Defence minister has visited the Information Management and Analysis Centre(IMAC) and Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) located at Gurugram. The two centres are under the National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project.The NMDA project was launched in accordance with the vision of Prime Minister under SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the… Continue reading National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project
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RBI plans to formalise linking of new loans to repo rate
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) is considering asking banks to link loans to an external benchmark such as the repo rate to improve transmission of policy rates and foster economic growth. Repo stands for ‘Repurchasing Option’.It refers to the rate at which commercial banks borrow money from the RBI. Currently,bank loans are linked to marginal… Continue reading RBI plans to formalise linking of new loans to repo rate
India biggest emitter of sulphur dioxide: report using NASA data
According to a report by Greenpeace,India is the largest emitter of Sulphur Dioxide(SO2) in the world. The report provides that India has emitted more than 15% of all the anthropogenic sulphur dioxide hotspots as detected by NASA’s satellite. The primary reason for India’s high emission output is the expansion of coal-based electricity generation over the… Continue reading India biggest emitter of sulphur dioxide: report using NASA data
UK Researchers develop new technique to make cancer treatment more effective, affordable
Researchers from the UK have developed a technique that could make light-based cancer treatment more effective and safer for patients while reducing its cost. Light-based or photo-dynamic therapy is a clinically-approved treatment which uses drugs that only work when exposed to light to destroy cancer cells. However,many of these drugs are frequently toxic even without… Continue reading UK Researchers develop new technique to make cancer treatment more effective, affordable
Odisha to conserve two of its largest lakes
The Odisha Wetland Authority has approved the implementation of an integrated management plan for two of its largest lakes namely Chilika and Ansupa lake. The plan is intended at strengthening livelihood of thousands of fishermen relying on the two water-bodies.Besides,tourism promotion and conservation of ecology will also be taken up. Chilika Lake is India’s largest… Continue reading Odisha to conserve two of its largest lakes
Lemru Elephant Reserve (LER)
Chhattisgarh government has announced the setting up of Lemru Elephant Reserve(LER). The reserve is aimed at minimizing human-elephant conflict and destruction of property in addition to providing a permanent habitat for the elephants. The reserve will be set-up as per the report and recommendations of Special High-Power Technical Committee(SHPTC) which was constituted by the Government… Continue reading Lemru Elephant Reserve (LER)
School Fagadaba(Make education better)
Manipur government has launched a scheme called “School Fagadaba” (Make education better). The objective of the scheme is to ensure better infrastructure, quality education and overall improvement of government schools to make them model schools. The government will also install biometric attendance machines in government schools to ensure the presence of teachers at their posting… Continue reading School Fagadaba(Make education better)
Nitish flags off ‘publicity rath’
Bihar Chief Minister has flagged off a vehicle which is being called a ‘publicity rath’. The vehicle will create awareness on the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali (water-life-greenery) campaign via the audio-visual medium. The vehicle will also be used for creating awareness about the State government’s water resources schemes and steps to save and conserve water. The rath will… Continue reading Nitish flags off ‘publicity rath’
Explained: Bonds, yields, and inversions
The global economy continues to be hit as one big economy after another falters on economic growth.This increases the likelihood of a global recession in the coming future. As talk of a recession has started,Bond yields curve have also featured in the news both globally and within India as it most accurately reflects what investors… Continue reading Explained: Bonds, yields, and inversions
Daily Quiz #16 UPSC Prelims Marathon – August 20, 2019
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