Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary : In News As the summer rush peaks in July, a conservationist looks at how rash development and irresponsible tourism are threatening Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary’s unique animals and environment. Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. It covers an area of almost 1,600 […]
Month: July 2024
Kharchi Puja 2024 : Tripura
Kharchi Puja 2024: Tripura The Prime Minister of India wished everyone, particularly the people of Tripura, on the occasion of Kharchi Puja. Kharchi Puja is one of the main festivals of Tripura. It is performed during the months of July-Auguston the eighth day of the new moon. The meaning of Kharchi can be understood by […]
RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index
RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) has risen to 64.2 in March 2024, up from 60.1 in March 2023, indicating significant progress in financial inclusion across the country. The FI-Index is a comprehensive measure of financial inclusion, ranging from 0 to 100, with […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 13th July 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 13th July 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Squalus hima : New Species Of Deep Water Dogfish
Squalus hima : New Species Of Deep Water Dogfish Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima from a fishing harbour in Kerala along the Arabian Sea. Squalus hima is a new species of dogfish sharkdiscovered from the southwest coast of India. Squalus is […]
Liberalised Remittance Scheme : RBI
Liberalised Remittance Scheme : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in a notification issued recently allowed resident individuals to open Foreign Currency Accounts (FCAs) in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) at GIFT City in Gujarat under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) is a foreign exchange policy initiative introduced by […]
Dengue : Rise
Dengue : Rise The High Court of Karnataka recently took Suo motu cognisance of the rise and the spread of dengue across the State. Dengue (break-bone fever) is a mosquito-borne viral infection. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. While many dengue infections are asymptomatic or produce […]
Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta: It was reported that an exotic beetle released into a vast reservoir in Betul district has successfully eradicated an invasive weed species, Salvinia molesta, within 18 months. Salvinia molesta is a highly detrimental aquatic fern. It is commonly known as “Water Fern” and is an aggressive and fast-growing Alien Invasive Aquatic Weed of […]
MeDevIS Platform
MeDevIS Platform: The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS. Medical Devices Information System (MeDevIS) is the first global open-access clearing house for information on medical devices. It is designed to support governments, regulators and users in their decision-making on the selection, procurement and use of medical devices for diagnostics, testing […]
Mutual Recognition Agreement With Taiwan
Mutual Recognition Agreement With Taiwan: The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan has been implemented. Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Taiwan is a landmark achievement as it is the first bilateral agreement for organic products. The implementing Agencies for the MRA are the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development […]
