Source: The post is based on the article “What relaxed ECB norms mean for companies?” published in Livemint on 18th July 2022. What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has relaxed norms for companies raising external commercial borrowings (ECBs) as part of a set of measures to stem the slide in the rupee.… Continue reading What relaxed ECB norms mean for companies?
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Kilo class submarine INS Sindhudhvaj decommissioned
Source: The post is based on the article “Kilo class submarine INS Sindhudhvaj decommissioned” published in The Hindu on 18th July 2022. What is the News? Indian Navy has decommissioned INS Sindhudhvaj from service. What is INS Sindhudhvaj? INS Sindhudhvaj was commissioned into the Indian Navy in June 1987. It was one of the 10… Continue reading Kilo class submarine INS Sindhudhvaj decommissioned
Explained: What is the Flag Code and how has it been changed recently?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is the Flag Code and how has it been changed recently?” published in Indian Express on 14th July 2022 What is the News? The government of India has amended the Flag Code of India, 2002 allowing for the National Flag to be made from polyester… Continue reading Explained: What is the Flag Code and how has it been changed recently?
Explained: What are randomized controlled trials, how do they work?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What are randomized controlled trials, how do they work?” published in Indian Express on 15th July 2022 What is the News? Economist and Nobel laureate Michael R Kremer has said that for a diverse country like India Randomized Controlled Trials(RCTs) must be carried out at multiple… Continue reading Explained: What are randomized controlled trials, how do they work?
Does a tropical ozone hole exist? Experts are divided
Source: The post is based on the article “Does a tropical ozone hole exist? Experts are divided” published in Down To Earth on 15th July 2022 What is the News? According to a recent study, a new ozone hole has been detected over the tropics, at latitudes of 30 degrees South to 30 degrees North.… Continue reading Does a tropical ozone hole exist? Experts are divided
Why indigenous HPV vaccine has the potential to drastically bring down the incidence & deaths caused by cervical cancer in India?
Source: The post is based on the article “Why indigenous HPV vaccine has the potential to drastically bring down the incidence & deaths caused by cervical cancer in India?” published in Indian Express on 15th July 2022 What is the News? The Serum Institute of India(SII)’s Vaccine “Cervavac” has received the Drugs Controller General of… Continue reading Why indigenous HPV vaccine has the potential to drastically bring down the incidence & deaths caused by cervical cancer in India?
Govt releases Natural Resource Accounting to track mineral, energy deposits
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt releases Natural Resource Accounting to track mineral, energy deposits” published in Business Standard on 16th July 2022 What is the News? The Government Accounting Standards advisory board(GASAB) has come up with a Natural Resource Accounting(NRA) for tracking and maintaining the natural resources of India. Note: India… Continue reading Govt releases Natural Resource Accounting to track mineral, energy deposits
Explained: How much alcohol is unsafe, based on age
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: How much alcohol is unsafe, based on age” published in Indian Express on 16th July 2022 What is the News? According to a study published in Lancet, young people face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults. This study is based on the analysis… Continue reading Explained: How much alcohol is unsafe, based on age
Iran and Belarus to be new SCO members
Source: The post is based on the article “Iran and Belarus to be new SCO members” published in The Hindu on 16th July 2022 What is the News? Iran and Belarus are likely to be the two newest members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) grouping. What is Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO)? Click Here to read… Continue reading Iran and Belarus to be new SCO members
Union Minister launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata” published in PIB on 15th July 2022 What is the News? The Defence Minister has launched Y- 3023 Dunagiri. What is Y- 3023 Dunagiri? Y- 3023 Dunagiri is the fourth warship of Project 17A.… Continue reading Union Minister launches Y- 3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A frigate at GRSE Ltd, Kolkata
