Source- This post on BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement has been created based on the article “Shri Piyush Goyal calls for faster negotiations of BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement” published in “PIB” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? Union Minister of Commerce & Industry highlighted the need for member countries and business leaders to reassess priorities regarding… Continue reading BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement
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Organ donation in India
Source- This post on Organ donation in India has been created based on the article “Women outnumbered men in living organ donations last year, say government data” published in “The Hindu” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there were 9,784 women living donors last year, compared… Continue reading Organ donation in India
Yen Carry Trade
Source- This post on Yen Carry Trade has been created based on the article “What is Yen carry trade and why did it help trigger a global stock market fall?” published in “Indian Express” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, major global stock markets witnessed their steepest decline in decades, with the yen… Continue reading Yen Carry Trade
Finance Bill 2024
Source- This post on Finance Bill 2024 has been created based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill, amends provision on LTCG tax” published in “The Hindu” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? The Finance Bill, 2024, was passed in the Lok Sabha with an amendment relaxing the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax proposal… Continue reading Finance Bill 2024
Asset Management Companies (AMCs)
Source- This post on Asset Management Companies (AMCs) has been created based on the article “AMC heads to be pulled up for abusive market practices: SEBIIn dark shadow of a powerhouse: tribes who built A.P power project live in darkness” published in “The Hindu” on 7 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, SEBI announced in a… Continue reading Asset Management Companies (AMCs)
Methylocucumis oryzae
Source- This post on Methylocucumis oryzae has been created based on the article “India can bank on its own natural methane mitigator to tackle climate challenges” published in “PIB” on 7 August 2024. Why in News? Global Warming due to methane remains one of the biggest challenges today. It is the second most important greenhouse… Continue reading Methylocucumis oryzae
Study on Sucralose as a Sugar Substitute
Source- This post on Study on Sucralose as a Sugar Substitute has been created based on the article “Judicious use of sucralose as sugar substitute helps diabetics: study” published in “The Hindu” on 7 August 2024. Why in News? Recently a study was conducted on impact of Sucralose. According to the study, when sucrose or… Continue reading Study on Sucralose as a Sugar Substitute
Miombo Forest
Source- This post on Miombo Forest has been created based on the article “New projects to safeguard Miombo forest, boost food security in Mozambique & Zimbabwe” published in “Down to Earth” on 7 August 2024. Why in News? The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS)… Continue reading Miombo Forest
The Boilers Bill 2024
Source- This post on The Boilers Bill 2024 has been created based on the article “Boilers Bill, 2024 introduced in Rajya Sabha” published in “PIB” on 7 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Boilers Bill 2024 was introduced in Rajya Sabha. It repeals the Boilers Act, 1923 (5 of 1923). The Bill aims to… Continue reading The Boilers Bill 2024
Bagata Tribe
Source- This post on Bagata Tribe has been created based on the article “In dark shadow of a powerhouse: tribes who built A.P power project live in darkness” published in “The Hindu” on 6 August 2024. Why in News? The Bagata tribal people, who worked on the Lower Sileru Hydro-Electric Project construction, continue to live… Continue reading Bagata Tribe
