Volcanic Vortex Rings: Mount Etna, the largest volcano in Europe, and among the world’s most active volcanoes, has been sending up almost perfect rings of smoke into the air, which is a rare phenomenon that scientists refer to as volcanic vortex rings. Vortex rings are generated when gas, predominantly water vapour, is released rapidly through […]
Month: April 2024
The 23rd Session Of The UN Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues
The 23rd Session Of The UN Permanent Forum On Indigenous Issues: The 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues recently commenced in New York, United States. UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) was created in 2000 as an advisory body to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with a […]
Worst Deposit Crunch In 20 Years
Worst Deposit Crunch In 20 Years: A recently released report revealed that despite robust credit growth, Indian banks faced difficulty in garnering deposits in 2023-24, resulting in the highest credit-deposit ratio in at least two decades. Indian banks are grappling with a severe deposit cash crunch that has not been witnessed in the past two […]
Exercise DUSTLIK 2024
Exercise DUSTLIK: The Indian Army contingent departed for the 5th edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK, scheduled from 15th to 28th April 2024 in Termez, Uzbekistan. Exercise DUSTLIK is a yearly event alternately conducted in India and Uzbekistan. The exercise aims to foster military cooperation, enhance combined capabilities, focus on joint operations in mountainous […]
Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)
Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA): The Indian government has simplified the payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar by implementing the Rupee/Kyat direct payment system through the Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA) via Punjab National Bank. SRVA is an account that domestic banks hold for foreign banks in the former’s domestic currency, the rupee, […]
Satellite Calls
Satellite Calls: Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first satellite that enables smartphones to make direct calls through it, bypassing mobile towers. This innovation aims to address communication challenges during emergencies, such as natural disasters. The satellite, part of the Tiantong Project, symbolizes China’s commitment to enhancing communication resilience. The Tiantong-1 series, involving three satellites, […]
Import Restrictions On Solar PV Cells
Import Restrictions On Solar PV Cells: Recent government orders on attempts to increase local sourcing of solar modules to support India’s renewables manufacturing ecosystem has been widely reported in the media as import restrictions. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE), on March 29 ordered to re-implement its 2021 notification of an ‘Approved List of […]
Shrinkflation : Concern
Shrinkflation : Concern Shrinkflation is again became a topic of concern within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry. As input costs rise, companies are faced with the challenge of maintaining profitability while also addressing consumer needs. Shrinkflation refers to the practice of reducing the size of a product while maintaining its sticker price. It’s a […]
Men5CV : Meningitis Vaccine
Men5CV : Meningitis Vaccine Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria. The vaccine is funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which supports lower-income countries with routine vaccination against meningitis. Nigeria […]
Kandukuri Veeresalingam : Birth Anniversary
Kandukuri Veeresalingam : Birth Anniversary Kandukuri Veeresalingam, born on April 16, 1848, was a prominent writer and social reformer from the Madras Presidency, British India. He is often hailed as the father of the Telugu Renaissance movement and is known for his significant contributions to literature and social reform in Andhra Pradesh. Veeresalingam was a […]
