Source: This article is based on the article“REC Limited issues inaugural Yen Denominated Green Bonds aggregating to 61.1 Billion Japanese Yen” published in “PIB” on 16th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, State-owned REC Ltd has successfully issued its inaugural green bonds worth JPY 61.1 billion, under its US$ 10 billion global medium-term notes programme.… Continue reading Yen Denominated Green Bonds Successfully issued By REC
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Multidimensional Poverty discussion Paper by NITI Aayog
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s multidimensional poverty rate down to 11.28% in 2022-23 from 29.17% in 2013-14” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, NITI Aayog has released a discussion paper ‘Multidimensional Poverty in India since 2005-06’. What are the key findings of the NITI… Continue reading Multidimensional Poverty discussion Paper by NITI Aayog
India Meteorological Department Marks 150 years of serving the nation
Source-This post is based on the article “India Meteorological Department celebrates 150th Year of its establishment and service to the nation” published in “PIB” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th year of establishment and service to the nation. Which significant services of the IMD… Continue reading India Meteorological Department Marks 150 years of serving the nation
Kachchhi Kharek of Gujarat got GI tag
Source: This post is based on the article ” Kachchhi Kharek, indigenous dates of Kutch, become Gujarat’s 2nd fruit to get GI tag” published in “The Indian Express” on 13th January 2024. Why in News? Recently, Kachchhi Kharek, the indigenous variety of dates of Kutch, has become the second fruit of Gujarat to get a… Continue reading Kachchhi Kharek of Gujarat got GI tag
India-Argentina Agreement on Lithium Mines
Source: This post is based on the article “India Signs Agreement for Lithium Exploration & Mining Project in Argentina” published in “PIB” on 15 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, India signed an agreement to acquire five lithium brine blocks for exploration and development in Argentina. What is this agreement? 1) Agreement Signed Between –… Continue reading India-Argentina Agreement on Lithium Mines
Samavesha Project to be Launched by I-STEM
Source-This post is based on the article “I-STEM to launch Samavesha project on January 16 at IISc Bengaluru to connect researchers with labs and equipment” published in “The Hindu” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The I-STEM (Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering facilities Map) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru. What… Continue reading Samavesha Project to be Launched by I-STEM
Himalayan Wolf
Source-This post is based on the article “The first-ever IUCN assessment of the Himalayan Wolf is out. And it is grim” published in “DownToEarth” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The Himalayan Wolf (Canis lupus chanco) has been assessed for the first time on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red… Continue reading Himalayan Wolf
Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India” published in “The Economic Times” on 8th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Danish government, in collaboration with A.P. Moller–Mersk and other partners, has announced the formation of the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) to advance their… Continue reading Denmark announces alliance on green fuels in India
Quantum gates
Source-This post is based on the article “Quantum gates: Devices that translate quantum effects to computing awesomeness” published in “The Hindu” on 19th August 2023. Why in the News? This article discusses about quantum gates and its technological applications. What are Quantum Gates? 1) Quantum gates are fundamental components in quantum computing that manipulate quantum… Continue reading Quantum gates
India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar, Gujrat
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s oldest living city found in PM Modi’s native village Vadnagar: multi-institution study” published in “The Hindu” on 13th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently an archaeological excavation at Gujarat’s Vadnagar has discovered evidence of human settlement dating back to 1,400 BCE. What are the findings of… Continue reading India’s oldest living city found in Vadnagar, Gujrat
