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‘Micro-swimmers’ may soon help with drug delivery Subject: Science & Tech Section: Msc Context- it is possible to use light as a fuel to move microbots in real body conditions with intelligent drug delivery that is selectively sensitive to cancer cells. Concept- Microbots: Made from the two dimensional compound poly (heptazine imide) carbon […]
Fortification Of Rice Subject: Science & Tech Section: Msc Context- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved supply of fortified rice in all States and Union Territories (UTs) by 2024 in a phased manner. Concept- Fortified Rice will be supplied throughout the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) under the: National Food Security […]
XE Recombinant Variant Subject: SCIENCE & TECH Section: Biotechnology Context- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation declared that it had detected the country’s first XE recombinant variant of SARSCoV2. Concept- What is the XE Variant of Coronavirus? XE is a sub-variant of Omicron. The new variation is a Covid 19 Variant XE cross between two Omicron […]
WHO Contingency Fund for Emergency Subject: IR Section: International organization Context: The World Health Organization has called for sustained and safe access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance even as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues. Further, $3.5 million from WHO’s Contingency Fund for Emergencies (CFE) has been provided to purchase and deliver […]
Trends in the tax revenue Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal Policy Context: Gross tax collections grew to Rs 27.07 lakh crore in FY22, a 33.5% rise over last fiscal’s mop-up. The improved revenue buoyancy also reflected in tax-to-GDP ratio rising to over two-decade high of 11.7% Details: India’s gross tax revenues surged 34% in […]
SLR under the Held to Maturity (HTM) category Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enhanced the limit for banks to park Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) securities such as Government Securities (G-Secs) in the Held to Maturity (HTM) category from 22 to 23% of NDTL or Net […]
Liquidity Adjustment Corridor: Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a non-collateralized Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) to absorb surplus liquidity from the banking system at a higher interest rate. RBI will now use SDF at 3.75% as the floor rate for Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) corridor […]
SpaceX’s launch of three visitors to ISS Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space Technology Context: SpaceX launched three rich businessmen and their astronaut escort to the International Space Station for more than a week’s stay, as NASA joins Russia in hosting guests at the world’s most expensive tourist destination. Background: Russia has been […]
Deregulation of GM crops Subject: Economy Section: Agriculture Context: Anil Ghanwat, President of Swatantra Bharat Party and a member of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee on Farm Laws demanded the government must deregulate all GM Crops and varieties that have been approved in other developed countries. In News: As many States are reluctant in […]
Surge in Marine Product Exports Subject: Economy Section: Growth and Development Context: India’s marine products exports reached a record high of $7.74 billion during 2021-22, achieving the 99% of the $7.809-billion target fixed by the Commerce Ministry for 2021-22. Concept: The US, China and Japan are the top three favourite destinations for Indian […]