Knolls Archive of Day 17th of December 2024
Key facts about Morocco
News: Morocco is becoming a key gateway for India to expand its presence in Africa for defense exports. Key facts about Morocco About Morocco Capital: Rabat Location: Morocco is located in North Africa, in the Maghreb region. It lies in both the Northern and Western Hemispheres. Borders: Algeria to the east and Western Sahara to… Continue reading Key facts about Morocco
Exercise SLINEX
News: Exercise SLINEX 2024 (Sri Lanka–India Exercise) will take place from December 17 to 20, 2024, at Visakhapatnam, under the supervision of the Eastern Naval Command. About Exercise SLINEX It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka. The first SLINEX exercise took place in 2005. The 11th edition took place in 2024.… Continue reading Exercise SLINEX
M. S. Subbulakshmi
News: The Supreme Court, in a recent interim order, directed that Carnatic vocalist T.M. Krishna “should not be recognised” as a recipient of the Sangita Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award. About M. S. Subbulakshmi She was an Indian Carnatic singer. She was born on September 16, 1916, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu She was the first musician… Continue reading M. S. Subbulakshmi
Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing
News:The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution, launched the Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing (CGS-NPF). About Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR (Negotiable warehouse receipt) It aims to provide credit facilities to small farmers to prevent them from distress selling. Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for e-NWR based Pledge Financing
Hydroxymethanesulphonate (HMS)
News: A study shows that hydroxymethanesulphonate (HMS), a secondary aerosol, forms in cold urban environments such as Fairbanks, Alaska. This discovery provides new insights into aerosol chemistry under extreme conditions and its impact on air quality. About Hydroxymethanesulphonate Explaination It is a secondary aerosol which forms through chemical reactions involving formaldehyde and sulfur dioxide in… Continue reading Hydroxymethanesulphonate (HMS)
