National Technical Textiles Mission
Posted in Industry Sector Economy

National Technical Textiles Mission

Recently, the Ministry of Textiles has approved 12 research projects under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).

Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted in Environment Protected Sites

Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary

Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change recently issued a notification demarcating eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary.

Municipal Finances
Posted in Economy Economy Concepts Economy Institutions

Municipal Finances

Report on Municipal Finances Released by Reserved Bank of India (RBI).

Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)
Posted in Economy Economy Institutions

Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases 2024 list of Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs)

Insulin
Posted in Science & Technology Biology Diseases

Insulin

Sir Frederick Banting’s birth anniversary (November 14) is observed as World Diabetes Day to honor the discovery of insulin.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 14 November 2024

CISF, Kutumb Prabodhan, Thorium, Nano transporters, National Financial Reporting Authority

Bactoneurons
Posted in Science & Technology Biology

Bactoneurons

Team at Kolkata institute engineers bacteria to solve maths problems.

Subansiri River
Posted in Landmarks Geography River

Subansiri River

Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project on river Subansiri, at Arunachal Pradesh-Assam border, is set to be commissioned

Global Carbon Project
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Environment Environment Organisations

Global Carbon Project

Global Carbon Project published Global Carbon Budget report during U.N.’s COP 29 climate summit.

International Carbon Market Standards
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Environment

International Carbon Market Standards

International Carbon Market Standards agreed at Conference of Parties (CoP)-29 of UNFCCC in Baku.

Reclassification of FPI to FDI
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy Economy Concepts

Reclassification of FPI to FDI

RBI issues framework for reclassification of FPI to FDI

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 13 November 2024

Gotti Koya Tribe, Hokersar Wetland, Nano fertilizer, Comb Jellies, Pantsir Air Defence System