Elektorornis chenguangi The fossilized remains of an ancient bird (99 million old bird) that had middle toes longer than its lower legs have been found in Myanmar’s Hukawng Valley. Elektorornis chenguangi- The first part of the name translates to “amber bird”. It is the first bird species to be recognized from amber. The bird’s foot had four toes, with the third measuring 20% longer than the bird’s lower leg bone, and 41% longer than…
Continue readingINDIA’S FIRST ETHANOL BASED BIKE For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Ethanol based bike, what is ethanol- benefits, advantages, how it is produced? News Flash TVS launched the country’s first ethanol-powered motorcycle to help bring down crude imports and reduce air pollution. The special edition of TVS Apache RTR 200 Fi E100 will be available in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh. The two-wheeler industry is looking at green and sustainable future mobility solutions…
Continue readingSPECTRUM RONTGEN GAMMA (SPEKTR-RG) X-RAY TELESCOPE LAUNCHED For: Mains Topics covered: Spektr-RG telescope – mission and highlights, advantages News Flash Spektr-RG (Russian for Spectrum + Röntgen + Gamma; also called Spectrum-X-Gamma, SRG, SXG) The Spektr-RG telescope is a joint venture between Russia and Germany. The telescope will map X-rays across the entire sky in unprecedented detail. Goal A key goal of Spektr-RG will be to investigate the mysterious cosmic components referred to…
Continue readingAGRI-BUSINESS INCUBATION CENTRE For: Preliminary Topics covered: Agri-Business Incubation Centre – Benefits and Objectives, National Agriculture Development Scheme News Flash An Agri-Business Incubation Centre has been set up in the Indira Gandhi Agriculture University of Raipur in Chhattisgarh. It has is up under the National Agriculture Development Scheme- RAFTAAR. The centre is set up by the Union Agriculture Ministry Objective To make farming a remunerative economic activity by strengthening farmer’s effort, risk…
Continue readingMission Raksha Gyan Shakti (Ministry of Defence) WHAT In a major boost to Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti, an MoU was signed between the Intellectual Property Facilitation Cell (IPFC) and National Research Development Corporation (NRDC). The partnership is expected to bridge the capacity shortfall towards promoting a culture of Innovation and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Indian Defence industry. AIM The mission aims to inculcate IP culture in Indian defence manufacturing ecosystem. OBJECTIVE…
Continue readingPAWAN HANS Pawan Hans Limited is a helicopter service company. The government issued a fresh bid document for strategic disinvestment in Pawan Hans. Pawan Hans is a Mini Ratna-I category PSU. Pawan Hans was incorporated on 15 October 1985 as the Helicopter Corporation of India (HCI). It was incorporated with the objective of providing helicopter support services to the oil sector for its off-shore exploration operations, services in remote areas and charter services for…
Continue readingABU MUSA ISLAND – STRAIT OF HORMUZ For: Mains Topics covered: About Abu Musa Island, strategic importance, significance News Flash Iranian boats tried to impede a British oil tanker near the Gulf of Hormuz. Abu Musa Island Abu Musa is an island in the eastern Persian Gulf near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The island is located 70 kilometers south of Bandar-e Shenas and 65 kilometers north-northwest of Sharjah. The…
Continue readingMODEL TENANCY LAW TO HELP ADDRESS RENT-RELATED ISSUES For: Mains Topics covered: Draft of ‘The Model Tenancy Act, 2019’ – its aim and important highlights News Flash The Centre has proposed a “model tenancy law”. It is the law under which the landowner will give notice in writing three months advance revising rent. The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry have put the draft of ‘The Model Tenancy Act, 2019’ in public for…
Continue readingPRADHAN MANTRI GRAM SADAK YOJANA – III For: Preliminary & Mains Topics covered: Details and highlights of the scheme, Present status News Flash In a major boost to rural road connectivity across the country, the Cabinet Committee has given its approval for the launch of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-lll. It involves consolidation of Through Routes and Major Rural Links connecting habitations to Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs), Higher Secondary Schools and Hospitals. …
Continue readingBASEL COMMITTEE ON BANKING SUPERVISION For: Mains Topics covered: Findings of the committee, Basel Norms – I, II, III News Flash The Basel committee on banking supervision said the Reserve Bank of India’s norms on large exposures for banks are compliant with the Basel requirements. Also, RBI’s rules are stricter in some areas as well. The committee comprising of 45 members from central banks and bank supervisors from 28 jurisdictions. Basel Committee on…
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