Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board

Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India has notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board.  What is the National Turmeric Board? Aim: To focus on the development and growth… Continue reading Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) launches $600 million India-Japan Fund (IJF) with Government of India and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as anchor investors

Source: The post is based on the article “National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) launches $600 million India-Japan Fund (IJF) with Government of India and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as anchor investors” published in “PIB” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF) has entered into a… Continue reading National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) launches $600 million India-Japan Fund (IJF) with Government of India and Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) as anchor investors

2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs

Source: The post is based on the article “2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I.… Continue reading 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs

Cross-border CBDC trading: BIS and central banks successfully conclude Project Mariana Test

Source: The post is based on the article “Cross-border CBDC trading: BIS and central banks successfully conclude Project Mariana Test” published in “Economic Times” on 3rd October 2023 What is the News? The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), in collaboration with the central banks of France, Singapore, and Switzerland, has announced the successful conclusion of… Continue reading Cross-border CBDC trading: BIS and central banks successfully conclude Project Mariana Test

Minister of State for Home Affairs attends two day conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC) at Palermo in Italy

Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of State for Home Affairs attends two day conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC) at Palermo in Italy” published in “PIB” on 3rd October 2023 What is the News? The Minister of State for Home Affairs attended… Continue reading Minister of State for Home Affairs attends two day conference to mark the 20th anniversary of United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crimes (UNTOC) at Palermo in Italy

Umbrella Scheme of “SHREYAS” comprising 4 central sector sub- schemes

Source: The post is based on the article “Umbrella Scheme of “SHREYAS” comprising 4 central sector sub- schemes” published in “PIB” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? This article talks about the Scholarships for Higher Education for Young Achievers Scheme (SHREYAS). What is SHREYAS Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment… Continue reading Umbrella Scheme of “SHREYAS” comprising 4 central sector sub- schemes

In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked

Source: The post is based on the article “In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked” published in “TOI” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun and Maharashtra’s forest department have conducted a study to understand the offshore movements and migration of Olive Ridley Turtles. What are Olive… Continue reading In a 1st, Olive Ridley turtle’s 5,000-km migration tracked

Toilet use declining in rural India since 2018-19: WB paper

Source: The post is based on the article “Toilet use declining in rural India since 2018-19: WB paper” published in “The Hindu” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the World Bank and a faculty member of economics at Yale University have released a working paper on the progress of the Swacch… Continue reading Toilet use declining in rural India since 2018-19: WB paper

Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: What the three scientists have been awarded for

Source: The post is based on the article “Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: What the three scientists have been awarded for” published in “Indian Express” on 3rd October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Electrons?3 Why is it difficult to capture electrons?4 What is attosecond?5 What did the three Nobel Prize winners in… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: What the three scientists have been awarded for

ED must give grounds of arrest in writing to accused: SC

Source: The post is based on the article “ED must give grounds of arrest in writing to accused: SC” published in “Indian Express” on 4th October 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has held that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) should furnish the grounds of arrest to the accused in writing at the time… Continue reading ED must give grounds of arrest in writing to accused: SC

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