Contents1 Introduction2 What is the CBDC or National Digital currency?3 National Digital Currency in India4 Challenges with non-state digital currency5 Advantages of a CBDC6 Challenges/issues with CBDC7 What is the way forward? Introduction There is uncertainty over the legal status of digital currencies in India. An unofficial estimate mentions that Indian investors holding around $1.5… Continue reading Introducing National Digital Currency in India – Explained, Pointwise
ISRO’s “RESPOND Programme” to support joint research projects of IIT-D
What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced its support to 8 joint research projects of Space Technology Cell (STC), IIT-Delhi. ISRO will support these projects under its RESPOND programme. About RESPOND Programme: ISRO launched the RESPOND (Research Sponsored) programme in the 1970s. Objective: The objective is to establish strong links with… Continue reading ISRO’s “RESPOND Programme” to support joint research projects of IIT-D
“Blue Nature Alliance” launched to restore oceans in five years
What is the News? Blue Nature Alliance has been launched with a goal to restore 7 million square miles of ocean in five years. About Blue Nature Alliance: Blue Nature Alliance is a global partnership. It was founded and led by Conservation International, Pew Charitable Trusts, Global Environment Facility(GEF), Minderoo Foundation and Rob & Melani… Continue reading “Blue Nature Alliance” launched to restore oceans in five years
“Boao Forum for Asia” Annual Conference 2021
What is the News? The opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021 was held in Boao, China. Boao Forum for Asia -Annual Conference 2021: More than 2,600 guests from over 60 countries and region attended the conference. Theme: “A World in Change: Join Hands to Strengthen Global Governance and Advance Belt… Continue reading “Boao Forum for Asia” Annual Conference 2021
Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 23 Apr, 2021
Read Previous Factly articles Article wise list of factly articles Contents1 PM Addressed “Leaders Summit on Climate”2 India’s “Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel” Joins Search For Submarine3 “RoDTEP Scheme” -Delay in Notification of Rebate Rates4 The significance of “World Earth Day”5 “Boao Forum for Asia” Annual Conference 20216 “Blue Nature Alliance” launched to restore oceans in… Continue reading Factly :-News Articles For UPSC Prelims | 23 Apr, 2021
The significance of “World Earth Day”
What is the News? World Earth Day is being celebrated on April 22, 2021. World Earth day 2021 theme: ‘Restore Our Earth’. The theme focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies and innovative thinking to restore the world’s ecosystems. About World Earth Day World Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22nd April. It was… Continue reading The significance of “World Earth Day”
“RoDTEP Scheme” -Delay in Notification of Rebate Rates
What is the News? Exporters are upset over the inordinate delay in the notification of the rates under the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) Scheme. About Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products(RoDTEP) Scheme: Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced the RoDTEP scheme in the year 2020. It came into effect… Continue reading “RoDTEP Scheme” -Delay in Notification of Rebate Rates
India’s “Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel” Joins Search For Submarine
What is the News? The Indian Navy sent its deep submergence rescue vessel(DSRV) to support the Indonesian Navy in the search and rescue efforts. Indonesian submarine KRI Nanggala went missing with 53 personnel aboard. Note: Indian Navy had received an alert through the International Submarine Escape and Rescue Liaison Office(ISMERLO) regarding the missing Indonesian submarine.… Continue reading India’s “Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel” Joins Search For Submarine
PM Addressed “Leaders Summit on Climate”
The Prime Minister of India has addressed the Leaders Summit on Climate virtually. About Leaders Summit on Climate: Leaders Summit on Climate is a conference hosted by the United States(US) President on Earth Day. The summit coincides with the fifth anniversary of the opening of the Paris Agreement on climate change for signature. Further, the… Continue reading PM Addressed “Leaders Summit on Climate”
Environment Quiz: Conservation Efforts (Environment) |23 Apr, 2021
Good Morning Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon Quiz Current Affairs Quiz Subject Wise [WpProQuiz 2470]
