India And Brazil First-Ever ‘2+2’ Dialogue: India and Brazil conducted their first-ever ‘2+2’ defence and foreign ministerial dialogue, discussing cooperation in key areas. The talks focused on expanding cooperation in various areas, including energy, critical minerals, technology, and counter-terrorism. The ‘2+2’ defence and foreign ministerial dialogue involves the participation of the defence and foreign ministers […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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Indo Pacific Economic Framework
Indo Pacific Economic Framework: India has decided to join at least one of the four cooperative work programmes unveiled last week under the ‘clean energy pillar’ of the U.S.-led Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) – the one on facilitating and promoting carbon-market activities. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) is an economic initiative launched […]
SAKHI : Gaganyaan Space Flight Mission
SAKHI : Gaganyaan Space Flight Mission The Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has developed an innovative and versatile application called the Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction (SAKHI) to support astronauts during the Gaganyaan space flight mission. SAKHI offers access to technical information, facilitates communication, monitors […]
Ghost Particles : Detected
Ghost Particles : Detected Astronomers detected 7 potentials ‘ghost particles’ that passed through planet. Scientists using data from the Ice Cube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica believe they have potentially found the first evidence for astrophysical tau neutrinos, called “ghost particles”. “Ghost Particles” is a nickname for neutrinos, which are tiny subatomic particles. They are often […]
Reserve Bank Integrated Ombudsman Scheme : Report
Reserve Bank Integrated Ombudsman Scheme : Report As per a recent report the number of complaints filed under the Reserve Bank’s ombudsman schemes increased by over 68 per cent to 7.03 lakh in the fiscal 2022-23. The complaints pertained to mobile/electronic banking, loans and advances, ATM/debit cards, credit cards, pension payments, remittances, and para banking, […]
Banking Current Affairs : 21st March 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 21st Mar 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Gross Direct Tax collections for Financial Year (FY) 2023-24: The provisional figures of Direct Tax collections for the Financial Year 2023-24 (as of 17.03.2024) show that Net collections are at Rs. 18,90,259 crore, compared to Rs. 15,76,776 […]
Barberton Greenstone Belt
Barberton Greenstone Belt: It is situated on the eastern edge of the Kaapvaal Craton in South Africa. It is known for its gold mineralisation and for its komatiites, an unusual type of ultramafic volcanic rock named after the Komati River that flows through the belt. Some of the oldest exposed rocks on Earth (greater than […]
Developing Countries Trading Scheme
Developing Countries Trading Scheme: Exporters seeking to avail duty concessions on shipments to the UK will have to adhere to the new British rules under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) is a scheme introduced by the UK Government to facilitate developing countries to integrate into the global economy, create […]
World Air Quality Report 2023
World Air Quality Report 2023: Delhi was identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality, according to a new report by World Air Quality Report 2023. Highlights: With an average air annual particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) concentration of 54.4 micrograms per cubic metre, India had the third worst air quality. India was better […]
Peatlands : New Study
Peatlands : New Study A new study finds that canals used to drain soggy peatlands in Southeast Asia are likely hotspots for greenhouse gas emissions. Peatlands are terrestrial wetland ecosystems in which waterlogged conditions prevent plant material from fully decomposing. Consequently, the production of organic matter exceeds its decomposition, which results in a net accumulation […]
