Source- This post on Unified Lending Interface (ULI) has been created based on the article “RBI to launch Unified Lending Interface: What is it and how will it benefit borrowers” published in “Indian Express” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das recently announced ULI to build on the success of the… Continue reading Unified Lending Interface (ULI)
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New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
Source- This post on New India Literacy Programme (NILP) has been created based on the article “Education Ministry defines ‘literacy’, ‘full literacy’ in push for adult literacy” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? The Education Ministry has recently defined ‘literacy‘ and outlined what it means to achieve ‘full literacy’ in… Continue reading New India Literacy Programme (NILP)
Creation of five new districts in Ladakh
Source- This post on Creation of five new districts in Ladakh has been created based on the article “Amit Shah announces five new districts for Ladakh” published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the creation of five new districts in Ladakh: Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra,… Continue reading Creation of five new districts in Ladakh
INS Mumbai
Source- This post on INS Mumbai has been created based on the article “Indian naval ship INS Mumbai to make first visit to Sri Lanka on August 26”published in “The Hindu” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, INS Mumbai arrived at Colombo port for a three-day visit to Sri Lanka. This visit marks… Continue reading INS Mumbai
Polygraph test
Source- This post on Polygraph test has been created based on the article “Kolkata doctor rape-murder: What Sanjay Roy told CBI during polygraph test” published in “Hindustan Times” on 27th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the main accused in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital… Continue reading Polygraph test
Vigyan Dhara Scheme
Source- This post on Vigyan Dhara has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the Department of Science and Technology scheme namely ‘Vigyan Dhara” published in “PIB” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of three umbrella schemes under a unified central sector scheme named ‘Vigyan Dhara’… Continue reading Vigyan Dhara Scheme
India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care
Source- This post on India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care has been created based on the article “What are BHISHM Cubes that India donated to Ukraine for emergency medical care?” published in “Deccan Herald” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? India will provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine by donating four Bharat… Continue reading India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care
BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing
Source- This post on BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment and Employment) Policy for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing” published in “PIB” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved the ‘BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy’ proposed… Continue reading BioE3 Policy for High-Performance Biomanufacturing
Three New Ramsar Sites added
Source – This post on Three new Ramsar sites added has been created based on the article “India adds 3 new Ramsar sites: What are wetlands, why do they matter for the environment?” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? India has recently designated three new Ramsar sites. This increases the… Continue reading Three New Ramsar Sites added
Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat
Source – This post on Impact of lithium mining on Atacama salt flat has been created based on the article “Chile’s Atacama salt flat sinking due to lithium mining: What a new study says” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it has been found that lithium… Continue reading Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat
