Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules

Source: The post is based on the article “Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? Government has notified that the protection offered to a corporate debtor from recovery of dues under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 will not cover aircraft, helicopters and engines. This… Continue reading Govt. eases aircraft recovery rules

Let there be light

Source: The post is based on the article “Let there be light” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 has been awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron… Continue reading Let there be light

New defence indigenisation list has futuristic weapons, systems

Source: The post is based on the article “New defence indigenisation list has futuristic weapons, systems” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Swavlamban 2.0?3 What is a Positive Indigenisation List(PIL)?4 What does the fifth Positive Indigenisation List contain?5 What are the other initiatives launched at Swavlamban… Continue reading New defence indigenisation list has futuristic weapons, systems

Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board

Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board.  What is the National Turmeric Board? Aim: To focus on the development and growth… Continue reading Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) launches $600 million India-Japan Fund (IJF) with Government of India and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as anchor investors

Source: The post is based on the article “National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) launches $600 million India-Japan Fund (IJF) with Government of India and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as anchor investors” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF) has entered into a… Continue reading National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) launches $600 million India-Japan Fund (IJF) with Government of India and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as anchor investors

2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs

Source: The post is based on the article “2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I.… Continue reading 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs

Cross-border CBDC trading: BIS and central banks successfully conclude Project Mariana Test

Source: The post is based on the article “Cross-border CBDC trading: BIS and central banks successfully conclude Project Mariana Test” published in “Economic Times” on 3rd October 2023 What is the News? The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), in collaboration with the central banks of France, Singapore, and Switzerland, has announced the successful conclusion of… Continue reading Cross-border CBDC trading: BIS and central banks successfully conclude Project Mariana Test

Minister of State for Home Affairs attends two day conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC) at Palermo in Italy

Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of State for Home Affairs attends two day conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC) at Palermo in Italy” published in “PIB” on 3rd October 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Home Affairs attended… Continue reading Minister of State for Home Affairs attends two day conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC) at Palermo in Italy

Umbrella Scheme of “SHREYAS” comprising 4 central sector sub- schemes

Source: The post is based on the article “Umbrella Scheme of “SHREYAS” comprising 4 central sector sub- schemes” published in “PIB” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS). What is SHREYAS Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment… Continue reading Umbrella Scheme of “SHREYAS” comprising 4 central sector sub- schemes

In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked

Source: The post is based on the article “In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked” published in “TOI” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun and Maharashtra’s forest department have conducted a study to understand the offshore movements and migration of Olive Ridley Turtles. What are Olive… Continue reading In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked

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