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The fifth edition of Exercise Harimau Shakti–2025 recently commenced at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. The exercise marks another important step in strengthening defence cooperation between India and Malaysia. About Exercise Harimau Shakti Exercise Harimau Shakti is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Malaysia. The Indian contingent participating in the exercise is represented mainly by troops from the DOGRA Regiment of the Indian Army. Objectiv

Open Market Operations (OMO)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently announced that it will conduct Open Market Operation (OMO) purchases of government securities worth ?1 trillion. In addition, the RBI will undertake a three-year dollar–rupee buy/sell swap of $5 billion. These measures are aimed at injecting durable liquidity into the financial system and supporting orderly financial market conditions. What are Open Market Operations? Open Market Operations refer to the purchase and sale of government

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

Recently, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted IndiGo Airlines a temporary one-time exemption from certain Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms applicable to pilots. This decision was taken to address operational requirements while maintaining overall aviation safety standards. About the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is the regulatory authority for civil aviation in India, primarily responsible for address

Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT)

Recently, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) received in-principle approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch ‘Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT)’ as an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). This development is aimed at mobilising long-term capital for national highway infrastructure development. What is an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT)? An Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) is a collective investment scheme,