Memorials of Former Prime Ministers
Congress party has demanded a memorial to be built at the designated place of the cremation of the Former Prime Minister, Late Dr. Manmohan Singh.
- There are certain guidelines which exist for State funerals but no specific rule or government order regarding allocation of space for memorials for former PMs.
- Except PM Vishwanath Pratap Singh, all other former PMs have memorials dedicated to them, majorly in Raj Ghat Complex, Delhiand other parts of the country.
- In 2013, due to paucity of space, the government decided to build all future memorials at Smriti Sthal, New Delhi along the Yamuna bank
Banana Cultivation
According to Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India has achieved a ten-fold increase in banana exports over the past decade.
- Climate: Tropical crop that grows well in a temperature range of 15ºC – 35ºC with relative humidity of 75-85%.
- Soil: Deep, rich loamy soil
- Should have good drainage, adequate fertility and moisture, should neither be too acidic or alkaline.
- Major varieties: Dwarf Cavendish, Robusta, Poovan, Nendran, etc.
- Major producers: Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat etc.
Nafithromycin
Antibiotic breakthrough from India can counter drug-resistant bacteria
- India’s 1st Indigenous Antibiotic through public-private collaboration.
- Aim – To treat both typical and atypical drug-resistant bacteria
- Manufactured Under – Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Biotech Industry Program.
- Advantages – 10 times more effective than azithromycin and offers a 3-day treatment regimen
Mission Suraksha
“Mission COVID Suraksha” require a strong public-private partnership (PPP) model
- Indian COVID-19 Vaccine Development Mission.
- Part of – 3rd stimulus package, AtmanirbharBharat3. 0
- Also called as Mission COVID Suraksha
- Objective – For promoting research and development of Indian COVID-19 vaccines.
Non Performing Assets
Gross NPA at 12-year low.
- Loans or advances that have not been paid back on time, or that have stopped generating income for the lender.
- An asset is considered an NPA if the interest or principal payment is overdue for 90 days or more.
- Substandard asset – An asset that has been classified as an NPA for 12 months or less
- Doubtful asset – An asset that has remained in the substandard category for 12 months