News: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is in the final phase of testing its Integrated Portal, designed to streamline claim processes and enhance accessibility for both investors and companies. About Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) It is dedicated to safeguarding investor interests by facilitating the return of unclaimed shares and… Continue reading Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA)
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Ashtamudi Lake
News: Kerala HC directs State government and SWAK to constitute Ashtamudi Wetland Management Unit for its conservation. About Ashtamudi Lake It is a unique large palm-shaped (also described as octopus-shaped) brackish-water estuarine lake. Location: It is located in the Kollam District of Kerala. It is often referred to as the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala.… Continue reading Ashtamudi Lake
Supply and Use Tables (SUTs)
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the ‘Supply and Use Tables of 2020-21 and 2021-22’. About Supply and Use Tables (SUTs) The Supply and Use Tables (SUTs) represent a detailed snapshot of all economic activities taking place in the economy. They are powerful analytical tools that present the structure of… Continue reading Supply and Use Tables (SUTs)
Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme “Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)” with an outlay of Rs.2000 crore for a period of four years from 2025-26 to 2028- 29. About Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) It is a scheme to provide financial support to… Continue reading Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
Nomination of Panel of Chairperson
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that N K Premachandran has been nominated as an empanelled member to preside over the proceedings of the House. About Nomination of Panel of Chairperson Enabling provision: The Panel of Chairperson is nominated under Section 9 in Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. Rule… Continue reading Nomination of Panel of Chairperson
IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook
News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the latest update of its World Economic Outlook (WEO) on July 29th. About IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook The World Economic Outlook (WEO) provides a comprehensive picture of the global economy as well as details of individual countries. Released by: International Monetary Fund (IMF) The IMF releases… Continue reading IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook
CRIB- A new Human Blood group
News: A new blood group, previously unidentified anywhere in the world, has been discovered in a South Indian woman from Kolar district in Karnataka. About CRIB- A new Human Blood group The CRIB blood group is a newly identified blood type outside the existing major systems like ABO and Rh. Full form: In recognition of… Continue reading CRIB- A new Human Blood group
“Wise Use of Wetlands”
News: Member countries of the Ramsar convention have adopted India’s resolution on ‘Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the wise use of Wetlands’ at Ramsar COP15 in Zimbabwe. About “Wise Use of Wetlands” The “wise use” of wetlands is the central philosophy of the Ramsar Convention. Definition: The Ramsar Convention defines wise use of wetlands as the… Continue reading “Wise Use of Wetlands”
Appointment of State DGPs
News: The Union Government has notified a Single Window System for appointing State Director-General of Police/Head of Police Force. About Appointment of State DGPs Director-General of Police (DGP): In India, the DGP is the highest-ranking police officer in a state or union territory, and is also known as the State Police Chief. Procedure followed in… Continue reading Appointment of State DGPs
Harappan Site of Ratadiya Ri Dheri
News: A Harappan site has surfaced at Ratadiya Ri Dheri in Jaisalmer district, marking the first known Indus Valley settlement in Rajasthan’s arid region. About Harappan Site of Ratadiya Ri Dheri Location: It is located 60 km from Ramgarh tehsil and just 17 km northwest of Pakistan’s Sadewala in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. Dating of… Continue reading Harappan Site of Ratadiya Ri Dheri
