What is the News? According to former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) must expedite the floating of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or should collaborate with other nations for an international digital currency. Must read: Introducing National Digital Currency in India – Explained, Pointwise What are Former Finance… Continue reading Introduce a digital currency soon, says Garg
Arunachal college spots 3 new fish species
What is the News? Department of Zoology of Dera Natung Government College of Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh has discovered three new species of fish of genus Aborichthys of family Nemachelidae. What are these three fish species named? The three fish species discovered have been named as Aborichthys uniobarensis, Aborichthys barapensis and Aborichthys palinensis. These fish… Continue reading Arunachal college spots 3 new fish species
Save hornbills, for they are the gardeners of tropical forests: Study
What is the News? Scientists from two organisations studied how fruiting plants and hornbills influenced each other’s distribution in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve. Hornbills and their importance Hornbills are of prime importance since they have a symbiotic relationship with several canopy trees in tropical forests. They are attracted to such trees for food and in… Continue reading Save hornbills, for they are the gardeners of tropical forests: Study
India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise
What is the News? India and UK have started the Exercise Konkan Shakti 2021 from October 21, 2021. About Exercise Konkan Shakti Exercise Konkan Shakti is the first-ever tri-services joint exercise between India and the UK. Aim: To derive mutual benefits from each other’s experiences and also showcase the continuing cooperation between the two countries.… Continue reading India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise
Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
What is the News? The fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance(ISA) was held virtually. About the fourth general assembly of ISA Who chaired the Fourth ISA assembly? It was presided over by the Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and the President of the ISA Assembly. Who attended… Continue reading Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
What is the News? The Odisha Government has decided to relocate around 420 families from four zero-connectivity villages in Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary. The relocation is aimed at reducing man-animal conflict and providing better living conditions to the displaced families. About Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in Odisha. A third of the sanctuary’s… Continue reading Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
What is the News? The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report titled “From Pollution to Solution: a global assessment of marine litter and plastic pollution”. What is the purpose of the report? The report examines the magnitude and severity of marine litter and plastic pollution and reviews existing solutions and actions. What are… Continue reading Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target ABHYAS successfully flight-tested by DRDO
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. What is Abhyas? Abhyas is an indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV) that will be used as a target for the evaluation of various missile systems. Developed by: It has… Continue reading High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target ABHYAS successfully flight-tested by DRDO
Proposed Changes to Forest Conservation Act 1980 – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) recently published the proposed amendments to the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. As per the proposed changes, it would become easier to divert forest land and certain categories of development projects would be exempted from getting clearance from the Ministry. The Environment… Continue reading Proposed Changes to Forest Conservation Act 1980 – Explained, pointwise
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2021 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 2nd week of the Month of October. Click on the following link to download Download About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief is to make aspirants aware of the important news from… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation – October, 2021 – 2nd week
