Letter of Comfort (LoC): The Finance Ministry recently asked central public sector undertakings (CPSUs) to issue letters of comfort (LoCs) based on their own financial strength. An LoC is a letter issued to a lending institution by a stakeholder of the company acknowledging the support of the attempt for financing asked by that company. They […]
Zealandia : Missing Continent
Zealandia : Missing Continent Scientists have recently confirmed the existence of a “missing” continent known as Zealandia Zealandia is a long, narrow microcontinentthat is mostly submerged in the South Pacific Ocean. Zealandia was formally one of the constituent continents of the ancient supercontinent called Gondwana, which also included Western Antarctica and Eastern Australia over 500 […]
International Day Of Forests 2023
International Day Of Forests 2023: The International Day of Forests, also known as World Forests Day, is celebrated each year on March 21 to raise awareness about the importance of forests and trees for the survival of humanity and the planet. The theme for 2023 is ‘Forests and Health.’ The history of the International Day […]
Multiple Indicator Survey
Multiple Indicator Survey: The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) carried out the Multiple Indicator Survey (MIS) covering the entire country in its 78th round. Key Findings: Kerala, Manipur, Nagaland, and Jharkhand have less than 90% access to an improved source of drinking water. Among major states, Assam, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha are among the worst […]
Synthesis Report Of IPCC AR6
Synthesis Report Of IPCC AR6: The IPCC finalized the Synthesis Report for the Sixth Assessment Report during the Panel’s 58th Session held in Interlaken, Switzerland from 13 – 19 March 2023 According to an IPCC report, climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health and a window of opportunity to secure a […]
Jharniyojan Portal : Jharkhand Govt
Jharniyojan Portal : Jharkhand Govt The Jharkhand government has launched a portal called ‘Jharniyojan’ to ensure 75% local quota in pvt sector The portal requires: All private establishments in the state register themselves. Employers to adhere to the ‘Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in Private Sector Act, 2021 The act reserves 75% of jobs […]
LVM3 : ISRO
LVM3 : ISRO The Indian space agency, ISRO, has announced that it will launch its largest rocket, LVM3, on March 26th for its second commercial mission. The upcoming mission will be carried out through ISRO’s commercial arm NSIL (NewSpace India Limited). It will carry 36 OneWeb Gen-1 satellites with a total mass of 5,805 kg, […]
YUVIKA Program : ISRO
YUVIKA Program : ISRO The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated the Yuva Vignani Karyakram (YUVIKA) program to encourage students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and develop a passion for space science. The YUVIKA program is open to students in the 9th standard (or equivalent) from all over India. […]
Background Radiation
Background Radiation: Background radiation refers to the radiation emitted from natural sources such as rocks or mountains. A recent study conducted by scientists at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) found that certain areas in Kerala are experiencing nearly three times more background radiation than previously assumed. The study is significant, as it sheds light […]
First Polio Outbreak In 30 Years : Burundi
First Polio Outbreak In 30 Years : Burundi Burundi, a landlocked east-African country, has declared its first polio outbreak in 30 years. The outbreak was confirmed after a four-year-old child in the Isale district of western Burundi, along with two other children he was in contact with, were diagnosed with vaccine-linked polio. Additionally, poliovirus type […]
