‘Antardrishti’ : Financial Inclusion Dashboard The Reserve Bank of India Governor launched a financial inclusion dashboard named ‘Antardrishti’. Antardrishti dashboard provides the necessary knowledge to evaluate and track the development of financial inclusion by recording relevant data. It will also make it possible to assess the degree of financial exclusion at a local level across […]
Tag: 9th Jun 2023
Fifth State Food Safety Index
Fifth State Food Safety Index: The union Health Minister released the fifth State Food Safety Index in New Delhi. Among the large state category: Kerala is the top-ranking state followed by Punjab and Tamil Nadu. Among the small states category: Goa is the top-ranking state followed by Manipur, and Sikkim in the Small States category. […]
Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) Platform : RBI
Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) Platform : RBI The Reserve Bank on Wednesday expanded the trade receivables discounting system (TReDS) by permitting insurance companies to function as participants. Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform is an electronic platform for facilitating the financing/discounting of trade receivables of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through multiple financiers. […]
Kilauea Volcano : Erupted Recently
Kilauea Volcano : Erupted Recently The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island erupted recently, according to an advisory from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Kilauea Volcano is the youngest and most active Hawaiian shield volcano, located on the southern part of the Island of Hawaii, known as Big Island. It is near-constantly erupting from vents […]
Minimum Support Price (MSP) For Kharif Crops : 2023-2024
Minimum Support Price (MSP) For Kharif Crops : 2023-2024 The Indian government has approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for kharif crops for the 2023-24 season, aiming to provide fair remuneration to farmers. However, concerns have been raised by farmers’ organisations regarding the increase not keeping up with rising input costs. The Centre claimed that […]
Commando Battalion For Resolute Action (CoBRA) : Change In The Training Pattern
Commando Battalion For Resolute Action (CoBRA) : Change In The Training Pattern The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is now considering a change in the training pattern of the elite anti-Naxal unit Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA). Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) is a specialized force which has been raised for guerilla/jungle warfare […]
Ground-Level Ozone Exceeding The National Standards
Ground-Level Ozone Exceeding The National Standards: According to a new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), parts of the Delhi-NCR region witnessed ground-level ozone exceeding the national standards on 87 out of 92 days between March and May in 2023. The analysis, based on data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), […]
Homo Naledi : Study
Homo Naledi : Study A study has been published, which suggests that Homo Naledi, an ancient human species, may have buried their dead and created meaningful symbols in a cave. However, these claims have sparked controversy within the scientific community. Homo Naledi is a species of human discovered in the Rising Star cave system, a […]
World Ocean Day 2023
World Ocean Day 2023: World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on 8 June to create awareness among people regarding the significance of oceans, and the importance of preserving and conserving oceanic resources. “Planet Ocean: tides are changing,” is the theme for World Oceans Day 2023. The ocean covers over 70% of the planet. The […]
