Source: The post is based on the article “Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space” published in “Wion” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Thailand are conducting groundbreaking research into the potential of Watermeal plants as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. What is… Continue reading Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space
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Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)” published in “PIB” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a royalty rate for lithium, niobium, and for Rare Earth Elements (REEs). … Continue reading Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical and strategic minerals- Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report
Source: The post is based on the article “3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report” published in “The Hindu” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? The ‘Report Card on the Performance of Information Commissions in India, 2022-23’ has been released. The report has been compiled based on the performance of Information Commissions… Continue reading 3.21 lakh appeals pending with Information Commissions: report
Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
Source: The post is based on the article “Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance” published in “Indian Express” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups(PVTG)?3 What is Habitat?4 What are Habitat rights?5 Under what law are Habitat rights granted?6 Which states… Continue reading Baiga tribal group gets habitat rights in Chhattisgarh: What this means, significance
What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?” published in “Hindustan Times” on 11th October 2023 What is the News? Health experts have revealed all about Hemochromatosis or ‘bronze diabetes’. What is Hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is a disorder associated with deposits of excess iron that… Continue reading What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?
RBI proposes card-on-file tokenization for debit and credit cards: What this means for online shoppers
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI proposes card-on-file tokenization for debit and credit cards: What this means for online shoppers” published in “TOI” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor has recently proposed the introduction of card-on-file tokenization (CoFT) facility at the issuer-bank level.… Continue reading RBI proposes card-on-file tokenization for debit and credit cards: What this means for online shoppers
NeGD launches State Capacity Building Workshops Under Digital India programme
Source: The post is based on the article “NeGD launches State Capacity Building Workshops Under Digital India programme” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? National e-Governance Division, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology is organizing State Capacity Building Workshops under its Capacity Building Scheme. These workshops aim to help people… Continue reading NeGD launches State Capacity Building Workshops Under Digital India programme
Gaganyaan” Test Vehicle Space flight, that is, “Gaganyaan” Test Vehicle Development flight (TV-D1) scheduled on 21st October, says Union Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Gaganyaan Test Vehicle Space flight, that is, “Gaganyaan” Test Vehicle Development flight (TV-D1) scheduled on 21st October, says Union Minister” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister has announced that the “Gaganyaan” Test Vehicle Development flight (TV-D1) will be launched… Continue reading Gaganyaan” Test Vehicle Space flight, that is, “Gaganyaan” Test Vehicle Development flight (TV-D1) scheduled on 21st October, says Union Minister
State-owned NBFCs put under PCA norms
Source: The post is based on the article “State-owned NBFCs put under PCA norms” published in “The Hindu” on 11th October 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced that it will bring state-owned non-banking finance companies(NBFCs) under the prompt corrective action (PCA) framework from October 2023. What is the Prompt… Continue reading State-owned NBFCs put under PCA norms
India, Italy ink agreement to boost defence cooperation
Source: The post is based on the article “India, Italy ink agreement to boost defence cooperation” published in “PIB” on 10th October 2023 What is the News? India and Italy have signed an agreement on defence cooperation. What is the purpose of India-Italy agreement on Defence cooperation? The agreement will promote bilateral cooperation in areas… Continue reading India, Italy ink agreement to boost defence cooperation
