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Facts in News Escrow Account Recently, the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has allowed National Stock Exchange (NSE) to release funds from the escrow account. Escrow Account It is a third-party account where funds (also money, securities, funds, and other assets) are kept before they are transferred to the ultimate party. It provides security […]
Virus Naming System: WHO
In News Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Scientist has clarified that the WHO would soon unveil a system of naming viruses. Current Virus Naming System The WHO and health and science agencies across the world, for instance the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the US’s Centres for Disease Control (CDC) and the […]
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Facts in News Jagannath Temple The Jagannath Temple has been closed due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Odisha. Key Points Constructed by: King Anatavarman Chodaganga Deva, the first king of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 12th century. It is dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu. It is well […]
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Facts in News Statehood Day of Sikkim Recently, Prime Minister Narendra greeted the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day. Historical Background Sikkim was founded by the Namgyal dynasty in the 17th century. The Namgyal dynasty ruled Sikkim until 1975. It became a princely state of British India in 1890. Declared as Protectorate […]
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Facts in News e-Sanjeevani Platform It is reported that around 50 lakhs of people in the country benefited from the e-Sanjeevani portal. Launched in: 2019 Administered by: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Developed by: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) Mohali. C-DAC is the premier R&D organization of the Ministry of Electronics […]
Jagadguru Basaveshwara
In News Recently, the Prime Minister bows to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on Basava Jayanthi. About Jagadguru Basaveshwara He was born in Bagevadi ( of undivided Bijapur district in Karnataka) during 1131 AD. His father was Madarasa and Madalambike was his mother. They belonged to the Brahmin community. He was a 12th Century Kannada social reformer, poet […]
Cyclone Tauktae
In News Cyclone Tauktae which formed over the Southeast Arabian Sea heads towards Gujarat, likely to intensify into a ‘very severe’ storm. About With its prevalence in Arabian Sea,it will affect the West Coast states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa and UTs like Lakshadweep, where IMD forecasted heavy rains. It will move north-northwestwards and there […]
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Facts in News Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report Released by: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) It will replace the existing business responsibility report that was earlier released in the business sector. Now the emphasis should be on Sustainable reporting. Sustainable Reporting is the disclosure and communication of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) […]
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Facts in News Axiom Space-1 The Axiom Mission 1 (AX 1) is the first private orbital space mission onboard a commercially built spacecraft, the SpaceX Dragon 2. Launch Year: 2022 It is organised by Houston-based spaceflight firm Axiom This mission will be held under a commercial agreement with NASA. Under this mission, humans will […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
