What is the News? This article talks about the impact of the loss of sea ice on the Arctic ecosystem. What is the impact of sea ice loss on the Arctic region? The loss of sea ice due to Climate Change has profound impacts on the Arctic ecosystem: Impact on Polar Bears: Polar Bears are… Continue reading ‘Polar bears face climate change — they have less food as Arctic sea ice declines’
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Delhi HC recently struck down powers of Banks Board Bureau; new body to select chiefs of PSU banks, insurance firms
What is the News? The Government of India has approved a government resolution for establishing the Financial Services Institutions Bureau(FSIB) in place of the Banks Board Bureau(BBB). When was the Bank Board Bureau set up? The Bank Boards Bureau was set up in 2016 as a body of eminent professionals and officials to make recommendations… Continue reading Delhi HC recently struck down powers of Banks Board Bureau; new body to select chiefs of PSU banks, insurance firms
Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg: First copy of Tamil Bible stolen from Saraswathi Mahal Library traced to London
What is the News? The first Tamil translation of the Bible which was reportedly stolen from Saraswathi Mahal Library, Thanjavur, has been traced by Idol Wing CID Police to London. First Tamil Translation of Bible The first Tamil translation of the Bible was printed in 1715 by Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg, a missionary. It was presented to… Continue reading Bartholomaeus Ziegenbalg: First copy of Tamil Bible stolen from Saraswathi Mahal Library traced to London
Union Health Minister chairs Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission conference 2022 and releases 9th edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia
What is the News? Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has chaired the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC) Conference 2022 and released the 9th edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia. What is Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC) Conference 2022? Organized by: Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC). Theme: Addressing Medicine Quality for Future. What is the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission(IPC)? Click Here to read… Continue reading Union Health Minister chairs Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission conference 2022 and releases 9th edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia
Green Hydrogen Is Critical to India’s Economic Development and Net-Zero Ambitions: Report
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Harnessing Green Hydrogen: Opportunities for Deep Decarbonisation in India”. What is Green Hydrogen? Green hydrogen is hydrogen gas produced through the electrolysis of water — an energy intensive process for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen — using renewable power to achieve this. The… Continue reading Green Hydrogen Is Critical to India’s Economic Development and Net-Zero Ambitions: Report
Explained: Who was Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, whose statue is coming up at the Bengaluru airport?
What is the News? A bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be unveiled soon at the premises of the Kempegowda International Airport(KIA). Who is Nadaprabhu Kempegowda? Nadaprabhu Kempegowda is a 16th-century chieftain of the Vijayanagara empire. Community: He belonged to the Vokkaliga community in south Karnataka. Contributions: He is credited as the founder of Bengaluru… Continue reading Explained: Who was Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, whose statue is coming up at the Bengaluru airport?
Explained: What is ISRO’s ‘POEM’ platform?
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) PSLV-C53 rocket has successfully placed three Singaporean satellites into orbit. Besides placing these three Singaporean satellites in orbit, ISRO has also achieved the feat of successfully launching the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module or ‘POEM’. What is POEM? The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module is a platform that will… Continue reading Explained: What is ISRO’s ‘POEM’ platform?
Assessment of States/UTs based on implementation of Business Reforms Action Plan for the year 2020 declared
What is the News? The Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs has announced the assessment of States/UTs under the Business Reforms Action Plan(BRAP) 2020. What is the Business Reforms Action Plan(BRAP)? Released by: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry since 2014. Aim: To boost investor confidence, foster business-friendly… Continue reading Assessment of States/UTs based on implementation of Business Reforms Action Plan for the year 2020 declared
PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme
What is the News? The Prime Minister has participated in the ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme. During this, he launched several initiatives like 1) Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, 2) Capacity Building of First-Time MSME Exporters(CBFTE) scheme, and 3) new features of the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) to ramp up the MSME sector. … Continue reading PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme
INS SATPURA ARRIVES AT PEARL HARBOUR IN HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN RIMPAC-22
What is the News? INS Satpura has entered Pearl Harbour in Hawaii Islands to participate in Rim of the Pacific(RIMPAC) exercise. Note: INS Satpura is an indigenously designed and built 6000-tonne guided missile stealth frigate equipped to seek and destroy adversary in air, surface and underwater. What is Exercise RIMPAC? It is one of the… Continue reading INS SATPURA ARRIVES AT PEARL HARBOUR IN HAWAII TO PARTICIPATE IN RIMPAC-22
