Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India(IRDAI)… Continue reading National Health Claim Exchange (NHCX): National Health Authority (NHA) organizes Accelerator Workshops on ABDM Integration and NHCX Adoption in association with IRDAI
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Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%
Source: The post is based on the article “Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has increased the risk weights of assets for the unsecured lending issued by banks and… Continue reading Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%
Annapurna Certificate Programme
Source: The post is based on the article “Annapurna Certificate Programme” published in “Indian Express” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Annapurna Certificate Programme has recognized six Indian restaurants worldwide for promoting Indian culinary traditions. What is Annapurna Certificate Programme? Specifications Details Launched by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Aim To recognize… Continue reading Annapurna Certificate Programme
High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Scientists at Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) have discovered how equatorial forests survived in much warmer times on Earth. Background: Around 50 million… Continue reading High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago
UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a draft document titled “Curriculum and Credit Framework for Postgraduate Programmes”. What are the… Continue reading UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?
Source: The post is based on the article “Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The United States(US) has approved the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya named Ixchiq. What is Chikungunya? Specifications Details What is it Mosquito borne Viral Disease Caused… Continue reading Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?
9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana
Source: The post is based on the article “9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 will be held at Faridabad, Haryana. What is the India International Science… Continue reading 9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana
Igla-S Missile: Russia to supply Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India
Source: The post is based on the article “Igla-S Missile: Russia to supply Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India” published in “TOI” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? Russia has signed a deal to provide Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India and authorized the local production of Igla-S under license. What is Igla-S? Specifications Details… Continue reading Igla-S Missile: Russia to supply Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India
Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Source: The post is based on the article “Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The Prime Minister has launched the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra. What is the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra? Specifications Details Aim To promote and publicize government welfare schemes. To enroll potential beneficiaries of… Continue reading Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra
Gold drives trade deficit to new high
Source: The post is based on the article “Gold drives trade deficit to new high” published in “The Hindu” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? In October,2023 India’s exports increased by 6.2% to $33.6 billion, but imports surged to a record $65.03 billion, leading to highest monthly trade deficit of $31.46 billion. This… Continue reading Gold drives trade deficit to new high
