NATIONAL Why “Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park” in news? For year2023 United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)award, Michel Batisse Award, will be received by Director of Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park Jagdish S Bakan, for his efforts in Read More …
Context: The ‘Soul of Steel’ challenge launched in the forward areas of Garhwal Himalayan region in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, by a group of special forces veterans has entered the final phase of training. About Soul of Steel: Soul of Steel Himalayan Read More …
Context: The new generation ballistic missile ‘Agni Prime’ was successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha. About Agni-P: Agni-P is a two-stage canisterised solid propellant nuclear capable ballistic missile with dual redundant Read More …
Context: Pune based astronomers have discovered two new Millisecond Pulsars (MSP) — rotating neutron stars — using an indigenously developed novel technique, which was applied during an ongoing sky survey conducted by the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Image Source: Read More …
Context European Union (EU) ministers agreed on a deal to handle irregular arrivals of ‘asylum-seekers’ and ‘migrants’ to enter the territory who are awaited since 2015, from Syria other countries. Who are asylum-seekers and migrants? The terms “refugee”, “asylum seeker” and “migrant” are used Read More …
Context: Recently, the Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal visited India. Key Takeaways from the Visit: India would take forward the 2022 India-Nepal vision document for cooperation in the power sector that sets an ambitious goal in India Nepal power trade and Read More …
Context: Recently, former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan questioned the success of the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme in boosting India’s domestic manufacturing and exports. About Production Linked Investment (PLI) Scheme: It is an incentive based scheme introduced by the Read More …
Context: RBI has approved the First Loss Default Guarantee (FLDG) programme, which allows fintechs to partner with banks and NBFCs. This move is expected to strengthen the digital lending ecosystem and is seen as positive for data-tech NBFCs and fintechs. Read More …
Context: NPCI has set out guidelines for UPI transactions stating that a person can initiate a maximum payment of ₹1 lakh per day through UPI. Key Points: Need for daily limits: To sustain the smoother functioning of the payments interface Read More …
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