EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: The United States Department of State recently released data that indicates significant progress in the processing of EB-5 applications that are currently pending, especially those from Indian citizens. The EB-5 (employment-based, 5th preference), or US golden visa, provides a special road for overseas investors and their families to seek permanent residency […]
Futuristic Fuel Cell-Based Power System : ISRO
Futuristic Fuel Cell-Based Power System : ISRO ISRO recently said it has successfully tested a futuristic fuel cell-based power system. A fuel cell is a device that generates electricity by a chemical reaction. Fuel cells can be used in a wide range of applications, providing power for applications across multiple sectors, including transportation, industrial/commercial/residential buildings, […]
30 Doradus B : A Supernova
30 Doradus B : A Supernova NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory recently captured a stunning image of 30 Doradus B, a supernova remnant that is part of a vibrant region of space where stars have been forming for millions of years. The team of astronomers studying the remnant discovered that it could not have been […]
Indrayani River : Toxic Foam
Indrayani River : Toxic Foam The recent reappearance of toxic foam on the Indrayani river once again raised concerns about pollution here. Indrayani River is a tributary of the Bhima River, which again is a tributary of the Krishna River. It originates in Kurvande village near Lonavla, a hill station in the Sahyadri mountains of […]
Norms For Politically-Exposed Persons : RBI
Norms For Politically-Exposed Persons : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently updated Know Your Customer (KYC) norms for politically exposed persons (PEPs) who transact with regulated entities (REs), seeking to comply with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). In the amended KYC master direction, the central bank defines PEPs as […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 6th Jan 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th Jan 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection Project
Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection Project: The Prime Minister of India in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, inaugurated Kochi-Lakshadweep islands submarine optical fiber connection (KLI-SOFC) project. Kochi-Lakshadweep islands submarine optical fiber connection project is the submarine cable connectivity project from Mainland (Kochi) to eleven Lakshadweep Islands namely, Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Kadmat, Chetlet, Kalpeni, Minicoy, Androth, Kiltan, Bangaram […]
SMART 2.0 Program
SMART 2.0 Program: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has launched ‘SMART 2.0’ program. Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research among Teaching professionals (SMART) program promotes robust clinical studies in priority areas of Ayurveda with Ayurveda academic institutions/hospitals across the country through mutual […]
Fog Pass Devices : Indian Railways
Fog Pass Devices : Indian Railways To ensure smooth rail operations, Indian Railways have provisioned 19,742 Fog Pass Devices during the foggy weather. Fog Pass Devices is a GPS based navigation device that helps the loco pilot to navigate during dense fog conditions. It provides on-board real-time information (Display as well as voice guidance) to […]
Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme
Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme: The tourism ministry has included Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme. Swadesh Darshan Scheme was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, to develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations in the country. It is 100% centrally funded scheme. Under the scheme, the Ministry of […]