Satellites Reveal Widespread Decline in Global Lake Water Storage

A study titled “Satellites reveal widespread decline in global lake water storage” revealed that more than half of large lakes and reservoirs across the world are drying up. Climate change and human activities are blamed for this crisis. The Extent ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve

Navegaon Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) recently recorded a slight rise in tiger population with a tigress giving birth to four cubs in the protected area. Tigress T-4 Welcomes Four Cubs The tigress responsible for this remarkable event has been identified ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Pocket Map of Kartavya Path

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently unveiled a pocket map of Kartavya Path during the International Museum Expo held at Pragati Maidan. The map showcases various State Houses and historic cultural institutions located near the iconic India Gate complex. Kartavya Path: ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Advance and EPCG Authorisation Scheme

The finance ministry has introduced an amnesty scheme aimed at offering relief to traders who have defaulted on their export obligations. This scheme provides an opportunity for traders to rectify past defaults and fulfill their export obligations by paying customs ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Shipbuilding Financial Assistance (SBFA)

India has taken a significant step towards promoting its maritime sector by revamping the ship building subsidy scheme. The scheme aims to provide subsidies for vessels used in offshore wind energy projects and undersea cable laying, with the objective of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Unpublished Price Sensitive Information

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) recently proposed significant changes to the definition of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) to ensure regulatory certainty and uniform compliance among listed companies. The proposal aims to enhance transparency and timely disclosure ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

NRL-T-Hub MoU to Promote iDEATION Program

Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL), a leading company based in Assam, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with T-Hub, India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem. This collaboration aims to foster business innovation and promote NRL’s flagship startup program, ‘iDEATION.’ The partnership ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Rasht-Astara Railway Link

In a significant development, Russia and Iran have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct a rail link that will bolster the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and facilitate the expansion of trade between India and Russia. This ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: International / World Current Affairs