According to the reports,an Indian climber has gone missing from the high camp of Mt Makalu in eastern Nepal. A search team has reached the area from where the climber is suspected to have gone missing.However,they have failed to trace him. Mount Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,485 meters (27,838… Continue reading West Bengal climber goes missing after scaling Mount Makalu
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RBI against special NBFC window
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is not ready to offer a special lending window to stressed non-banking finance companies(NBFCs).The RBI may have to provide liquidity to all the NBFCs approaching it for funds if such a special window is opened. NITI Aayog has made a strong case before RBI for a special lending window… Continue reading RBI against special NBFC window
BUILD to shape future of Indian aerospace
Boeing has announced the launch of Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development (BUILD) programme for university students, faculty and early-stage start-ups in India. The programme will help innovators convert their ideas into viable business offerings that have the potential to shape the future of Indian aerospace and defence. Applicants can submit their ideas in the fields… Continue reading BUILD to shape future of Indian aerospace
India cuts off UN panel after Jammu & Kashmir report
India has informed the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC) that it has decided to cut off any communication with the UNHRC Special Rapporteurs. The term rapporteur is a French-derived word for an investigator who reports to a deliberative body.Special rapporteur are titles given to individuals working on behalf of the United Nations (UN) within the… Continue reading India cuts off UN panel after Jammu & Kashmir report
U.S. Ambassador to China makes rare Tibet visit
US envoy to China is on a visit to the Tibet autonomous region.This is the first visit to the region by a U.S. ambassador since 2015 amid escalating trade tension between China and the US. China tightly restricts access to Tibet by foreigners, especially journalists and diplomats. In response to that lack of access,the U.S… Continue reading U.S. Ambassador to China makes rare Tibet visit
Defence companies can self-certify product quality: Ministry of defence
The defence ministry has announced a policy which will allow private defence firms to self-certify the quality of their products.The policy also covers the defence public sector units (DPSUs). The objective of the policy is to promote ease of doing business and achieve the vision of ‘Make in India’.As per the policy, a mechanism will… Continue reading Defence companies can self-certify product quality: Ministry of defence
After RBI, Sebi & IRDAI launch initiatives to boost startups
Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI) has announced sandbox initiative to encourage startups in their segments by making data and systems available to them. A sandbox is an enabling infrastructure or interface which is made available to an outside innovator or fintech by a bank so… Continue reading After RBI, Sebi & IRDAI launch initiatives to boost startups
Gujarat will supply treated waste water for industrial use
The Gujarat government has come up with a detailed plan to address the water shortage in the state. Gujarat has been facing massive water crisis and the scarcity is particularly acute in the Saurashtra region, Kutch, North Gujarat and parts of tribal pockets in central and South Gujarat. Under the plan, the supply of fresh… Continue reading Gujarat will supply treated waste water for industrial use
Are LEDs bad for your eyes? The jury is still out
French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety has claimed that the blue light in LED lightning can damage retina. LED lights are the latest technology in energy efficient lighting It has added that chronic exposure can accelerate ageing of retinal tissue and can cause degenerative diseases such as macular degeneration. However, experts… Continue reading Are LEDs bad for your eyes? The jury is still out
India adopts new standards for measuring units kilogram, kelvin, mole & ampere
India has adopted a global resolution to redefine four of the seven base units – kilogram, kelvin, mole and ampere. The changes have come into effect from May 20, 2019- World Metrology Day There are seven main units of measurement- a) metre for length, b) the kilogram for mass, c) the second for time, d)… Continue reading India adopts new standards for measuring units kilogram, kelvin, mole & ampere
