Source: The post is based on the article “Why CUET-UG ‘normalises’ marks, and how it differs from other scoring systems” published in Indian Express on 23rd September 2022. What is the News? The National Testing Agency’s (NTA) decision to “normalise” Common University Entrance Exam(CUET) scores came in for criticism from a section of students who… Continue reading Why CUET-UG ‘normalises’ marks, and how it differs from other scoring systems
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What banking system liquidity going into ‘deficit mode’ means
Source: The post is based on the article “What banking system liquidity going into ‘deficit mode’ means” published in Indian Express on 24th September 2022 What is the News? For the first time since May 2019, the Banking System Liquidity situation turned into a deficit mode. What is banking system liquidity? Liquidity in the banking… Continue reading What banking system liquidity going into ‘deficit mode’ means
Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23
Source: The post is based on the article “Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23” published in PIB on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? The government of India has launched a Scheme Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23. What is Special Assistance to States for Capital… Continue reading Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment for 2022-23
The tomistoma does not usually attack humans but that is happening now; here is why
Source: The post is based on the article “The tomistoma does not usually attack humans but that is happening now; here is why” published in Down To Earth on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? Increasing human intrusion into the habitat of Tomistoma (a crocodile species) may be causing it to attack people in… Continue reading The tomistoma does not usually attack humans but that is happening now; here is why
India announces the launch of the “Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries” developed by co-leads and active inputs from Brazil, Canada, EC and the UK
Source: The post is based on the article “India announces the launch of the “Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries” developed by co-leads and active inputs from Brazil, Canada, EC and the UK ” published in PIB on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? The Government of India has announced the launch of… Continue reading India announces the launch of the “Innovation Roadmap of the Mission Integrated Biorefineries” developed by co-leads and active inputs from Brazil, Canada, EC and the UK
UNESCO inaugurates 2022 State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education
Source: The post is based on the article “UNESCO inaugurates 2022 State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education” published in TOI on 21st September 2022 What is the News? United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched its State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education. The… Continue reading UNESCO inaugurates 2022 State of the Education Report for India: Artificial Intelligence in Education
Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer” published in PIB on 22nd September 2022 What is the News? A team of scientists have recently developed a new molecular biosensor for easy detection of the cancer microenvironment. Cancer Cells Cancer cells secrete small pouches namely extracellular… Continue reading Sugar-coated pouches in body fluids can help detect cancer
New account settlement system from October 1: what changes
Source: The post is based on the article “New account settlement system from October 1: what changes” published in Indian Express on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? From October 1, 2022, the new account settlement system for the stock broking industry will kick in under the new guidelines issued by the Securities and… Continue reading New account settlement system from October 1: what changes
First consignment of plant-based meat products under Vegan food category exported to USA from Gujarat
Source: The post is based on the article “First consignment of plant-based meat products under Vegan food category exported to USA from Gujarat” published in PIB on 22nd September 2022 What is the News? Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the export of the first consignment of plant-based meat products under… Continue reading First consignment of plant-based meat products under Vegan food category exported to USA from Gujarat
Archaeological Survey of India finds 12,000-year-old artefacts near Chennai
Source: The post is based on the article “Archaeological Survey of India finds 12,000-year-old artefacts near Chennai” published in TOI on 23rd September 2022 What is the News? Archeological Survey of India has discovered 12000-year-old artifacts at the Vadakkupattu village in Tamil Nadu. What did the ASI discover? The ASI discovered signs of four civilizations… Continue reading Archaeological Survey of India finds 12,000-year-old artefacts near Chennai
