ASEAN states warn of S. China Sea tensions
News: The 36th Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN) Summit was held via video conference. Facts: Chaired by: The Summit was chaired by Vietnam which is holding the chairmanship of ASEAN …
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Government launches 7.15% floating rate bonds
News: Union Finance Ministry has launched Floating Rate Savings Bonds 2020 (Taxable) in place of 7.75 percent Savings (Taxable) Bonds,2018 which was discontinued for subscription. Facts:
Read MoreOne-fifth of Earth’s ocean floor is now mapped
News: The mapping of nearly one-fifth of the world’s ocean floor has been finished under the Seabed 2030 Project. Facts: Seabed 2030 Project: It is a collaborative project between the …
Read MoreNasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21)
News: Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21). Facts: The Nasha Mukt Bharat Annual Action Plan for 2020-21 would …
Read MoreNavy Inducts Indigenously Developed Torpedo Decoy System
News: Indian Navy has inducted an Indigenously developed Advanced Torpedo Decoy System named Maareech. Facts: Maareech Advanced Torpedo Defence System(ATDS): It is a torpedo detection and countermeasure system to be …
Read MoreCOVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade
News: Cairns Group has launched a “COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade” to support the global agricultural and food system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Cairns Group:It …
Read MoreAncient algae play a role in building a healthy marine ecosystem: Study
News: A study of a microscopic ancient marine algae (Coccolithophores) has found that there is a decrease in the concentration of oceanic calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the southern Indian ocean. …
Read MoreMoney in Swiss banks: India at 77th place accounts for 0.06% of all foreign funds
News: Swiss National Bank has released the analysis of the latest annual banking statistics. Facts: Key Takeaways: Top Countries: UK was ranked first as it accounted for close to 27% …
Read MoreOdisha starts project to conserve Bhitarkanika fishing cats
News: Odisha Government has started a two-year conservation project for Fishing Cats in Bhitarkanika National Park. Facts: Fishing Cat: They are a medium-sized wildcat found in South and Southeast Asia. …
Read MoreCabinet approves 2% interest subvention for Shishu-Mudra loans
News: Government has approved a 2% interest subsidy for Shishu loan account holders under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana(PMMY) for a period of 12 months to eligible borrowers. Facts: Pradhan …
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