Source: The post is based on the article “Union Finance Minister attends the International Monetary and Financial Committee in Washington DC” published in PIB on 16th October 2022. What is the News? Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs attended the Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee(IMFC) at the International Monetary Fund… Continue reading Union Finance Minister attends the International Monetary and Financial Committee in Washington DC
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PM dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the nation
Source: The post is based on the article “PM dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the nation” published in PIB on 16th October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units(DBU) across 75 districts to the nation. Note: As part of the Union budget speech for… Continue reading PM dedicates 75 Digital Banking Units across 75 districts to the nation
Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets
Source: The post is based on the article “Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets” published in Down To Earth on 16th October 2022. What is the News? Scientists have detected barium in the upper atmosphere of two giant exoplanets for the first time. Which are those two exoplanets where… Continue reading Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets
Global Hunger Report 2022- The index is an erroneous measure of hunger and suffers from serious methodological issues
Source: This post is based on the following articles: a. “Explained | Understanding the Global Hunger Index” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2022 b. “Global Hunger Report 2022- The index is an erroneous measure of hunger and suffers from serious methodological issues” published in PIB on 17th October 2022. What is the News?… Continue reading Global Hunger Report 2022- The index is an erroneous measure of hunger and suffers from serious methodological issues
Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
Source: The post is based on the article “Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?” published in Down To Earth on 17th October 2022. What is the News? According to a study, Cold ocean currents have sheltered the Galápagos Islands from global warming. About Galapagos Island The Galapagos Islands… Continue reading Ocean currents protect Galápagos Islands from global warming; but are they safe forever?
U.S. imposes sanction against Indian petrochemical company for ‘clandestine’ Iran oil purchases
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. imposes sanctions against Indian petrochemical company for ‘clandestine’ Iran oil purchases” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The US has imposed sanctions on Mumbai-based firm Tibalaji Petrochem Pvt. Ltd for carrying out the oil trade with Iran. Background In 2018,… Continue reading U.S. imposes sanction against Indian petrochemical company for ‘clandestine’ Iran oil purchases
PM flags off new Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and Mumbai at Gandhinagar Station in Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “PM flags off new Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and Mumbai at Gandhinagar Station in Gujarat ” published in PIB on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister flagged off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express at Gandhinagar station. This is being called as ‘Vande Bharat… Continue reading PM flags off new Vande Bharat Express between Gandhinagar and Mumbai at Gandhinagar Station in Gujarat
National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
Source: The post is based on the article “National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026” published in The Hindu on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The Government of India has set a new target of a 40% reduction in particulate matter concentration in cities covered under… Continue reading National Clean Air Programme: Centre aims at 40% reduction in particulate matter by 2026
Uttar Pradesh plans its 4th tiger reserve in Bundelkhand
Source: The post is based on the article “Uttar Pradesh plans its 4th tiger reserve in Bundelkhand” published in Indian Express on 1st October 2022. What is the News? Uttar Pradesh(UP) has approved the notification of the state’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary(RWS) in Chitrakoot district. This will be the 54th Tiger… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh plans its 4th tiger reserve in Bundelkhand
Behind the ‘world’s first CNG terminal’ at Bhavnagar, Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “Behind the ‘world’s first CNG terminal’ at Bhavnagar, Gujarat” published in Indian Express on 1st October 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for the “world’s first CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) terminal” at Bhavnagar in Gujarat. About Bhavnagar Port Bhavnagar Port… Continue reading Behind the ‘world’s first CNG terminal’ at Bhavnagar, Gujarat
