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Survey of India

In News The Government of India has announced that the Survey of India will remain the final authority on maps with State and national boundaries. About: With the guidelines released by the Department of Science and Technology in 2021, Survey of India (SoI) had lost the monopoly on making high-resolution maps. The Government in December […]

Deep-Sea Mining

In News Recently, a study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science has warned that commercial deep-sea mining could pose a serious risk to ocean ecosystems. Key Takeaways The paper has stressed particularly the cetacean population, including whales, dolphins, and porpoises and cautioned that any disturbance on any scale is long-lasting and irreversible. The […]

India- Singapore UPI-PayNow Linkage

In News India’s payment system Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and its equivalent network in Singapore called PayNow, were integrated to enable faster remittances between the two countries at a competitive rate. UPI and Paynow UPI is India’s mobile-based fast payment system, which facilitates customers to make round-the-clock payments instantly, using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) […]

Vostro Accounts & its Functioning

In news 20 Russian banks have opened Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVA) with partner banks in India.  SRVA Arrangement A Vostro account is an account that domestic banks hold for foreign banks in the former’s domestic currency, in this case, the rupee.  For example, if CITI Bank, New York open an account in Rupees in […]

Artificial Intelligence in Judiciary

In News The Supreme Court recently started a first-of-its-kind project to transcribe its proceedings live using Artificial Intelligence (AI). More about the news Suggested by Indira Jaising: The suggestion to transcribe hearings was made by senior advocate Indira Jaising in the plea she had filed seeking a live telecast of court proceedings. Trial in process: […]

Anubhuti Divyang Park

In Context Recently, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways laid the Foundation Stone of the world’s largest and unique Divyang Park – Anubhuti Inclusive Park in Nagpur, Maharashtra. About Anubhuti Inclusive Park is being built for disabled children and general citizens in the Pardi campus of Nagpur. The objective is to convey the […]

Dustlik 2023

News Recently, the fourth edition of Exercise DUSTLIK between India and Uzbekistan commenced at Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. The Indian army contingent is represented by the GARHWAL RIFLES. Exercise DUSTLIK DUSTLIK is a biennial training exercise held between the armies of India and Uzbekistan. It aims at enhancing military capability to undertake multi-domain operations in a […]

Gut Microbes & Autism spectrum disorders (ASD)

In News New Research suggests that the gut microbiome plays an important role in relieving symptoms of  autism spectrum disorders. What are Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) ‘Autism spectrum disorder’ (ASD) is the term for a group of neurodevelopmental disorders where children exhibit  impaired social interactions, lack verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and display restricted and […]

Genetically Modified Trees

In News Genetically modified trees have been planted in the United States for the first time in a low-lying tract of southern Georgia’s pine belt. About The poplars have been genetically engineered to grow wood faster while absorbing more carbon dioxide from the air. Living Carbon, the San Francisco-based biotechnology company is behind the modified […]

Aero India 2023: Overview and Outcomes

In Context Recently, The 14th edition of India’s five day biennial air show ‘Aero India‘ took place at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru. Aero India 2023 About: Aero India is a premier global aviation trade fair, which provides an opportunity for the Indian aviation-defence industry, including the aerospace industry, to showcase its products, technologies […]