Source- This post on Tungabhadra Reservoir has been created based on the article “Broken crest gate of Tungabhadra reservoir washes away hopes of farmers in command area” published in “The Hindu” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, Tungabhadra reservoir filled up due to a good monsoon in the Sahyadri range. About Tungabhadra Reservoir Aspects… Continue reading Tungabhadra Reservoir
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Overnight Index Swap (OIS)
Source- This post on Overnight Index Swap (OIS) has been created based on the article “Monetary policy review: FPI investment limit in OIS market under review” published in “Business Standard” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been reviewing the investment limit for foreign investors in the overnight… Continue reading Overnight Index Swap (OIS)
Asceua tertia
Source- This post on Asceua tertia has been created based on the article ”New ground-dwelling spider species discovered in Western Ghats” published in “The Hindu” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Asceua tertia is a newly identified species of ground-dwelling spider, discovered in the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary. The Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the… Continue reading Asceua tertia
Difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties
Source- This post on Difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties has been created based on the article “Biotechnologists detect difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties” published in “The Hindu” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Biotechnologists at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGU) in New Delhi have found significant differences… Continue reading Difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties
Exercise Udara Shakti 2024
Source- This post on Exercise Udara Shakti 2024 has been created based on the article “INDIAN AIR FORCE TEAM RETURNS AFTER SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION IN EXERCISE UDARA SHAKTI 2024 AT MALAYSIA” published in “PIB” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) team returned to India after participating in Exercise Udara Shakti… Continue reading Exercise Udara Shakti 2024
Mitra Shakti Exercise 2024
Source- This post on Mitra Shakti Exercise 2024 has been created based on the article “Mitra Shakti: Indian and Sri Lankan Armies to begin joint exercise” published in “PIB” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Next week, the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army will commence the 10th edition of their joint exercise, “Mitra… Continue reading Mitra Shakti Exercise 2024
Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Source- This post on Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been created based on the article “Bill providing up to 4 nominees for bank account tabled” published in “Indian Express” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024… Continue reading Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
Modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana
Source- This post on Modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves Amendment in “Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana” for providing financial support to Advanced Biofuel Projects using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstock” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved modifications to… Continue reading Modified Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana
Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
Source- This post on Clean Plant Programme (CPP) has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves the Clean Plant Programme under Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet recently approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and… Continue reading Clean Plant Programme (CPP)
Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies
Source- This post on Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies has been created based on the article “ADOPTION OF GREEN STEEL TECHNOLOGIES” published in “PIB” on 10 August 2024. Why in News? The Government has implemented several measures to encourage the adoption of green steel technologies within the steel manufacturing sector. These initiatives focus… Continue reading Government Initiatives for Adoption of Green Steel Technologies
