ETHANOL 100 : Launched The Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, launched ‘ETHANOL 100’. ETHANOL 100 fuel has high-octane rating, typically between 100-105. It proves ideal for high-performance engines, ensuring improved efficiency and power output all while minimizing environmental impact. ETHANOL 100’s versatility shines through, as it can be […]
Noctis Volcano : Massive Volcano On Mars
Noctis Volcano : Massive Volcano On Mars Scientists recently discovered a massive volcano on Mars, temporarily designated ‘Noctis volcano’, with the possible remains of a relict glacier at its base. Noctis Volcano is a newly-discovered volcano located just south of Mars’ equator, in Eastern Noctis Labyrinthus, west of Valles Marineris, the planet’s vast canyon system. […]
Pandavula Gutta : Geo-heritage Site In Telangana
Pandavula Gutta : Geo-heritage Site In Telangana Pandavula Gutta has been officially recognised as the sole Geo-heritage site in Telangana. “Geoheritage” is a generic but descriptive term applied to sites or areas of geologic features with significant scientific, educational, cultural or aesthetic value. Pandavula Gutta is a geological marvel older than the Himalayan hills. It […]
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test
Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test: According to a nationwide study, India is estimated to have 10.13 crore people with diabetes and another 13.6 crore people who are pre-diabetic. Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test is one of the most commonly-used tests to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) and to help manage diabetes. It […]
ULLAS Initiative
ULLAS Initiative: The Ministry of Education is set to conduct the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Assessment Test (FLNAT) as part of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram. The Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) initiative is poised to revolutionise education and literacy across the nation. It is done by fostering a learning […]
Grievance Redressal Assessment Index : Ranking
Grievance Redressal Assessment Index : Ranking The Ministry of Home Affairs has consistently ranked amongst the top 10 Ministries in 2023-24 in the grievance redressal assessment index (GRAI). Grievance Redressal Assessment Index was conceptualised and designed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India. Objective is to present an organisation-wise […]
T+0 settlement : SEBI
T+0 settlement : SEBI The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) recently approved the launch of the beta version of the T+0 settlement on an optional basis. T+0 Settlement means that the funds and securities for a transaction will be settled on the day the trade was entered. At present, the Indian securities markets […]
Eastern Maritime Corridor
Eastern Maritime Corridor: The Red Sea crisis has shifted attention to the Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) – the proposed trade route for coking coal, crude oil, LNG, fertilizers and containers. Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) is a proposed sea route between the Indian port of Chennai and the Russian port of Vladivostok. Once complete, it will […]
Ban On Exports Of De-Oiled Rice Bran
Ban On Exports Of De-Oiled Rice Bran: The Central Government has extended the ban on exports of de-oiled rice bran by another four months. Rice Bran is one of the main byproducts in the process of rice milling. It is the outer brown layer of brown rice and is separated during the milling process. The […]
Banking Current Affairs : 18th March 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th Mar 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Maharashtra Renames Ahmednagar as ‘Ahilyanagar’: The Maharashtra Cabinet has announced its decision to rename Ahmednagar district as ‘Ahilya Nagar’. The renaming is in honor of the 18th-century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar PM Narendra Modi Launches PM-SURAJ National […]
