Liberalised Remittance Scheme : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in a notification issued recently allowed resident individuals to open Foreign Currency Accounts (FCAs) in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) at GIFT City in Gujarat under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) is a foreign exchange policy initiative introduced by […]
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Dengue : Rise
Dengue : Rise The High Court of Karnataka recently took Suo motu cognisance of the rise and the spread of dengue across the State. Dengue (break-bone fever) is a mosquito-borne viral infection. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. While many dengue infections are asymptomatic or produce […]
Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta: It was reported that an exotic beetle released into a vast reservoir in Betul district has successfully eradicated an invasive weed species, Salvinia molesta, within 18 months. Salvinia molesta is a highly detrimental aquatic fern. It is commonly known as “Water Fern” and is an aggressive and fast-growing Alien Invasive Aquatic Weed of […]
MeDevIS Platform
MeDevIS Platform: The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS. Medical Devices Information System (MeDevIS) is the first global open-access clearing house for information on medical devices. It is designed to support governments, regulators and users in their decision-making on the selection, procurement and use of medical devices for diagnostics, testing […]
Mutual Recognition Agreement With Taiwan
Mutual Recognition Agreement With Taiwan: The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan has been implemented. Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Taiwan is a landmark achievement as it is the first bilateral agreement for organic products. The implementing Agencies for the MRA are the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development […]
Thirty Meter Telescope
Thirty Meter Telescope: Indian scientists have developed an open-source tool to generate an infrared star catalogue for the Adaptive Optics System (AOS) of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is a revolutionary class of extremely large telescopes that will enable us to explore deeper into space and observe cosmic objects. It is […]
Hydrogen Peroxide Nebulisation
Hydrogen peroxide Nebulisation: Recently an actress sparked controversy by advocating hydrogen peroxide nebulisation for viral infections, suggesting it as an alternative to medications. This method involves inhaling a mist of diluted hydrogen peroxide, typically used in disinfectants, which can lead to harmful by-products and lung damage. Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) is a colourless liquid with a […]
90% Soil Degradation By 2050
90% Soil Degradation By 2050: At an international conference in Agadir, Morocco, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director-General urged its 194 Member States to improve soil protection and rehabilitation as the organisation warns that by 2050, up to 90% of the planet’s soil could be degraded. This alarming prediction highlights a major […]
Employment Rate Rises Significantly In FY24 : RBI
Employment Rate Rises Significantly In FY24 : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data revealed a significant rise in India’s employment rate, growing by 6% in FY24 from 3.2% in FY23, reflecting positive trends in the labour market. The RBI’s India KLEMS [Capital (K), Labour (L), Energy (E), Material (M) and Services (S)] database […]
Ariane 6 Rocket : Launch
Ariane 6 Rocket : Launch The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched the Ariane 6 rocket, for the first time, from French Guiana, marking Europe’s return to independent space access after delays and setbacks. It is the latest rocket in Europe’s Ariane rocket series (taking over from Ariane 5) that can launch missions from low-Earth […]
