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Goodenough, Nobel laureate who gave the world Li-ion batteries, passes away Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc Context: John Bannister Goodenough, the American co-inventor of Lithium-ion batteries and a co-winner of 2019 Nobel prize for Chemistry, has passed away. He was just a month short of turning 101. About J. B. Goodenough: John […]
Why is Rostov-on-Don in news after Prigozhin rebelled against Russia? Subject : International Relations Section: Places in news Context: Rostov-on-Don, a city located in the European part of Russia, has recently made headlines for a development far from its usual tourist attractions or football victories. About Rostov-on-Don: Rostov-on-Don is a port city and […]
11.7 million persons displaced in East Africa and Great Lakes region in 2023: UN Report Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Context: There were approximately 11.71 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes (EHAGL) region according to a situation report by the United Nations […]
Failure to find adequate funds may hamper Kunming-Montreal biodiversity targets Subject : Environment Section: International Convention Context: Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meeting is being held on 26 June 2023 in Brazil. Details: GEF was tasked to find funds for the implementation of the Global Diversity framework adopted last December at the 15th […]
Hundreds stranded as a flash flood, landslips disrupt Himachal highways Subject : Geography Section: Indian Physical geography Context: Chandigarh-Manali National Highway was blocked following flash floods and landslips. Details: The alternative Mandi-Kullu route, via Katola, blocked after landslips, was opened again. About Flash Floods Flash Floods are highly localized events of short duration […]
U.S. and EU slowdown to hurt 1/5th of MSMEs: CRISIL Report Subject : Economy Section: National Income Key points: CRISIL analysis shows that around 20% of small businesses across sectors are to be adversely affected by economic slowdown in advanced countries, particularly the U.S. and Eurozone. The most immediate impact is in the […]
World economy at critical juncture in inflation fight: BIS warms Subject : economy Section: Inflations Key points: Swiss-based Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has stressed the need for more interest rate hikes, warning the world economy is at a critical juncture as countries struggle to rein in inflation. It noted that for the […]
Debt restructuring by Sri Lanka Subject : Economy Section: External sector Key points: Sri Lanka (SL) initiated its domestic debt restructuring (DDR) process, one year after defaulting in servicing of its loans. IMFin March had extended a nearly $3 billion bailout facility over a period of four years to debt-ridden Sri Lanka to […]
SEBI unveils ASBA-like facility for trading in secondary market Subject : Economy Section: Capital Market Key points: SEBI has introduced a ASBA (Application supported by Blocked Amount)-like process for trading in the secondary market. At present money has to be transferred to the trading account before executing any trade. With this system funds […]
Centre approves Rs 56415 crore for 16 states under capex scheme Subject : Economy Section: Fiscal Policy Context: Finance Ministry has approved investments worth Rs 56,415 crore across 16 states for the ‘Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24’ scheme Key points: Under the scheme investments will be made in sectors such […]