Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Railways’ PSUs, RITES Ltd and IRCON granted Navratna status” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? Ircon International Limited (IRCON) and RITES Ltd(RITES) have been announced as 15th and 16th Navratna respectively. These are both Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) under the… Continue reading Indian Railways’ PSUs, RITES Ltd and IRCON granted Navratna status
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RISE Initiative: World Bank and Japan collaborate to boost mineral investments and clean energy jobs for developing countries
Source: The post is based on the article “RISE Initiative: World Bank and Japan collaborate to boost mineral investments and clean energy jobs for developing countries” published in “The Print” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? The World Bank has partnered with several countries to launch the Resilient and Inclusive Supply-chain Enhancement(RISE) initiative.… Continue reading RISE Initiative: World Bank and Japan collaborate to boost mineral investments and clean energy jobs for developing countries
ImmunoACT’s cell therapy to treat blood cancer gets CDSCO nod
Source: The post is based on the article “ImmunoACT’s cell therapy to treat blood cancer gets CDSCO nod” published in “The Hindu” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? Immunoadoptive Cell Therapy Private Limited (Immune ACT) has received Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) approval for the ‘first’ humanized Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell (CAR-T… Continue reading ImmunoACT’s cell therapy to treat blood cancer gets CDSCO nod
Minister of Electronics releases draft National Strategy on Robotics for public consultation
Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Electronics releases draft National Strategy on Robotics for public consultation” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released the Draft National Strategy on Robotics. What is the Draft National Strategy on Robotics?… Continue reading Minister of Electronics releases draft National Strategy on Robotics for public consultation
ICRISAT joins One CGIAR global initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “ICRISAT joins One CGIAR global initiative” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has joined the One CGIAR integrated partnership. This partnership involves the CGIAR System Organization and 12 One CGIAR research… Continue reading ICRISAT joins One CGIAR global initiative
Notification issued for Green Credit Program (GCP) and Ecomark scheme Under LiFE Initiative
Source: The post is based on the article “Notification issued for Green Credit Program (GCP) and Ecomark scheme Under LiFE Initiative” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? Government of India has notified two initiatives Green Credit Programme(GCP) and Ecomark scheme. What is the Green Credit Programme(GCP)? Green Credit Programme(GCP) is… Continue reading Notification issued for Green Credit Program (GCP) and Ecomark scheme Under LiFE Initiative
[Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 13th, 2023
Dear Friends, Following are answers to Mains Marathon questions, we posted yesterday. About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. Every morning, we post 2 questions are based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant to the exam.… Continue reading [Answered] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I October 13th, 2023
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 13th, 2023
Dear Friends, We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – October 13th, 2023
Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy
Source: The post is based on the article “Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy” published in Live Mint on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Noise Pollution Relevance: concerns with artificial sounds in electric vehicles (EVs) News: The internal combustion engine (ICE) is being phased out due to its environmental impact,… Continue reading Our vroom addiction is making even EVs noisy
Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms
Source: The post is based on the article “Will bankers ever learn?” published in Business Standard on 13th October 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy – Money & Banking Relevance: About proposed changes to Basel-III norms. News: US regulators are proposing some changes to capital requirements under Basel-III norms. What are the proposed changes? Banks… Continue reading Will bankers ever learn? – On proposed changes to Basel-III norms
