States Allowed To Borrow Rs 3.2 Lakh Crore
News:The central government has allowed states to raise Rs 3.2 lakh crore in net market borrowings in the ongoing financial year. Facts: Borrowing by the Centre and the States:The Constitution …
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Green Bonds
News:State Bank of India(SBI) has raised $100 million in green bonds through private placement. Facts: Green Bonds:They are fixed-income financial instruments issued for funding of specific projects which have positive …
Read MoreSAFE PLUS Scheme
News:The Small Industries Development Bank of India(SIDBI) has launched the SIDBI Assistance to Facilitate Emergency response against Coronavirus (SAFE PLUS) Scheme. Facts: Aim:To provide emergency working capital to MSMEs which …
Read MoreGlobal Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data
News:India has shared nine whole genome sequences of the coronavirus with the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data(GISAID). Facts: The Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data(GISAID) Initiative was …
Read MoreMyristica swamps
News:Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI) has launched a project for the restoration and conservation of Myristica swamps. Facts: Myristica swamps are a type of freshwater swamp …
Read MoreWorld Health Organization(WHO) Funding
News:The US President has threatened to freeze US funding to the World Health Organization(WHO) due to negligence on coronavirus pandemic and for its China Centric approach. Facts: Funding:There are four …
Read MoreSAMADHAN Challenge
News:SAMADHAN Challenge has been launched by Innovation Cell of the Ministry of Human Resources Development and All India Council for Technical Education in collaboration with Forge and InnovatioCuris. Facts: Aim:To …
Read MoreCertificate of Origin
News:Commerce ministry has created an online platform for issuance of ‘certificate of origin’ for exporters. Facts: Certificate of Origin: It is a document used in International trade declaring in which …
Read MoreDhauladhar range
News:Dhauladhar mountain range has become visible from Jalandhar, Punjab for the first time because of less air pollution caused by the ongoing lockdown. Facts: Dhauladhar range:It is part of a …
Read MoreSnowEx Programme
News:National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has launched a programme called SnowEx. Facts: SnowEx is a five year programme launched in 2016. Objective:To address the most important gaps in snow remote …
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