Facts: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a five-member Internal Working committee to review ownership guidelines and corporate structure for ‘Indian Private Sector Banks’.It is headed by P K Mohanty.
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India looks to deploy naval liaisons at Madagascar, Abu Dhabi for information exchange
News: After joining Indian Ocean Commission(IOC) as Observer, India is looking to post Navy Liaison Officers at Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre(RMIFC) in Madagascar and also at the European maritime surveillance initiative in the Strait of Hormuz(EMASOH) for improved Maritime Domain Awareness. Facts: RMIFC: It functions under the aegis of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)… Continue reading India looks to deploy naval liaisons at Madagascar, Abu Dhabi for information exchange
Russia oil leak: What is permafrost, and why does its thawing pose risk to the world?
News: The principal reason that led to the 20,000-tonne oil leak at an Arctic region power plant in Russia is being recognised is the sinking of ground surface due to permafrost thaw. Facts: Permafrost: It is a ground that remains completely frozen at 0 degrees Celsius or below for at least two years.It is defined… Continue reading Russia oil leak: What is permafrost, and why does its thawing pose risk to the world?
Union Minister launches Sahakar Mitra Scheme
News: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme for young professionals. Facts: Sahakar Mitra Scheme is an initiative of National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC). Aim: To help cooperative institutions access new and innovative ideas of young professionals while the interns will gain experience of working in the field… Continue reading Union Minister launches Sahakar Mitra Scheme
Lonar Lake Turned Pink Overnight In Maharashtra
News: Maharashtra’s Lonar lake has changed its colour to pink prompting scientists to investigate the possible cause. Facts: Lonar Lake: It is a notified National Geo Heritage Monument located at Lonar, Maharashtra. Formation: The lake is believed to have been formed when a meteorite crashed into Earth around 50,000 years ago. The lake sits inside… Continue reading Lonar Lake Turned Pink Overnight In Maharashtra
NIRF Ranking 2020 released
News: Union minister for Human Resource and Development(HRD) has released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020. Facts: National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF) was started by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development(HRD) in 2015. Parameters: a) Teaching b) Learning and Resources c) Research and Professional Practices d) Graduation Outcomes e) Outreach and Inclusivity and f)… Continue reading NIRF Ranking 2020 released
First estimation exercise of Indian gaur in Nilgiris in recent years
News: The first population estimation exercise of the Indian gaur was carried out in the Nilgiris Forest Division.It has revealed that more than an estimated 2,000 Indian gaurs inhabit the entire division. Facts: Indian Gaur also called as Indian Bison is the world’s largest and tallest wild bovines. IUCN Status: Vulnerable Wildlife Protection Act,1972: Schedule… Continue reading First estimation exercise of Indian gaur in Nilgiris in recent years
India 12th in science research: Nature Index 2020
News: Nature Index 2020 has been released by Nature Research. Facts: The Nature Index 2020 is based on the institution’s or country’s share of articles published in the 82 prestigious scientific journals selected by an independent panel of experts and tracked by the Nature Index database. Key Takeaways: Top five Positions: United States of America,… Continue reading India 12th in science research: Nature Index 2020
Flood Warning System For Mumbai “IFLOWS-Mumbai”
News: Mumbai will get the country’s second urban flood warning system for evaluation named IFLOWS-Mumbai. Facts: IFLOWS-Mumbai: It is an Integrated Flood Warning system to enhance the resilience of Mumbai by providing early warning for flooding specially during high rainfall events and cyclones. The system also has provisions to capture the urban drainage within the… Continue reading Flood Warning System For Mumbai “IFLOWS-Mumbai”
DST constitutes joint Science Communication Forum
News: Department of Science & Technology has constituted a joint Science Communication Forum. Facts: Purpose: To facilitate interaction, cooperation and coordination amongst various public sector science communication institutions and agencies. Members: It will be represented by senior officials from various central ministries including Science & Technology, Agriculture, Health, Culture, Defense, Space, Atomic Energy and Information… Continue reading DST constitutes joint Science Communication Forum
