What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India has proposed to allow the linking of credit cards with the Unified Payments Interface(UPI). Linking of Credit Cards with UPI The linking of Credit Cards with UPI will first begin with the indigenous RuPay credit cards. Both the RuPay network and UPI are managed by the… Continue reading Explained: The RBI plan to link credit cards with UPI
NASA, USGS release detailed geological map of the moon
What is the News? The United States Geological Survey(USGS) in partnership with NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute has released ‘The unified Geologic Map of the Moon’. How was the Unified Geologic Map of the Moon created? The map has been created with the help of the information gathered from six Apollo-era regional maps. It… Continue reading NASA, USGS release detailed geological map of the moon
Explained | The Indian patent regime and its clash with the U.S. norms
What is the News? The U.S Trade Representative(USTR) has released Special 301 Report 2022. The report has said that India was one of the most challenging major economies as far as IP protection and enforcement is concerned. The report retains India on its Priority Watch List along with six other countries- Argentina, Chile, China, Indonesia,… Continue reading Explained | The Indian patent regime and its clash with the U.S. norms
QS World University Rankings 2023: IISc Bengaluru tops Indian Varsity
What is the News? Quacquarelli Symonds has released its QS World University Rankings 2023. What is QS World University Rankings 2023? QS World University Rankings is an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds(QS). Parameters: The rankings are based on six parameters — academic reputation (AR), employer reputation (ER), faculty-student ratio (FSR), citations per… Continue reading QS World University Rankings 2023: IISc Bengaluru tops Indian Varsity
Diversify crops, shift rice to places that can support it: Central panel
What is the News? The Commission for Agricultural Cost and Prices(CACP) has recommended the promotion of crop diversification, favouring oilseed crops amid the global inflation in oilseeds and vegetable oils prices. What are the recommendations given by CACP? Need for Crop Diversification Dependence on rice-wheat cropping systems especially in States like Punjab, Haryana and western… Continue reading Diversify crops, shift rice to places that can support it: Central panel
Union Minister launches Animal Vaccine and Kits developed by the ICAR-NRC on Equines
What is the News? Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched Animal Vaccine and other Diagnostic Kits developed by the ICAR-National Research Center on Equines, Hisar, Haryana. What are the Vaccines and kits developed by ICAR? Ancovax Vaccine on Equines: It is an inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Delta (COVID-19) vaccine for animals. The immunity induced… Continue reading Union Minister launches Animal Vaccine and Kits developed by the ICAR-NRC on Equines
Explained: Why bond yields are rising, and what it means for markets and investors
What is the News? In India, Bond yields have risen to their highest levels in the last three years. What are Bond and Bond Yield? A bond is a fixed income instrument that represents a loan made by an investor to a borrower (typically corporate or governmental). Bonds are used by companies, municipalities, states, and… Continue reading Explained: Why bond yields are rising, and what it means for markets and investors
Rhino reintroduction a hit in Assam Reserve
What is the News? The results of the 14th Assam Rhino Census conducted at Manas National park have been released. What are the key findings of the 14th Assam Rhino Census? Rhino Population Manas National Park had about 100 One Horned Rhinos prior to 1990.But a prolonged ethno-political conflict thereafter took a heavy toll with… Continue reading Rhino reintroduction a hit in Assam Reserve
1st in Asia: Thailand legalizes marijuana but smoking pot still illegal
What is the News? Thailand has become the first country in Asia to decriminalize Marijuana which is also known as Cannabis. Why has Thailand decriminalized Marijuana? Thailand has decriminalized Marijuana with the aim of boosting its agriculture and tourism sectors. Under decriminalization, it is no longer a crime in Thailand to grow and trade marijuana… Continue reading 1st in Asia: Thailand legalizes marijuana but smoking pot still illegal
World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD
What is the News? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released the World Investment Report. What are the key findings of the report? Global findings The United States ($367 billion) remained the top recipient of FDI in 2021. It was followed by China ($181 billion) and Hong Kong ($141 billion). FDI Inflows… Continue reading World Investment Report: India 7th in FDI inflows: UNCTAD
