Employee Provident Fund Organization : New Instructions The Employee Provident Fund Organization recently issued new instructions for pensions. Earlier the amount contributed towards the scheme was capped at Rs 15,000. Now EPFO says the employees can contribute more than this. Both employer and employees contribute a certain amount (from their salary) to the EPFO scheme […]
Month: February 2023
First Semiconductor Plant Of India : Gujrat
First Semiconductor Plant Of India : Gujrat The Vedanta group and the Foxconn of Taiwan have come together to build the first semiconductor manufacturing unit in Dholera of Gujarat. The companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Gujarat Government The semiconductor plant will be built in the Dholera Special Investment Region in Ahmedabad. It […]
India-China Global Growth In 2023 : IMF
India-China Global Growth In 2023 : IMF The International Monetary Fund recently said that India and China will contribute more than 50% of the global growth in 2023. Another 25% will be contributed by other Asian countries. The Asian countries are back to their pre-pandemic growth. Especially countries like Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia […]
India’s First Hybrid Rocket
India’s First Hybrid Rocket: India’s first hybrid-sounding rocket by private players was launched from Tamil Nadu’s Pattipulam. Martin Foundation, in association with Dr APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation and Space Zone India, launched the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Satellite Launch Vehicle Mission- 2023. The selected students designed and constructed a student satellite launch vehicle (rocket) […]
New Breeds Of Indigenous Livestock Species
New Breeds Of Indigenous Livestock Species: The Ceremony for Distribution of Animal Breed Registration Certificates organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was concluded. In the address,the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, has emphasised the importance of identifying the large number of indigenous livestock breeds in India to make the agriculture and […]
Underwater Noise Emissions
Underwater Noise Emissions: According to a News Study, “Measuring Underwater Noise Levels Radiated by Ships in Indian Waters”, the rising Underwater Noise Emissions (UNE) from ships in the Indian waters are posing a threat to the Marine Ecosystem. The measurement of the ambient noise levels was carried out by deploying a hydrophone autonomous system around […]
Draft Reserve Bank Of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023
Draft Reserve Bank Of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023: The Reserve Bank of India released Draft Reserve Bank of India (Government Securities Lending) Directions, 2023. The RBI proposed introduction of securities lending and borrowing in Government Securities (G-sec) with an aim to facilitate wider participation in the securities lending market by providing investors an […]
Harike Wetland
Harike Wetland: According to the recent water bird census, the Harike wetland witnessed a decline in migratory birds’ arrival this year. Harike wetland Sanctuary also locally known as “Hari-ke-Pattan” is one of the largest wetlands in northern India. It is situated at the confluence of two major rivers of Punjab Sutlej and Beas. Harike wetland […]
Momentum 2.0 App
Momentum 2.0 App: Delhi Metro will introduce the Momentum 2.0 app that will allow users to make a variety of purchases and schedule various services, including those for last-mile connectivity. Momentum 2.0 app is India’s first virtual shopping app for the metro. It is launched by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). It will allow […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th February 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th February 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
