Source: The post is based on the article “What is CDSL, India’s registered share depository?” published in Indian Express on 24th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is CDSL?3 What is a Depository?4 What is the difference between a depository and a bank? What is the News? Certain services at Central Depositories Services India… Continue reading What is CDSL, India’s registered share depository?
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China plans to build its first moon base powered by nuclear energy by 2028
Source: The post is based on the article “China plans to build its first moon base powered by nuclear energy by 2028” published in Business Standard on 26th November. What is the News? China plans to build its first base on the moon by 2028 followed by the landing of astronauts there in the years… Continue reading China plans to build its first moon base powered by nuclear energy by 2028
Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time
Source: The post is based on the article “Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time” published in PIB on 26th November. What is the News? The Department of Science & Technology (DST) has announced the setting up of… Continue reading Work on India’s first-ever Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh’s Hanle going on in full swing and shall be complete in over a month’s time
Indians received the biggest share of U.K. work visas: report
Source: The post is based on the article “Indians received the biggest share of U.K. work visas: report” published in The Hindu on 26th November. What is the News? According to the British High Commission in India, Indian nationals continued to be the top nationality to be granted ‘worker’ visas from the UK. Increased mobility… Continue reading Indians received the biggest share of U.K. work visas: report
Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficacy
Source: The post is based on the article “Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficacy” published in The Hindu on 26th November. What is the News? The Government of India has constituted a committee to review the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. About the Committee to review… Continue reading Government forms panel to look into MGNREGA’s efficacy
States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting
Source: The post is based on the article “States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting” published in The Hindu on 26th November. What is the News? The Finance ministers of states and union territories held their pre-Budget meeting with the Union Finance Minister. What are the issues raised by the States… Continue reading States ask Centre to curb its cess habit at pre-budget meeting
India’s wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices” published in Business Standard on 26th November. What is the News? According to Government data, Indian farmers have planted wheat on 15.3 million hectares since October 1,2022 when the current sowing season began. This is an… Continue reading India’s wheat planting area up nearly 11% y/y on record prices
Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group: COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise
Source: The post is based on the article “COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise” published in Down To Earth on 26th November. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group?3 What is the declaration issued by this… Continue reading Ambition on Melting Ice(AMI) Group: COP27: 18 countries join group on cryosphere loss, see it as major contributor to sea-level rise
India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term
Source: The post is based on the article “India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term” published in PIB on 25th November. What is the News? India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25… Continue reading India wins the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Vice Presidency and Strategic Management Board (SMB) Chair for the 2023-25 term
Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru” published in The Hindu on 21st November. What is the News? The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs(MoHUA) has launched the Toilets 2.0 campaign in Bengaluru on the occasion of World Toilet Day 2022. What is Toilets 2.0 Campaign?… Continue reading Centre launches ‘Toilets 2.0’ campaign in Bengaluru
