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James Webb Space Telescope
In News Recently the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured new images of our solar system’s largest planet, Jupiter. Key Highlights The pictures showed Jupiter in a never before seen light. Image Courtesy: IE The photographs published: They have captured a new view of the planet, presenting in detail its massive storms, colorful auroras, […]
Black Hole
In News Recently, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shared an audio clip of a supermassive black hole located 250 million light-years away. The black hole in the Perseus galaxy cluster has been associated with sound since 2003. About Black hole About: A black hole is a place in space where gravity pulls so […]
Benami Law of 1988
In News Recently, the Supreme Court struck down one of the provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act of 1988 which provides for the punishment of a maximum jail term of three years or a fine or both for those indulging in benami transactions. About the recent decision About the act of 1988: The 1988 […]
GoI signs Headquarters Agreement with CDRI
In Context Recently, the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Government of India (GoI) signed a Headquarters Agreement. About The agreement will enable the status of an ‘Independent and International Legal Entity’ for CDRI. The agreement will enable the institution to pursue functions internationally with all rights, immunities, and privileges, as per the […]
Tasmanian Tiger
In News Recently, the Texas-based biotechnology company Colossal announced their plans to use genetic engineering to recreate the Tasmanian Tiger and return it to the Arctic tundra, its original natural habitat. About Tasmanian Tiger History: The animal went extinct in the 1930s and was native to the island of Tasmania, where it had lived for […]
Pacific Bluefin Tuna
In News The biomass of the Pacific Bluefin Tuna has increased and is second-highest in recorded history About Pacific Bluefin Tuna Appearance : They have black or dark blue dorsal sides, with a greyish-green iridescence. Their bellies are dotted with silver or grey spots or bands. They have a series of small yellow fins, edged […]
Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) Framework
In News The Central Bank of India may soon exit the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework of the RBI as there is an improvement in the financial health of the bank. The Central Bank of India is the only public sector bank under PCA right now. About Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework Introduction: The RBI’s […]
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC
In News Recent Report informs that the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) digital rupee — the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) — may be introduced in phases beginning with wholesale businesses in the current financial year. Key Points In the Budgetary Speech it was stated that the central bank would launch the CBDC in the […]
India’s First Indigenously Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus
In Context Recently, India’s first indigenously developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) Bus was launched in Pune. More about the news About: The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus is a product of the joint development efforts by KPIT and CSIR-NCL (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Chemical Laboratory). KPIT Technologies Limited: It is a technology company headquartered […]
