Anti-Dumping Duty on Epichlorohydrin Imports: India recently imposed an Anti-Dumping(AD) duty of up to USD 557 per tonne on Epichlorohydrin imports from China, Korea, and Thailand to protect domestic industries from cheap imports.Epichlorohydrin, a colourless liquid with a strong garlic-like odour, is used in producing glycerol, elastomers, adhesives, and as a solvent for resins, paints, […]
Day: November 15, 2024
Titan Arum Flower
Titan Arum Flower: The Titan Arum flower, one of the world’s largest flowers, bloomed in Australia. It grows over 10 feet tall and blooms once a decade.It has a tall, pale yellowish phallic structure rising from the centre. The base of the flower has a ‘corm’ which is an underground energy-storing structure that supports its […]
Solar Fence Project
Solar Fence Project: In Odisha, frequent crop losses from elephants intruding into paddy fields prompted the Forest Department to launch the Solar Fence Project—a sustainable, humane solution aimed at protecting crops and fostering peaceful coexistence with wildlife.
Bulldozer Justice
Bulldozer Justice: The Supreme Court in Demolition of Structures v. and Ors case judgement laid down a series of guidelines to ensure that due process is followed for demolishing the properties of citizens.“Bulldozer justice” refers to the practice of using bulldozers and heavy machinery to demolish properties of individuals accused of crimes, often without due […]
Satyendra Nath Bose
Satyendra Nath Bose: India celebrates the centenary of Bose-Einstein Statistics, a groundbreaking contribution by physicist Satyendra Nath Bose, which revolutionized quantum mechanics and paved the way for significant advancements in physics and technology. Satyendra Nath Bose Born: January 1, 1894, in Calcutta, India. Inspired by teachers like Jagadish Chandra Bose and Prafulla Chandra Roy. Career: […]
Operation Kawach
Operation Kawach: Delhi Police initiated Operation Kawach, a targeted crackdown against gangs, drug traffickers, and organized crime in response to rising criminal activities, including shootings in the city. Operation Kawach aim is to combat gang-related violence, drug trafficking, and illegal activities such as possession of firearms, liquor, and banned substances. Agency involved: Delhi Police, including […]
Domestic Systemically Important Banks
Domestic Systemically Important Banks: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday retained the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). The RBI had first announced the framework dealing with D-SIBs in 2014.
Birsa Munda Jayanti 2024
Birsa Munda Jayanti 2024: Birsa Munda Jayanti, also known as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas or Tribal Pride Day, is celebrated on November 15th every year. This day marks the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a brave tribal leader and freedom fighter. He is remembered for leading the Ulgulan movement against British rule and fighting for the […]
Know Your Medicine’ App Launched to Promote Clean Sports
Know Your Medicine’ App Launched to Promote Clean Sports: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has launched a nationwide call to action to strengthen the fight against doping in sports, urging athletes, coaches, and the entire sporting community to adopt the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India’s ‘Know Your Medicine (KYM)’ app.
Successful Flight Trials for DRDO’s Pinaka Weapon System
Successful Flight Trials for DRDO’s Pinaka Weapon System: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed a series of flight tests for the Guided Pinaka Weapon System, conducted as part of the Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) Validation Trials. This critical milestone involved three phases of testing across different field firing ranges, demonstrating […]
