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India’s sharks and rays: an ancient species on the brink of extinction Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: A report by TRAFFIC and WWF-India have highlighted rampant shark killing and trade in eastern India, especially West Bengal, despite regional underrepresentation in seizure data. Details: The TRAFFIC-WWF report, titled “Netted in illegal wildlife […]
T.N. start-up to launch its first rocket on Friday Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD): Tamil Nadu’s space start-up, Agnikul Cosmos Private Limited, headquartered in Chennai, is scheduled to launch its first rocket, Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD), from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, […]
How House terms and poll schedules are decided Subject: Polity Section: Elections Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced a schedule adjustment for the elections to the Lok Sabha and four state Assemblies, moving the vote counting in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh to June 2, from the initially scheduled June 4. This […]
Why the B200 Blackwell chip will consolidate Nvidia’s stranglehold over the AI market Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in computer and IT Nvidia’s New AI Chip Announcement- B200 ‘Blackwell’: Nvidia Corporation’s CEO, Jensen Huang, announced the new AI chip at their annual developer conference in San Jose, California. The new chip, named […]
Bihar’s Begusarai, ‘world’s most polluted city in 2023’; India ranks 3rd globally: Swiss report Subject: Environment Section: Pollution The World Air Quality Report 2023: The report, produced by the Swiss organization IQAir, marks its 6th annual publication, offering insights into global air pollution levels. It emphasizes the need for local, national, and international […]
IPEF: India to join US-led co-operative work programme on carbon market Subject: Environment Section: Int Conventions Context: India has decided to participate in at least one of the four cooperative work programmes under the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), specifically focusing on carbon market activities. Details: The Ministry of Power and the Bureau […]
Simplifying Claims Settlement: IEPFA’s Initiative Subject: Economy Section: Capital and money market The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has launched an initiative to enhance the investor experience and streamline the claims settlement process. Purpose of Initiative: Aimed at simplifying, expediting, and streamlining the claims settlement process. Intends to reimagine the refund […]
Impact of Election Schedule on Nifty and Bank Nifty Options Subject: Economy Section: Financial market Historical Timing and Current Scenario: Previous election results of 2009, 20014 and 2019 were announced in May. Election Commission announced a seven-phase schedule from April 19 to June 1, with counting on June 4. Market Reaction and Option […]
Mauritius: Shifting Perspectives on Taxation and Investment Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal Policy From Tax Haven to Gateway Reform Initiatives: Mauritius, historically seen as a tax haven, has undertaken substantial reforms. Initiatives such as signing the Multilateral Instrument, abolishing the deemed foreign tax credit, and amending the Income Tax Act have reshaped its financial […]