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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

Hydrocarbon extraction

Source- This post on Hydrocarbon extraction is based on the article “How does hydrocarbon extraction happen?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Hydrocarbons have been the foundational elements of crucial energy resources around the globe. What is hydrocarbon and where are they located? 1. A hydrocarbon is an organic… Continue reading Hydrocarbon extraction

DUSTLIK- Military Exercise

Source- This post on DUSTLIK Military Exercise is based on the article “Indian Army contingent departs for joint military exercise with Uzbekistan” published in “PIB” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 5th edition of India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise Dustlik. About Exercise Dustlik Aspects  Description… Continue reading DUSTLIK- Military Exercise

Shrinkflation

Source- This post on Shrinkflation is based on the article “Shrinkflation makes its way back into FMCG“ published in “The Financial Express” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, an increasing trend of shrinkflation has been observed in the Indian FMCG industry. About Shrinkflation 1. About: Shrinkflation is a combination of two words… Continue reading Shrinkflation

Exo-Atmospheric Interception

Source- This post on Exo-Atmospheric Interception is based on the article “Iran-Israel crisis: Tel Aviv claims air-defence system stopped ‘99% of missiles’. What is Exo-Atmospheric Interception?” published in “Live Mint” on 14th April 2024. Why in the News? As tensions between Iran and Israel intensified, a video went viral on social media depicting  an Exo-atmospheric… Continue reading Exo-Atmospheric Interception

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