Source- This post on Payment aggregator approval by RBI has been created based on the article “Several startups get RBI approval to operate as payment aggregators” published in ” Business Standard“. Why in the news? Two fintech startups Decentro and Juspay have received final authorisation from the RBI for payment aggregator (PA) licences. About Payment aggregator… Continue reading Payment aggregator approval by RBI
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Rescued Turtles Released in Gomti River
Source-This post on Gomti River has been created based on the article “Over 600 rescued turtles released in Gomti river” published in “Hindustan Times” on 10 February 2024. Why in the news? Over 600 turtles seized from smugglers were released into the Gomti river in forest area of Malihabad near Chandrika Devi Temple. About Gomati… Continue reading Rescued Turtles Released in Gomti River
RMNCAH+N Strategy under National Health Mission
Source-This post on RMNCAH+N Strategy under National Health Missionhas been created based on the article “Update on RMNCAH+N” published in “PIB” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? The RMNCAH+N strategy promotes links between various interventions across thematic areas to enhance coverage of health care services. About RMNCAH+N Strategy Introduction– The Government of India… Continue reading RMNCAH+N Strategy under National Health Mission
DigiReady Certification Portal
Source-This post on DigiReady Certification Portal has been created based on the article “Quality Council of India and Open Network for Digital Commerce launch DigiReady Certification Portal to empower MSMEs and small retailers ” published in “PIB” on 8 February 2024. Why in the news? The Quality Council of India (QCI) and ONDC have recently… Continue reading DigiReady Certification Portal
SARTHI Portal
Source-This post on SARTHI Portal has been created based on the article “Govt launches SARATHI portal to help insurance companies reach out to farmers” published in “Businessline” on 8 February 2024. Why in the news? The Union agriculture minister has recently launched Sarathi portal for insurance products to help farmers. About SARTHI Portal (Sandbox for… Continue reading SARTHI Portal
New Nematode Species Steinernema adamsi
Source-This post on New Nematode Species Steinernema adamsi has been created based on the article “Discovery of new nematode species that could protect crops without pesticides” published in “PHYS.ORG” on 8 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have found a new species of nematode, Steinernema adamsi, that can help in the battle against crop pests.… Continue reading New Nematode Species Steinernema adamsi
Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
Source-This post on Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan is based on the article “M.S. Swaminathan, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh to get Bharat Ratna” published in “The Hindu” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? The government has recently announced that the Bharat Ratna will be conferred on former PM… Continue reading Bharat Ratna for P.V. Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, MS Swaminathan
Dachigam National Park
Source-This post on Dachigam National Park is based on the article “Himalayan black bears in Dachigam National Park get a special winter diet for Winter 2024” published in “TOI” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? At Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir, a special diet has been provided to Himalayan Black Bears… Continue reading Dachigam National Park
High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS)
Source-This post on High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS) is based on the article “Meet HAPS: India’s very own UAV that can fly 20 km high and float for months” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th February 2024. Why in the News? The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru has successfully completed the first… Continue reading High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS)
Satyendra Nath Bose
Source-This post on Satyendra Nath Bose has been created based on the article “Dignitaries trace the evolution of quantum mechanics on 100 years of S N Bose’s colossal work” published on the website of “Department of Science & technology“. Why in the news? Distinguished scientists came together to celebrate 100 years of Satyendra Nath Bose’s… Continue reading Satyendra Nath Bose
