India Post Payment Bank
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed penalties on India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) for deficiencies in regulatory compliance.
- Established in – 2018
- 100% equity owned by Government of India.
- Ministry – Department of Posts, Ministry of Communication.
Araku Valley
Araku Utsav is being organised in the Araku Valley of Andhra Pradesh.
- Part of Eastern Ghats
- Rich in bauxite.
- Known as Ooty of Andhra.
- Inhabited by – Araku Tribes.
- Renowned for Araku Arabica Coffee
Mangrove of Guneri
Gujarat has notified “Inland Mangrove of Guneri” in Kutch as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS).
- Gujarat’s 1st Biodiversity Heritage Site.
- Located near Kori Creek
- Unique feature – Does not receive tidal water inflow and lacks muddy or swampy conditions.
SwaRail Application
‘SwaRail’ SuperApp has been introdcyed
- A one-stop solution to streamline various railway services.
- Introduced by – Ministry of Railways
- Offers services like Reserved Ticket Bookings, Unreserved Ticket & Platform Ticket Bookings, etc.
- Developed by – Centre for Railway Information Systems
Ammonia Pollution
Yamuna board stated that ammonia problem occurs every year.
- Acceptable maximum limit of ammonia in drinking water – 0.5 ppm.
- Ammonia in water is an indicator of possible bacterial, sewage and animal waste pollution.
- Impacts – Affect the respiratory system through irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, etc