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Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)

Source– This post on Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)  is based on the article “Payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar simplified: Govt”published in “Economic times” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? India has simplified the payment mechanism for traders importing pulses from Myanmar by facilitating them to use the Rupee/Kyat direct payment… Continue reading Special Rupee Vostro Account (SRVA)

Athletics Federation of India

Source– This post  is based on the article “AFI disaffiliates 16 districts for skipping inter-district Nationals” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Athletics Federation of India has disaffiliated 16 district associations across the country for failing to send teams for the National inter-district junior athletics meet held in Ahmedabad.… Continue reading Athletics Federation of India

Long period average rainfall

Source-This post on Long period average rainfall is based on the article “Monsoon to be ‘above normal’, predicts IMD” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that India will have an ‘above normal’ monsoon season with 106% of the long-period average. About Long period average rainfall 1.… Continue reading Long period average rainfall

India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds

Source– This post on India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds is based on the article “Why has India Allowed FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds?” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed investments in the country’s Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) by… Continue reading India allows FIIs to Invest in Green Bonds

India and Brazil working to harmonize their certification systems

Source- This post India and Brazil working to harmonize their certification systems is based on the article “India & Brazil plan certification to regularize trade of genetic material” on 16th April 2024. Why in news? India and Brazil are working to harmonize their certification systems for the trade in biological genetic material as well as… Continue reading India and Brazil working to harmonize their certification systems

Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea

Source-This post on Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea is based on the article “Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea” published in “The Hindu” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Three fish species in the Laccadive Sea have been spotted using tools. About the experiment All… Continue reading Three new fish species spotted using tools in the Laccadive Sea

Pahariyas tribe

Source-This post on Pahariya tribe is based on the article “Seeds of solace” published in “Down to earth” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Jharkhand’s Pahariya tribe aims to achieve seed independence by depositing native varieties in community-led banks About Pahariyas tribe 1. The Pahariyas primarily reside in Jharkhand and West Bengal, with… Continue reading Pahariyas tribe

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