Source: The post is based on the article “Reserve Bank flags bigtech risks to financial stability” published in Economic Times on 19th October 2022. What is the News? According to a report by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI), large non-financial technology firms referred to as “Big Techs” pose challenges to financial stability owing to their… Continue reading Reserve Bank flags bigtech risks to financial stability
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Matihani-Sambho bridge: Bihar project gets go-ahead: NHAI alters rules, govt plans bridge over Ganga
Source: The post is based on the article “Bihar project gets go-ahead: NHAI alters rules, govt plans bridge over Ganga” published in Indian Express on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has cleared a crucial bridge project on the River Ganga in Begusarai. About the Matihani-Sambho bridge The bridge is… Continue reading Matihani-Sambho bridge: Bihar project gets go-ahead: NHAI alters rules, govt plans bridge over Ganga
Giraffes brought to India 150 years ago from Africa may be a critically endangered species
Source: The post is based on the article “Giraffes brought to India 150 years ago from Africa may be a critically endangered species” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? According to a study, the Giraffes brought to India by Britishers may be a critically endangered species. About the study… Continue reading Giraffes brought to India 150 years ago from Africa may be a critically endangered species
Grazing animals key to long-term soil carbon stability: IISc study
Source: The post is based on the article “Grazing animals key to long-term soil carbon stability: IISc study” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? A study carried out by researchers at the Center for Ecological Sciences(CES) and Divecha Centre for Climate Change (DCCC), IISc has revealed that grazing animals… Continue reading Grazing animals key to long-term soil carbon stability: IISc study
Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage
Source: The post is based on the article “Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Embassy of Japan, New Delhi has filed an application seeking a Geographical Indication(GI) tag for nihonshu/Japanese sake, an alcoholic beverage. This is the first… Continue reading Japan seeks Geographical Indication tag for nihonshu, an alcoholic beverage
Six new spider species discovered from across the country
Source: The post is based on the article “Six new spider species discovered from across the country” published in The Hindu on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Arachnologists from the Centre for Animal Taxonomy and Ecology(CATE) have discovered six new species of spiders from across the country. What are the new spider species… Continue reading Six new spider species discovered from across the country
First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation of women in international R&D and industry projects facilitated
Source: The post is based on the article “First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation” published in PIB on 18h October 2022. What is the News? The first 11 awardees of the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) programme were felicitated in the presence of the German Ambassador to India &… Continue reading First 11 awardees of WISER programme to promote participation of women in international R&D and industry projects facilitated
PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat” published in PIB on 19th October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has reviewed the work in progress at the site of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal, Gujarat. About… Continue reading PM reviews work in progress of National Maritime Heritage Complex site at Lothal, Gujarat
Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?
Source: The post is based on the article “Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?” published in Indian Express on 19th October 2022. What is the News? Kerala Governor who is locked in a standoff with the elected government on a range of issues including appointments to the state-run Kerala University has… Continue reading Tussle in Kerala: Can Governor Khan dismiss a state minister?
ExplainSpeaking: Reading Global Hunger Index and Indian govt’s response
Source: The post is based on the article “ExplainSpeaking: Reading Global Hunger Index and Indian govt’s response” published in Indian Express on 18th October 2022. What is the News? Recently, Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe has released the latest edition of the Global Hunger Index report. It ranked India 107th out of 121 countries. The Indian… Continue reading ExplainSpeaking: Reading Global Hunger Index and Indian govt’s response
