Context: To encourage Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPIs) in India's debt markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched the Voluntary Retention Route (VRR). Unlike traditional FPI norms, VRR allows
Context: Central African nation, Cameroon, adopts the Nagoya Protocol, ensuring fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources. Cameroon's Biodiversity: Additionally, indigenous and local communities possess valuable traditional knowledge, further enhancing
Context: Recently, the Varanasi District Court is currently considering a request for the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to investigate the remaining basements of the Gyanvapi mosque. Key highlights of
Context: Recently, there was an atmospheric river storm headed toward southern California which unleashed life-threatening floods and landslides in the region. About Atmospheric River: Some features of the atmospheric river:
Context: For the first time in 600 years, a six-year-old project in Madagascar may result in thousands of Aldabra Giant Tortoises returning to the wild. About Aldabra Giant Tortoise: Key features: Conservation Status:
Context: Recently, the Rajya Sabha passed the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Bill, 2024 which seeks to amend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, of 1974. About Water (Prevention
Context: Recently, the Lok Sabha has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, aimed at curbing malpractices and organized cheating in government recruitment exams. Background of the Bill:
Context: Recently, the Indian Navy celebrated the commissioning of its latest survey vessel, INS Sandhayak, at the Naval Dockyard in Vizag. About INS Sandhayak: Also Read: Deep Tech Policy
Context: Recently, the Principal Scientific Advisor announced that the 'Deep Tech' Policy was sent to the Union Cabinet for approval. Background: About National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP): The policy
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs fixed a critical vulnerability of exposing personal details i.e., Personally Identifiable Information in its online portal. About Personally Identifiable Information (PII): Various types of PII: Threats: Measures