What is the news? The Crime Branch of Pune police has arrested two persons and seized 550 grams of ambergris, also known as ‘floating gold’ What is Ambergris? Ambergris is a solid, waxy, flammable substance of a dull grey or blackish colour produced in the digestive system of sperm whales. German physician Franz Schwediawer in… Continue reading Explained: What is ambergris, the floating gold?
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 till March 2024
What is the news? The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 and till March 2024. This will ensure that the remaining households with the overall target of 2.95 crore gets completed. Further, the phasing out of Extra Budgetary resources (EBR) and provision of entire… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) beyond March 2021 till March 2024
Water Quality in lower stretches of the River Ganga found to be alarming: Study
Contents1 What is the news?2 About the study3 What are the key findings of the study?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the news? According to the findings of a study, Water Quality in the lower stretches of the River Ganga is in an alarming situation. About the study A team of… Continue reading Water Quality in lower stretches of the River Ganga found to be alarming: Study
Launch of Hackathon “Sprint04: Market-Tech” under I-Sprint’21
What is the news? International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has launched the “Sprint04: Market-Tech” Hackathon. IFSCA is organizing “InFinity Forum 2021”, its maiden flagship financial technology and global thought leadership event. As part of this forum, IFSCA has organised a series of Hackathons cutting across the spectrum of banking, insurance, securities and fund management.… Continue reading Launch of Hackathon “Sprint04: Market-Tech” under I-Sprint’21
9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 9th, 2021
Dear Friends We have initiated some changes in the 9 PM Brief and other postings related to current affairs. What we sought to do: Ensure that all relevant facts, data, and arguments from today’s newspaper are readily available to you. We have widened the sources to provide you with content that is more than enough and… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – December 9th, 2021
RBI to have on-device wallets in UPI apps for small-ticket transactions
What is the news? The Reserve Bank of India will soon launch UPI-based payment products for feature phones, and a new “on-device” wallet for small value UPI transactions. Why RBI is launching UPI-based payment products for Feature Phones? Feature phones are basic phones, which typically provide voice calling and text messaging functionalities. Currently, there are… Continue reading RBI to have on-device wallets in UPI apps for small-ticket transactions
Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education
What is the News? The Minister of State for Education has informed Rajya Sabha about the AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme. What is Pragati Scholarship Scheme? Launched by: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in 2014-15 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Education Aim: To provide assistance for the Advancement of Girls pursuing Technical Education. Criteria: Under… Continue reading Scholarship scheme under AICTE to encourage girls students to pursue Technical Education
Three Indian companies among top 100 in arms sales globally
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key findings of the report?2.1 Findings Related to India2.2 Other Key Findings What is the News? Swedish think tank Stockholm Institute Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a report titled “The SIPRI Top 100 arms-producing and military services companies, 2020”. What are the key findings of the… Continue reading Three Indian companies among top 100 in arms sales globally
Explained: The helicopter CDS General Bipin Rawat was in
What is the News? Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others died after the Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. What is a Mi-17V5 helicopter? Mi-17V5 is a Russian-made helicopter which is produced by Kazan Helicopters. It was inducted into the Indian Air Force on 17… Continue reading Explained: The helicopter CDS General Bipin Rawat was in
General Bipin Rawat, India’s first CDS, was on a mission to modernise the military. The nation will miss him
Contents1 What is the News?2 Who was Bipin Rawat?3 Major Operations during Bipin Rawat Tenure4 What were the reforms CDS Rawat was planning to implement? What is the News? Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 others died after the Mi-17V5 helicopter crashed in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. Who… Continue reading General Bipin Rawat, India’s first CDS, was on a mission to modernise the military. The nation will miss him
