Fund Of Funds Scheme: According to a Crisil assessment called Prabhaav, the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme has enabled investments to the tune of around 4x of the amount drawn with Rs 17,534 crore invested in 938 startups. The Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) Scheme was approved and established in 2016 with […]
Tag: 12th Feb 2024
Aral Sea : Study
Aral Sea : Study NASA’s Earth Observatory posted a detailed analysis of the reason behind Aral Sea’s disappearance. Aral Sea stands at the boundary between Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the south. It was once a large saltwater lake of Central Asia and the world’s fourth largest body of inland water. The remnants […]
Dhokra Shilpkala
Dhokra Shilpkala: Chhattisgarh’s Ocher Studio is helping to preserve India’s 4,000-year-old craft- Dhokra Shilpkala Dhokra Shilpkala is believed to be derived from the Dhokra Damar tribes, who are the traditional metal smiths of Central India. The origins of Dhokra Shilpkala can be traced back to the tribal communities residing in the regions of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, […]
Frozen Smoke : Discovery
Frozen Smoke : Discovery Researchers have developed a sensor made from “frozen smoke” that uses artificial intelligence techniques to detect formaldehyde in real time at concentrations as low as eight parts per billion, far beyond the sensitivity of most indoor air quality sensors. The frozen smoke, technically known as aerogel, is an extraordinary material. It […]
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme : Next Price Fixed
Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme : Next Price Fixed The issue price of the next tranche of Sovereign Gold Bond has been fixed at Rs 6,263 per gram, the Reserve Bank said in a statement recently. Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme are government securities denominated in grams of gold. The SGB Scheme was first launched […]
2024 Climate And Catastrophe Insight Report
2024 Climate And Catastrophe Insight Report: The 2024 Climate and Catastrophe Insight report has been published by a risk-mitigation service provider Aon PLC, which highlighted that the year 2023 recorded significant damages due to Natural Disasters. Aon plc is a leading provider of advice and solutions for commercial, reinsurance, retirement, health, and data & analytic […]
Dr. Zakir Hussain Birth Anniversary
Dr. Zakir Hussain Birth Anniversary: The President of India, paid floral tributes to Dr. Zakir Hussain, former President of India on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Dr. Zakir Husain (08 Feb 1897- 03 May 1969) was an Indian statesman, and the first Muslim to hold the position of President of India in 1967. He […]
Results Of The Annual Survey Of Industries
Results Of The Annual Survey Of Industries: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the results of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for the reference periods of 2020-21 and 2021-22 referred to as ASI 2020-21 and ASI 2021-22. Highlights : Growth in Gross Value Added grew by 8.8% in the year 2020-21 […]
Kyasanur Forest Disease : Viral Infection
Kyasanur Forest Disease : Viral Infection Two people have died due to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), a viral infection, in Karnataka. According to the health department, the first fatality due to monkey fever was reported in Shivamogga district on 8 January wherein an 18-year-old succumbed to the virus. The second fatality was reported at Manipal […]
Inheritance Tax : Oxfam Report
Inheritance Tax : Oxfam Report Oxfam report says that 70% of countries dont have any form of inheritance tax on wealth. The report comes on the backdrop of increased inequalities in income, wealth and possession of resources. Inheritance tax that was levied against a particular asset during the time of its inheritance. It comes under […]
