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Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR)

In News Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) booster at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. About Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) It has been developed by Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories such as Research […]

Monetary Policy Review: RBI

In News Unveiling the first bi-monthly monetary policy review of the fiscal 2022-23 the Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI decided unanimously to leave the key policy rate unchanged and to remain accommodative.  Key takeaways from MPC meeting Repo rate remains unchanged: The RBI decision to keep Repo rates unchanged at 4 percent will help […]

Fortified Rice through Welfare Schemes

In News Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs accorded its approval for supply of fortified rice across  government schemes . About  The following three phases are envisaged for full implementation of the initiative: Phase-I: Covering ICDS and PM POSHAN in India all over by March, 2022 which is under implementation. Phase-II: Phase I above […]

SC Uphelds FCRA Amendments

In News The Supreme Court upheld amendments introducing restrictions in the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) while holding that no one has a fundamental or absolute right to receive foreign contributions. What is the FCRA? Regulate foreign donations: It is a slew of new measures to regulate foreign donations. The Act, first enacted in 1976 […]

Ganoderma Lucidum

In Context  Attempts are being made to popularise Ganoderma lucidum mushroom for business and livelihood, by cultivating it on wood logs and sawdust. Earlier it was only collected from the wild but its increasing demand pushed the attempts to artificially cultivate it. Ganoderma Lucidum Image Courtesy: DTE About: The mushroom is shiny red-brown and naturally […]

Indian Tent Turtle

In News Recently, the Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change provided information regarding the Indian Tent Turtle. Indian Tent Turtle Scientific Name:Pangshura tentoria It is a species of turtle in the family Geoemydidae. The species is native to India, Nepal and Bangladesh, with three subspecies recorded from the region viz. P. t. […]

Managing Forest Fires in a Changing Climate Study: CEEW

In News  Recently, the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has released the study named, ‘Managing Forest Fires in a Changing Climate’. Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) It is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit policy research institution, devoted to research on all matters affecting the use, reuse, and misuse of resources.  It  is […]

Indonesia’s Palm Oil Crisis

In News The world’s largest producer and exporter of palm oil is facing domestic shortages, leading to price controls and export curbs. Reasons for oil crisis in Indonesia The Indonesian government imposed a ceiling on retail prices. The price caps, however, led to the product disappearing from the market, amid reports of hoarding. The government […]

Countercyclical Capital Buffer

In News The Reserve Bank of India said it has decided not to activate the countercyclical capital buffer at this point in time as it is not required. About Countercyclical capital buffer Background:  The RBI had proposed the CCCB for Indian banks in 2015 as part of its Basel-III requirements; it hasn’t actually required the […]

Semicon India Project

In News  Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has formed an advisory committee of experts to carry forward the country’s vision of making India a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, design and innovation. Advisory Committee About: The Committee is mandated to provide key inputs for building a resilient supply chain, promoting investments, financing […]

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