Zoho, Juspay, Decentro Secure RBI Payment Aggregator Approval

The Reserve Bank of India has granted final authorization for three more companies – Juspay, Decentro, and Zoho – to operate as payment aggregators in India. This approval allows these companies to provide payment services to online merchants by accepting ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Protests Over Proposed Highway in Bannerghatta National Park

The government has proposed constructing a 6-lane elevated highway through Bangalore’s Bannerghatta National Park, sparking protests from environmentalists concerned about the impacts on wildlife and habitat. Bannerghatta National Park is an important biodiversity hotspot home to endangered Asian elephants, tigers, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

What is Deep Tech?

India is making a major push to establish itself as a global leader in deep tech – advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum computing that have the potential to drive economic growth. With a vast talent pool and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Accessibility Guidelines for the Hearing and Visually Impaired in Movie Halls

The government has drafted new accessibility guidelines to make watching movies in theaters more inclusive for people with hearing and visual impairments. The public comment period for the draft guidelines ends next week. Once notified, the rules will require movie ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

WWF Urges Romania to Protect Mahmudia Wetland

The Mahmudia wetland is part of the vital Danube Delta ecosystem in Romania. Eight years ago, it was restored into a thriving wetland habitat using EU funds, transforming the area and providing livelihoods and climate resilience for locals. However, recent ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 8, 2024

41. The term ‘Lupus’, recently seen in the news, is related to which one of the following? [A] Autoimmune disease[B] A geological formation[C] Satellite launched by ISRO[D] Invasive plant Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Autoimmune disease] Notes:Australian researchers recently developed ..

New Technique by RRI Enhances Imaging of Cold Atoms

Scientists at India’s Raman Research Institute (RRI) have developed a new image-correction algorithm that significantly improves images used to study ultracold atoms. The advanced imaging promises to unlock a deeper understanding of intriguing quantum mechanics properties of atoms at temperatures ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Iran Allows Visa-Free Travel for Indians

Iran has recently become yet another country to launch visa-waiver programme allowing Indian citizens visa-free entry for up to 15 days. The decision was taken earlier, and the new rules provide welcomed access for Indian tourists. Who Qualifies for Visa-Free ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Union Cabinet Approves Extension of Subsidised Sugar Scheme and Other Schemes

The Union Cabinet has recently given its approval to a series of key economic decisions, including the extension of several schemes such as the Subsidised Sugar Scheme. These initiatives are expected to significantly influence India’s economy and provide support to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 7, 2024

41. Thrips Parvispinus, recently seen in the news, belongs to which one of the following species? [A] Invasive pest species[B] Butterfly[C] Spider[D] Fish Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Invasive pest species] Notes:The Union Agriculture Minister revealed in Rajya Sabha that ..