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 […]
Category: Current Affairs
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 […]
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 […]
Northeast African Cheetah : Reclassify The Status
Northeast African Cheetah : Appeal To Reclassify The Status A group of experts have appealed to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to reclassify the status of the Northeast African Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii) to ‘endangered’ from ‘vulnerable’. Northeast African Cheetah: It is found in the Horn of Africa. It is also known […]
Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Explosions were reported near a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait . According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The ship was travelling between the coasts of Eritrea and Yemen. A strait is a narrow, naturally formed waterway that connects two larger bodies of water, typically seas or oceans. […]
Rani Velu Nachiyar Birth Anniversary
Rani Velu Nachiyar Birth Anniversary: The Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar (3rd Jan 1730 – 25th Dec 1796) on her birth anniversary. Rani Velu Nachiyar, also known as Veeramangai, was the princess of the Ramnad Kingdom of Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. She is revered as the first queen to fight […]
Production Linked Incentive Scheme : Extended
Production Linked Incentive Scheme : Extended The Ministry of Heavy Industries has recently extended the tenure of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Automobile and Auto Components by one year, with incentives now applicable for five consecutive financial years starting from 2023-24. This decision has been made after receiving the approval of the Empowered […]
