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Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago — here’s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today Subject :Science and Tech Section: Health Context: In 1993 a group of scientists led by Carl Sagan found evidence for life on Earth using data from instruments on board the Nasa […]
Global experts discuss challenges, possibilities around antibiotics becoming a global public good Subject :Science and Tech Section: Health The Antibiotic Webinars series: Conducted by: Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Objective: To discuss the challenges and possibilities around antibiotics or any aspect of antimicrobial resistance becoming a global public good. […]
Cyclone Hamoon: Deep depression in Bay of Bengal may intensify into cyclonic storm on October 23, says IMD Subject :Geography Section: Physical Geography Cyclone Hamoon: It is a cyclone in the Bay of Bengal region. The system will move nearly north-northeastward and cross the Bangladesh coast between Khepupara and Chattogram. Areas affected: Paradip […]
What are dust suppressant Subject :Environment Section: Pollution Context: Delhi govt to use dust suppressants to combat poor AQI What are dust suppressant Dust suppressants may be salts of calcium or magnesium that can absorb moisture. Dust suppressant powder would be mixed along with water and sprayed on roads to keep the dust […]
How are symbols allotted to political parties in India Subject :Polity Section: Election Context: The Supreme Court refused to entertain a petition filed by the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) party in Telangana, challenging the allotment of election symbols to two other parties. More about the news: The Supreme Court has refused to […]
Consumer body issues notices to IAS coaching centres for ‘misleading’ ads Subject :Polity Section: National Body Context: Consumer body issues notices to IAS coaching centres for ‘misleading’ ads More about the news: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to 20 IAS coaching institutes in India for issuing “misleading” advertisements targeting […]
RBI likely to have rolled over a part of $5-billion forex swap to boost liquidity Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Key Points: RBI may have rolled over a portion of its $5-billion foreign exchange swap that was due for maturity in Oct 2023. Tool likely used is an ultra-short term swap whose maturity […]
RBI allows retail investors to subscribe to Floating Rate Savings Bonds via its portal Subject : Economy Section: Monetary Policy Key Points: RBI allows retail investors to subscribe to Floating Rate Savings Bonds via its portal. RBI has made the move to expand the basket of investments available to retail investors. Already retail […]
New Report Calls for Global Minimum Tax on Billionaires Subject: Economy Section: Fiscal Policy Key Points: Report titled ‘Global Tax Evasion Report’ prepared by the EU Tax Observatory, a research laboratory established in 2021 with expertise in international tax issues has called for a global minimum tax on billionaires’ wealth. The report studies […]
RBI opens up its dated securities to help Russia park its Rupee surplus Subject: Economy Section: External Sector In News: Countries accumulating surplus in INR to be able to invest in G Secs through Rupee Accounts. Key Points: With RBI’s amendment in FEMA Regulations 2019, countries holding Rupee accounts in India can directly […]