Source: The post is based on the article “Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has increased the risk weights of assets for the unsecured lending issued by banks and… Continue reading Risk Weighted Assets: RBI raises risk weights on consumer credit exposure of banks, NBFCs to 125%
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Annapurna Certificate Programme
Source: The post is based on the article “Annapurna Certificate Programme” published in “Indian Express” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Annapurna Certificate Programme has recognized six Indian restaurants worldwide for promoting Indian culinary traditions. What is Annapurna Certificate Programme? Specifications Details Launched by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Aim To recognize… Continue reading Annapurna Certificate Programme
High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago
Source: The post is based on the article “High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? Scientists at Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) have discovered how equatorial forests survived in much warmer times on Earth. Background: Around 50 million… Continue reading High rainfall afforded resilience to tropical rainforests around 50 million years ago
UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
Source: The post is based on the article “UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a draft document titled “Curriculum and Credit Framework for Postgraduate Programmes”. What are the… Continue reading UGC to bring out a new curriculum for PG programmes, offers flexibility to students
Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?
Source: The post is based on the article “Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The United States(US) has approved the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya named Ixchiq. What is Chikungunya? Specifications Details What is it Mosquito borne Viral Disease Caused… Continue reading Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?
World Toilet Organization
About World Toilet Organization Aspects Description About 1. World Toilet Organization is a global non-profit committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide. 2. It is not an agency of the United Nations. It was granted consultative status by the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 2013. Established 19 November 2001 Focus WTO empowers… Continue reading World Toilet Organization
Saturn’s rings disappearing!
Source– This post “Saturn’s rings disappearing!” is based on the article “Will Saturn’s rings really ‘disappear’ by 2025? An astronomer explains” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Saturn’s rings will not disappear permanently by 2025. Although they will become almost invisible from Earth during that time, it is a… Continue reading Saturn’s rings disappearing!
Four Fundamental Forces of the Universe
Source– This post “Four Fundamental Forces of the Universe ” is based on the article “How many forces are there in nature, really? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 15th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently an assistant professor of theoretical physics at the Centre for High Energy Physics in the Indian Institute… Continue reading Four Fundamental Forces of the Universe
Constantine Joseph Beschi(Veeramamunivar)
Source– This post “Constantine Joseph Beschi(Veeramamunivar)” is based on the article “Constantine Joseph Beschi, a missionary, Tamil scholar, and Chanda Sahib’s Dewan” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently Emerald Publishers released the English translation of the first biography of Veeramamunivar(known as Constantine Joseph Beschi) in Tamil written by… Continue reading Constantine Joseph Beschi(Veeramamunivar)
9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana
Source: The post is based on the article “9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 will be held at Faridabad, Haryana. What is the India International Science… Continue reading 9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana
