Source: The post is based on the article “India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations” published in “Economic Times” on 30th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Reference Fuel?3 Who has indigenously produced Reference Fuel?4 What are the benefits of using Reference Fuel? Why in the News? India has… Continue reading India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations
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Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM
Source: The post is based on the article “Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM” published in “Economic Times” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister has encouraged people to visit the Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. What are Parvati Kund and… Continue reading Must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar temples in Kumaon: PM
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
Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers” published in Economic Times on 7th August 2023. What is the News? Kerala Government will be launching the Athidhi Portal. What is Athidhi Portal? Launched by: Kerala Government Purpose: It is a user-friendly web… Continue reading Kerala govt to launch ‘Athidhi Portal’ on Monday for registration of migrant workers
ISRO transfers satellite bus technology to private firm
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO transfers satellite bus technology to private firm” published in Economic Times on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has begun transferring IMS-1 Satellite Bus technology to Alpha Design Technologies, a Bengaluru-based private company. The transfer was facilitated by ISRO’s… Continue reading ISRO transfers satellite bus technology to private firm
Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021
Source: The post is based on the article “Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021” published in The Economic Times on 1st August 2023. What is the News? Rajya Sabha has passed the Mediation Bill 2021. What is Mediation? Mediation is a type of ADR (alternative dispute resolution), where a dispute is referred to a neutral… Continue reading Rajya Sabha passes Mediation Bill, 2021
Impact of CSR funds ‘not widely felt’ despite jump in spending: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Source: The post is based on the article “Impact of CSR funds ‘not widely felt’ despite jump in spending: Ministry of Corporate Affairs” published in Economic Times on 2nd July 2023. What is the News? The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has said that there has been a limited impact of corporate social responsibility (CSR)… Continue reading Impact of CSR funds ‘not widely felt’ despite jump in spending: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize
Source: The post is based on the article “Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize” published in Economic Times on 8th May 2023 What is the News? Foreign ministers from Arab League member states have agreed to reinstate Syria’s membership after its suspension more than 10 years ago. What is the Arab League?… Continue reading Arab League readmits Syria as relations with Assad normalize
Mission 50K-EV4ECO: SIDBI launches new financing solution for electric vehicle space
Source: The post is based on the article “SIDBI launches new financing solution for electric vehicle space” published in Economic Times on 21st April 2023 What is the News? Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) has announced a new scheme named “Mission 50K-EV4ECO” to boost the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in the country. What… Continue reading Mission 50K-EV4ECO: SIDBI launches new financing solution for electric vehicle space
Chondrostereum Purpureum: Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world
Source: The post is based on the article “Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world” published in The Economic Times on 1st April 2023. What is the News? A 61-year-old man from Kolkata has been recently diagnosed with an infection from Chondrostereum Purpureum, a deadly plant fungus. This is said to be… Continue reading Chondrostereum Purpureum: Kolkata man catches potentially deadly plant disease; first such case in world
