In Context There are questions on whether nuclear power, with its attendant concerns on cost and safety, remains a relevant option for a future that is fossil-free, particularly in India. What is Nuclear Energy? Nuclear energy is the energy source found in an atom’s nucleus, or core. Once extracted, this energy can be used to […]
In News Japan to train 1,000 Indian engineers before transfer of bullet train technology. About Indian engineers will be trained by Japanese experts before starting work on the High-Speed Rail Track system for Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor (MAHSR). The bullet train being built between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will use the ballastless Slab Track […]
In News A rare melanistic royal Bengal tiger, popularly known as black tiger, was found dead in the Simlipal National Park. The population of black tigers in Similipal is very limited (eight tigers as per theTiger Status Report 2018). The death can affect the breeding of tigers in the region. Black Tigers About: They are […]
In News The Ministry of Finance has launched the scheme, “Vivad se Vishwas I – Relief to MSMEs”. More about News The scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2023-24. 95 % of the forfeited amount relating to performance security, bid security and liquidated damages forfeited/ deducted during the COVID-19 pandemic will be returned to […]
In News There’s a growing trend of countries sidestepping the US dollar (de-dollarisation) and choosing to use their own local currencies for bilateral trade. What is de-dollarisation? De-dollarisation is a term that refers to the process whereby countries tend to reduce their reliance on the US dollar as a reserve currency, medium of exchange, and […]
In Context There is a widening rift between some Indian start-ups and the industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). IAMAI’s opposition to the new law for tackling Big Tech firms About: Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) criticised the recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance to introduce a new […]
In News India sent INS Satpura and INS Delhi to participate in the first ever ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME 2023) scheduled from 02 to 08 May 2023. More about News The maiden exercise will be conducted off the coast of Singapore and will feature harbour and at-sea events off the coast of Singapore. The Republic […]
In News Delhi Chief Minister announced a 14-point action plan to reduce air pollution during the summer months with a focus on controlling dust pollution. Major Highlights The Delhi government will conduct a real-time apportionment study of 13 identified hotspots to find sources of pollution and solutions to curb them. People will have to register […]
In News The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 3.6 percent (provisional) in March 2023 as compared to the Index of March 2022. The production of Coal, Fertilizers, Steel, Natural Gas, and Refinery Products increased in March 2023 over the corresponding month of last year(2022). Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) ICI […]
In News The government has named Siddhartha Mohanty as the first chief executive of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for the term beginning in June 2024 to June 2025. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) recommended Siddhartha Mohanty’s name for the post of chairman. The decision regarding the appointment of Mohanty as the […]
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