Ammonia Gas Leak From An Underwater Supply Pipeline : Chennai An ammonia gas leak from an underwater supply pipeline to an industrial unit in Chennai, caused hundreds of residents to complain of difficulty in breathing and burning of eyes and faces. The leak originated from the Coromandel International Limited fertiliser manufacturing facility, which receives ammonia […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 29th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 29th Dec 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Banking Current Affairs : 29th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 29th Dec 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Reserve Bank of India approves IDFC-IDFC First Bank merger: Reserve Bank of India has given its nod for the reverse merger of IDFC Ltd with its banking subsidiary IDFC First Bank. IDFC First Bank and IDFC boards […]
International Financial Services Centres Authority : Global Hub Of Sustainable Finance
International Financial Services Centres Authority : Global Hub Of Sustainable Finance The Prime Minister, during his speech at the Infinity Forum 2.0, emphasised making International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) a global hub of Sustainable Finance. International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has undertaken numerous regulatory initiatives for the development of financial instruments at IFSC […]
P-Note Surge In Indian Markets
P-Note Surge In Indian Markets: In November 2023, there was an increase in participatory note investments, reaching a total of ₹1.31 lakh crore. Participatory Notes (P-Notes) are financial instruments used by foreign investors who wish to invest in Indian markets without directly registering with the market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). […]
Crech Scheme
Crech Scheme: The Union Women and Child Development Ministry plans to set up 17,000 creches within Anganwadi centers across India under the ‘Palna’ scheme. This initiative aims to provide safe day-care facilities, enhancing the cognitive, nutritional, and health development of children. With an increased participation rate of women in the workforce, reaching 37% in 2022, […]
Global Risk Survey 2023 By PwC
Global Risk Survey 2023 By PwC: According to the Global Risk Survey 2023 by PwC, a global consultancy firm, Cyber risks are the biggest threat faced by Indian organizations. Highlights of the Global Risk Survey 2023: Cyber risks are cited as the biggest threat faced by Indian organizations, with 38% of respondents feeling highly or […]
Aardvarks : Earth Pig
Aardvarks : Earth Pig A recent study from Oregon State University found that a warming climate is negatively impacting the chances of long-term survival of aardvarks in sub-Saharan Africa. Aardvarks gets its name from a South African word meaning “earth pig.” They look like a pig, especially with its body and snout. But they actually […]
Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s Disease: Researchers from the University of Szeged, in Hungary, have taken some important strides by studying fruit flies to understand more about Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited disease that causes the progressive breakdown (degeneration) of nerve cells in the brain. It has a wide impact on a person’s functional abilities and […]
Smart Lander For Investigating Moon (SLIM) Mission : Japan
Smart Lander For Investigating Moon (SLIM) Mission : Japan Japan’s Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) spacecraft entered into orbit around the moon after months-long journey. Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) Mission is a spacecraft built and launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on September 7, 2023, from the Tanegashima spaceport. It […]
