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The currency turmoil in Turkey News: The Turkish lira lost a fifth of its value against the U.S. dollar recently. Important facts: 2. The currency has lost over 40% of its value against the dollar this year. 3. Reasons : The U.S. Treasury had recently sanctioned two Turkish Ministers in response to Turkey’s continuing detention… Continue reading The currency turmoil in Turkey

Questioning a crackdown Article: Prashant Reddy T. , Assistant Professor, National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), discussed about the  impact of oxytocin on human as well as animals. Important facts: 2. Recently, the Ministry of Health restricted the manufacture of oxytocin only to the public sector unit. 3. On this decision, Karnataka Antibiotics… Continue reading Questioning a crackdown

Cosmos Bank fraud due to malware in system: NPCI News: According to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the recent incident of cyber attack in Pune-based Cosmos Cooperative Bank is due to a malware attack on the bank’s system. Important facts: 2. Hackers transferred money through the malware attack on the bank’s server by… Continue reading Cosmos Bank fraud due to malware in system: NPCI

PM healthcare scheme from Sept. 25 News: On the occasion of 72nd Independence Day celebration, PM Modi announced ambitious schemes. Important facts: 2. PM Modi  during his Independence day speech highlighted  the achievements of his government. 3) Related to health sector: Mantri Jan Aarogya Abhiyan (PMJAA) PM announced Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Abhiyan (PMJAA) was… Continue reading PM healthcare scheme from Sept. 25

Probing an amendment Article: N.K Singh, former Joint Director, CBI, discussed that recent changes to the anti-corruption law are very worrying. Important facts: 2. Recently, the Parliament passed certain amendments to laws on corruption with focus on two aspects: Prior approval for initiating investigation into allegations of corruption against public servants. Requiring prior sanction for… Continue reading Probing an amendment

Steel imports from Japan, South Korea surge News: Imports of steel products used in construction more than doubled to nearly 22,000 tonnes. Important facts: 2. As per the government documents, India is being hit by steel producers in Japan and South Korea. 3. This is so because mills there redirect supply after U.S. President Donald… Continue reading Steel imports from Japan, South Korea surge

Scientists to test land for LIGO News: The LIGO detectors discovered the first gravitational waves produced by two giant merging blackholes in 2016. Important facts: 2. The Environment Ministry has allowed scientists to test the suitability of land in Maharashtra’s Hingoli district to host the India wing of the ambitious Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory… Continue reading Scientists to test land for LIGO

Parking goes smart in Vijayawada News: The Viyayawada Municipal Corporation is planning to launch the “smart parking” initiative. Important facts: 2. It will help those looking to park for a longer period at busy locations. 3. The initiative enables any mobile user on the move to check for availability of space offered by the civic… Continue reading Parking goes smart in Vijayawada

Odisha to showcase its biodiversity News: The Odisha government is setting up a world-class interpretation centre at Dangamal near Bhitarkanika National Park. Important facts: 2. It will help in protecting crocodiles and preserving its rich mangrove diversity. 3. The project was approved under the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project. 4. About Bhitarkanika National Park: Bhitarkanika… Continue reading Odisha to showcase its biodiversity

How statistical information can be used News: The Collection of Statistics (Amendment) Act of 2017 authorises the Centre to decide the manner in which statistical information can be used. Important facts: 2. The key features of the amended act are given below: It will empower the Central government to make rules on the powers and… Continue reading How statistical information can be used