING PEOPLE TO GOVERN THEMSELVES
The health and economic crisis as a result of COVID 19 pandemic has revealed the inadequacies of the governance structures at various levels. In this regard, the article makes a case of integrated approach led by local governance institutions where devolution of power has been lackadaisical.
Issues with current governance structures
A case for alternative approach
Strengthening the local governance structures
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS TO GET INDIAN JETS BY 2032
The Navy is expected to get the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL)-built twin-engine carrier aircraft by 2032. It will replace the MiG-29Ks in service which are scheduled to start going out by 2034.