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Coast Guard inducts three ALH Mk-III helicopters Subject: Defence Context: The Coast Guard on Saturday inducted the first batch of three Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL). Concept: About ALH MK-III Helicopter The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV), designed and built in-house, is a twin-engine, multi-role, multi-mission […]
Coronavirus stays on surfaces of hospitals, floors of patient rooms: Study Subject : Science & tech Context : The researchers also noted that even though the virus’ unique genetic signature was detected on a surface, it didn’t necessarily mean that they were able to infect the healthcare workers tending to the patients. Concept […]
US regulators urge financial firms to quickly ditch Libor rate benchmarks Subject : Economics Context : US financial regulators urged market participants on Friday to accelerate their efforts to detach financial products from Libor interest rate benchmarks, while casting doubt on new benchmarks built to compete with their preferred replacement. Concept : LIBOR […]
Foreign Reserves crosses 600 billion dollars first time Subject: Economy Context: India’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $600 billion mark for the first time. The reserves kitty rose by $6.842 billion to $605.008 billion in the week of June 4, latest data from the Reserve Bank of India showed on Friday. Concept: […]
Govt considering plea for Rs 4 lakh to COVID victims – SC told Subject: Legislations Context: The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it was considering a plea to provide monetary compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the family members of those who have died due to COVID-19. Concept: Bansal cited […]
KAKORI CONSPIRACY CASE Subject : History Context : Union Culture Minister Prahlad Singh Patel on Friday said it was important to inform future generations of the legacy of freedom fighter Ram Prasad Bismil, who was martyred in 1927 for his role in the Kakori conspiracy to protest against British rule Concept : The […]
IRAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS ON JUNE 18 Subject : International Relations Context : On May 25, the Guardian Council in Iran announced a slate of seven candidates who would compete in the presidential election on June 18. Concept : Iran has a dichotomous political order whose two parts are constantly at odds with each […]
UK & USA to sign New Atlantic Charter Subject : International Relations Context : Biden, Johnson sign new Atlantic Charter on trade, defense amid Covid recovery. Concept : Atlantic Charter The Atlantic Charter was a statement issued on 14 August 1941 that set out American and British goals for the world after the […]
Fast Tracking Freight in India Subject : Economy Context : NITI Aayog, RMI and RMI India’s new report, Fast Tracking Freight in India: A Roadmap for Clean and Cost-Effective Goods Transport, presents key opportunities for India to reduce its logistics costs. Concept : Freight transportation is a critical backbone of India’s growing economy, […]
All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20 has been released Subject : Governance Context : Union Education Minister has announced the release of the report of All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20. Concept : About AISHE AISHE was established by the Ministry of HRD for conducting an annual web-based survey, […]