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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 21, 2023

August 21, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 21, 2023 INDIA The lander module of Chandrayaan-3 is expected to touch down on the surface of the moon on August 23: ISRO. An unmanned testing aircraft of DRDO crashed ..

NBRI Namoh 108

August 21, 2023

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the unique “Namoh 108” lotus flower variety, developed by CSIR-NBRI, with 108 petals. This novel flower blends religious significance with scientific achievement, symbolizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. The lotus, flowering from March to ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 20, 2023

August 20, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 20, 2023 INDIA A large number of megalithic hat stones were found from a single site during a recent excavation at Kuttippuram, in Malappuram, Kerala. Union Minister Jitendra Singh unveiled ..

Bio-Trace Minerals Project

August 19, 2023

The Technology Development Board (TDB) and Chemlife Innovations Pvt. Ltd. have formed a strategic alliance to propel the project “Commercialization and Manufacturing of Bio-Trace Minerals used in Feed for Animals.” Aligned with India’s National Livestock Mission, the collaboration aims to ..

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Youth Perception of Key Challenges and Career Aspirations in India

August 19, 2023

A report by Lokniti-CSDS reveals that a substantial number of Indian youth between 15 and 34 years old view unemployment as the most significant issue in the country (36%). The study, conducted across 18 states with 9,316 respondents, highlights how ..

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Canalisation of Rivers

August 19, 2023

The state of Punjab has recently faced significant flooding due to intense rainfall and dam releases. The region’s rivers, including Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, along with rivulets and seasonal streams, contribute to its water network. Experts advocate for effective regulation ..

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Demon Particle

August 19, 2023

A groundbreaking discovery of a unique ‘demon particle’ with potential implications for superconductors has been made by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The particle, first predicted by physicist David Pines nearly 70 years ago, was identified within the ..

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RBI Sets Guidelines for Penal Charges on Loan Defaults

August 19, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued guidelines to lenders, directing them to categorize penalties for borrower defaults as ‘penal charges’ rather than ‘penal interest.’ The RBI’s guidelines emphasize that these charges must be “reasonable” and proportional to the ..

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Kalka-Shimla Railway

August 19, 2023

The revered Kalka-Shimla Railway (KSR), over 120 years old and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has suffered extensive damage due to heavy monsoon rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. A critical section between Jutogh and Summer Hill stations has been washed away, ..

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RBI Mandates Flexible Options for Personal Loan Borrowers

August 19, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed regulated entities, including banks and NBFCs, to provide personal loan borrowers the flexibility to switch from floating to fixed rate interest regimes at the time of interest rate resets. In a circular, ..

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