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MoD releases 5th positive indigenisation list to give more exposure to domestic industry Subject : Economy Section: Msc In News: Ministry of Defence (MoD) on releases the fifth Positive Indigenisation list of 98 items at plenary session of ‘Swavlamban 2.0’. Key Points: Ministry of Defence (MoD) releases the fifth Positive Indigenisation list of […]
BIS designs bitcoin monitor Subject : Economy Section: Monetary Policy In News: BIS has come up with a Bitcoin monitoring system aimed at giving authorities a clearer picture on how, when and where the cryptocurrency is used. Key Points: Bank for International Settlements (BIS) project, codenamed Atlas, began at the Dutch central bank […]
RBI sets working group on ECL provisioning Subject : Economy Section: Monetary Policy In News: RBI has constituted an external working group on expected credit loss (ECL) based framework for provisioning by banks. Key Points: RBI released a discussion paper in January this year on shifting from the incurred-loss approach to the ECL […]
Even platypuses aren’t safe from bushfires — a new DNA study tracks their disappearance Subject : Environment Section: Species in news Context: Platypuses are disappearing from waterways after bushfires in Australia. An evolutionary masterpiece- Platypus: They are a species of monotremes but lay eggs. They’re one of only five species of mammals that […]
This newly discovered fish can change its colour like a chameleon Subject : Environment Section: Species in news Context: Scientists have recently discovered a new fish species from the Milak river, Nagaland. Details about the fish species: The newly discovered species Badis limaakumi has been named after Limaakum, assistant professor and head of […]
BlueWalker 3 satellite outshines most stars in the night sky Subject : Science and technology Section: Space tech Context: An international team of scientists, including those from Imperial College London, have published a paper in Nature journal, detailing the impact of the prototype BlueWalker 3 satellite on astronomy. BlueWalker3 satellite: The BlueWalker 3 […]
At least seven dead as glacial lake bursts in Sikkim Subject :Geography Section: Physical geography Context: The flash floods are believed to have been triggered after a lake, formed from the gradual melting of a Himalayan glacier, suddenly overflowed and inundated the Teesta river basin. Details: Cause of flash flood: The South Lhonak […]
India and the WTO Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Why in news? India wanted public stockholding to be moved to the ‘green box’ (subsidies that are permissible). At the outset, there was a compromise that there would be a peace clause. India and others who avail of public stockholding will not be dragged to […]
SEBI extends timeline for verification of market rumors by listed entities Subject: Economy Section: Capital Market Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has extended the timeline for verification of market rumors by listed companies. The new dates are February 1, 2024 for the top 100 listed entities by market capitalization, and August […]
Turkey detains 1000 for Ankara blast Subject: International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Turkish police have launched a wide security crackdown following a suicide bomb attack in Turkey’s capital, Ankara. More about the news: The PKK, designated as a terrorist organization by the US and EU, has waged a decades-long rebellion in […]