What is the News? National Stock Exchange(NSE), the country’s largest equities and derivatives exchange was fined by SEBI for laxity in governance pertaining to actions taken during the tenure of its former MD. While penalising NSE, SEBI also noted that the NSE was a systemically important market infrastructure institution (MII). What are Market Infrastructure Institutions… Continue reading Role of Market Infrastructure Institutions(MIIs)
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India seeks Namibia’s partnership for re-introduction of Cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh
What is the News? A delegation from India left for Namibia to discuss cheetah translocation logistics with the Namibia Government. About Cheetah The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. The cheetah was declared extinct in India in 1952. Cheetah is, in fact, the only large carnivore to have become extinct in Independent India. IUCN Status:… Continue reading India seeks Namibia’s partnership for re-introduction of Cheetahs into Madhya Pradesh
KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has urged the Government to lift the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal for optimum utilization of raw bamboo and higher profitability in the bamboo industry. About Bamboo waste in India In India, bamboo is mostly used in the manufacturing of Agarbatti. Around 16% (upper layers of… Continue reading KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
Explained: Why eastern Europe is popular with Indian medical students
What is the News? Ukraine and other eastern European countries like Romania and Bulgaria are popular destinations for Indian students pursuing medicine. Why Eastern European countries are popular for Indian medical students? Easy Entrance Criteria: There are no entrance exams to pass in order to gain admission to medical schools.(Since 2018, India has made it… Continue reading Explained: Why eastern Europe is popular with Indian medical students
Explained: What is SWIFT, what shutting Russia out of it means
What is the News? The US and European Union (EU) have decided to exclude some Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system. What is SWIFT? SWIFT system stands for the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication. It is a secure platform for financial institutions to exchange information about global monetary transactions such as money transfers.… Continue reading Explained: What is SWIFT, what shutting Russia out of it means
Ministry of Culture organized the first event of the series Dhara – an Ode to Indian Knowledge System
What is the News? The Ministry of Culture has announced ‘DHARA, an Ode to Indian Knowledge System’ as a part of the Science Week Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate. What is the purpose of DHARA? DHARA comprises a series of lecture demonstrations by eminent scholars across the world to revisit our history and celebrate the achievements of… Continue reading Ministry of Culture organized the first event of the series Dhara – an Ode to Indian Knowledge System
Union Minister for Culture inaugurates one of its kind conference on Indian temple architecture ‘Devayatanam’
What is the News? The Union Minister for Culture inaugurated one of its kind conference on Indian temple architecture, ‘Devayatanam’. What is Devayatanam? Organized by: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of Ministry of Culture. Purpose: It is a conference on the journey of Indian Temple Architecture. Aim: – To deliberate upon the philosophical, religious, social,… Continue reading Union Minister for Culture inaugurates one of its kind conference on Indian temple architecture ‘Devayatanam’
Most carbon capture & utilization technologies may be counterproductive: Study
What is the News? According to a study, most Carbon Capture and Utilization(CCU) technologies that suck carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and convert it into fuel or other valuable products, might fail to help the world reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. What are Carbon Capture and Utilization(CCU) technologies? CCU technologies either capture carbon… Continue reading Most carbon capture & utilization technologies may be counterproductive: Study
A glimpse of the golden period of Nathdwara Painting
What is the News? A new book features 60 miniature works from the Nathdwara Painting. What is Nathdwara Painting? Nathdwara Painting refers to a painting tradition and school of artists that emerged in Nathdwara, a town in Rajasthan. Nathdwara school is a subset of the Mewar school of painting and is seen as an important… Continue reading A glimpse of the golden period of Nathdwara Painting
Ministry of Education launches Bhasha Certificate Selfie campaign
What is the News? The Ministry of Education has launched a campaign ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie’ to encourage cultural diversity and promote multilingualism and foster the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. What is Bhasha Certificate Selfie Initiative? Aim: To promote Bhasha mobile app by encouraging people to upload their selfies with the certificate from their… Continue reading Ministry of Education launches Bhasha Certificate Selfie campaign
