NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire News: NASA’s Kepler space telescope will be retired after running out of fuel nine years after its initial launch. Important Facts: Currently orbiting the sun 156 million km from the earth, the spacecraft will drift further from the earth once its radio transmitters are turned off. About Kepler space… Continue reading NASA’s Kepler space telescope to retire
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Tussle for power: what’s the RBI-government stand-off?
Tussle for power: what’s the RBI-government stand-off? News: The article discusses about the simmering tensions between the Reserve Bank of India and the Centre which found spectacular release recently through a public speech by Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. Important Facts: A certain amount of creative tension is systemically in-built between Reserve Bank of India and… Continue reading Tussle for power: what’s the RBI-government stand-off?
India jumps to 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index
India jumps to 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index News: India has ranked 77th in the annual list, as against 100 last year in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index 2018. Important Facts: 2. India has jumped 23 ranks from 2017 becoming the top ranked country in South Asia for… Continue reading India jumps to 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business Index
India invites Italy for defence production
India invites Italy for defence production News: On the first visit of Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte tenure, India invited Italy to participate in the defence sector under the “Make in India” scheme. Important Facts: Highlights of Joint Statement: A mutual agreement to counter terrorist financing and state sponsors of terrorism. A clear reference to… Continue reading India invites Italy for defence production
How Centre’s ‘board game’ fuelled the feud with RBI
How Centre’s ‘board game’ fuelled the feud with RBI News: The simmering tensions between the Reserve Bank of India and the Centre found spectacular release recently through a public speech by Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. Important Facts: A certain amount of creative tension is systemically in-built between Reserve Bank of India and Centre given their… Continue reading How Centre’s ‘board game’ fuelled the feud with RBI
India among nations that face grave danger to soil biodiversity: WWF
India among nations that face grave danger to soil biodiversity: WWF News: World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) released its Living Planet Report 2018 titled “ A warning sign from our planet: Nature needs life support” Important Facts: The Global Soil Biodiversity Atlas was also prepared by the WWF along with the report. Key Findings… Continue reading India among nations that face grave danger to soil biodiversity: WWF
Moths are key to pollination in Himalayan ecosystem
Moths are key to pollination in Himalayan ecosystem News: A study was conducted recently by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) to reveal the moths as pollinators in the ecosystem. Important Facts: 2. Under the project titled “Assessment of Moths (Lepidoptera) As Significant Pollinators in the Himalayan Ecosystem of North Eastern India”, scientists collected moth… Continue reading Moths are key to pollination in Himalayan ecosystem
ICF rolls out Train 18, the NextGen Shatabdi
ICF rolls out Train 18, the NextGen Shatabdi News: India’s first engine-less semi-high speed train named “Train 18” was rolled out recently by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) here and will eventually replace the Shatabdi Express for inter-city travel. Important News: 2. Features: This is the first long-distance train without separate locomotive (engine) and thus… Continue reading ICF rolls out Train 18, the NextGen Shatabdi
Time to talk: on Centre-RBI differences
Time to talk: on Centre-RBI differences News: The simmering tensions between the Reserve Bank of India and the Centre found spectacular release recently through a public speech by Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. Important Facts: 2. A certain amount of creative tension is systemically in-built between Reserve Bank of India and Centre given their different perspectives.… Continue reading Time to talk: on Centre-RBI differences
Siberian visitors freeze Assam-Meghalaya border dispute
Siberian visitors freeze Assam-Meghalaya border dispute News: Pangti village at Doyang in Nagaland’s Wokha district is selected as the venue of the inaugural edition of the Amur Falcon Conservation Week & Festivals from 8 to 10 November this year. Important Facts: 2. The festival this year, an initiative of the Nagaland government’s tourism department. 3.… Continue reading Siberian visitors freeze Assam-Meghalaya border dispute
