During the meeting between Indian and Pakistani delegation,India did not raise the issue of Pakistan supporting the Khalistani movement.The meeting was held to discuss the modalities of the proposed cross-border Kartarpur corridor. Indian officials said that Khalistan issue was not brought up during the talks as it did not want to give Pakistan an opportunity… Continue reading India keeps Khalistan threat off Kartarpur talks
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SBI launches cardless ATM withdrawals
State Bank of India (SBI) has launched YONO Cash app using which customers can withdraw money from ATMs without using a card.It is a part of SBI’s digital banking platform,You Only Need One (YONO).The ATMs enabled for this service will be termed as Yono Cash Point. Customers can initiate the cash withdrawal process on the… Continue reading SBI launches cardless ATM withdrawals
Post fund infusion, ICRA revises rating for 6 PSBs
Credit Rating agency,ICRA has revised the outlook of six public sector banks,of which five are positive revisions.The ratings were revised after the capital infusion in these banks by the government. Earlier,RBI had also removed them from Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) after the infusion of capital in these banks.PCA is a process or mechanism to ensure… Continue reading Post fund infusion, ICRA revises rating for 6 PSBs
Alternate farming models being promoted
At a workshop organised by World Bank, the Rajasthan government highlighted the scope and benefit of using solar pumps in agriculture. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has formulated ‘Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (KUSUM) Scheme. The scheme aims to promote the use of solar power among farmers. In February 2019, the Cabinet… Continue reading Alternate farming models being promoted
Ganga pollution rise claim unscientific
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has rejected the claims of Sankat Mochan Foundation, a Varanasi based registered society committed to clean River Ganga. The society had reported substantial increase in level of pollutants in Ganga. NMCG is the implementation wing of the National Ganga Council. It was registered as a under the Societies… Continue reading Ganga pollution rise claim unscientific
NGT directs Haryana Chief Secy. to review policy, submit report
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed Haryana chief secretary to look into the state’s inspection policy of industries. The Chief Secretary has been asked to submit the report within a month. The direction comes in the backdrop of a plea which has alleged that industries were operating without requisite consent from pollution control board… Continue reading NGT directs Haryana Chief Secy. to review policy, submit report
Bids invited for 20,000 crore Bullet train project
The National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) has invited bids for Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet train project. Only Indian and Japanese companies can bid. NHSRCL is the implementing agency of the project. The E5 Shinkansen series Bullet Train Project is an India-Japan joint venture. The agreement was signed with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The project was… Continue reading Bids invited for 20,000 crore Bullet train project
Mosquito-killing drug offers new tool for fighting malaria
In a randomized trial in Burkina Faso, the antimalarial effects of ivermectin has shown that it has the potential to reduce malaria episodes. Burkina Faso is a country in western Africa. Ivermectin reduces new cases of malaria by making a person’s blood lethal to the mosquitoes who bite them, killing mosquitoes. It therefore reduces the… Continue reading Mosquito-killing drug offers new tool for fighting malaria
NHRC Special Rapporteur to probe farmer deaths
The National Human Rights Commission has directed East Zone Special Rapporteur to conduct a detailed probe into incidences of farmers’ suicide in Odisha. The order comes in the backdrop of a plea which alleged that 30 debt-ridden farmers in 12 districts of Odisha committed suicide during November-December 2015 due to crop failure. Special Rapporteur is… Continue reading NHRC Special Rapporteur to probe farmer deaths
Myanmar, India raze 12 camps of insurgents
The Indian and Myanmar armies conducted a coordinated operation against insurgents in Myanmar territory.This operation was carried out to avert a possible threat to the Kaladan transit and transport project. The action was taken against the Myanmar insurgent group,Arakan Army and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN),Khaplang group.NSCN(K) is a North-East insurgent group known… Continue reading Myanmar, India raze 12 camps of insurgents
