News: According to the researchers at the University of Iowa in the US, Voyager 2 has entered the interstellar medium (ISM). This has made Voyager 2 the second human-made object to journey out of the Sun’s influence. The first spacecraft to do so was Voyager 1 in 2012. Facts: About Voyager 2: Voyager 2 was… Continue reading Voyager 2 becomes the second spacecraft to enter interstellar space
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Govt. announces Steel Scrap Recycling Policy
News: Ministry of Steel has issued the Steel Scrap Recycling Policy. Facts: Steel Scrap Recycling Policy Objectives: To promote circular economy in the steel sector. To promote a formal and scientific collection, dismantling and processing activities for end of life products that are sources of recyclable (ferrous, non- ferrous and other non-metallic) scraps. Processing and… Continue reading Govt. announces Steel Scrap Recycling Policy
Maternal Death rate declining: Report
News: Sample Registration System (SRS) 2015-2017 bulletin for MMR has been released. Facts: Maternal Mortality Ratio Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has seen a decline from 130 per 1 lakh live births in 2014-2016 to 122 per 1 lakh live births in 2015-2017. It is a decline of 8 points (6.2%). Assam records the… Continue reading Maternal Death rate declining: Report
Union Home Minister addresses 10th Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations
News: The Union Minister for Home Affairs addressed the 10th Meeting of the Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and elimination of emergency situations, in New Delhi. India is organizing an SCO Ministerial Meeting for the first time. Facts: About SCO The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental… Continue reading Union Home Minister addresses 10th Meeting of Heads of Departments of SCO Member States, dealing with the prevention and Elimination of Emergency Situations
PM to visit Brazil next week for BRICS Summit
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Brazil from Nov 13-14 to attend an annual summit of BRICS. Facts: About BRICS BRICS is the acronym coined for an association of five major emerging national economies that have similar economic development. The five countries are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Brazil is the current… Continue reading PM to visit Brazil next week for BRICS Summit
Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’
News: India is jointly exercising its anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kamorta along with Indonesian warship KRI Usman Harun, a multi-role corvette, in the Bay of Bengal as part of the 2nd edition of Samudra Shakti. Facts: About Samudra Shakti Exercise It is an annual naval exercise between Indian and Indonesian Navy. The first edition of… Continue reading Indian Navy – Indonesian Navy Bilateral Exercise ‘Samudra Shakti’
Parliamentary standing committee invites suggestions on ‘The Occupational safety, health and working conditions code, 2019
News: The Occupational Safety Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019, has been referred by the Speaker to the Standing Committee on Labour headed by Bhartruhari Mahtab, for examination and report. Facts: About Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2019 The code was introduced in the Lok Sabha in July 2019 The Code repeals and… Continue reading Parliamentary standing committee invites suggestions on ‘The Occupational safety, health and working conditions code, 2019
PM interacts through PRAGATI
News:Prime Minister has chaired the 31st interaction through the PRAGATI platform. Facts: About PRAGATI: PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation. The platform was launched in 2015. The platform is aimed at addressing common man’s grievances and simultaneously monitoring and reviewing important programmes and projects of the Government of India as well as projects… Continue reading PM interacts through PRAGATI
Khadi gets separate HS code
News:The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has allocated separate HS code for Khadi to boost exports of this signature fabric of India. Facts: About HS Code: HS stands for Harmonized System and was developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO). The code is used by customs officers to clear commodities entering or crossing international borders.… Continue reading Khadi gets separate HS code
Asset Liability management(ALM) Framework for NBFC’s
News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has introduced ‘liquidity management framework’ for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Facts: Why this framework? This framework is introduced due to liquidity crunch faced by some NBFCs after the collapse of the Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services(IL&FS) group. About the framework: The framework has introduced the liquidity coverage ratio(LCR) for Non-Banking… Continue reading Asset Liability management(ALM) Framework for NBFC’s
