BIHAR’S DEMAND FOR SPECIAL CATEGORY STATUS
Why in the News? Source : UGI Special Category Status (SCS) Definition: geographical or socio-economic disadvantages. Historical SCS Beneficiaries: Benefits Attached to SCS: Reasons for Bihar’s Demand:
AYUSHMAN BHARAT CENTRES RENAMED AS AYUSHMAN AROGYA MANDIR
Why in the News? Healthcare Objectives: Implementation Instructions: Rationale for Renaming: Multilingual Branding: Financial Allocation:
SPLASH OF TRADITION: BENGALURU KAMBALA
Why in the News? The first-ever Bengaluru Kambala, a traditional slush track buffalo race, commenced at the Palace Grounds.This unique sport, originating from coastal Karnataka, gained national attention through the 2022 blockbuster movie “Kantara.” source: India Times Promotion and Conservation: Six Thrilling Categories: Innovations and Longest Track: Agrarian Roots and Traditional Significance: The Bengaluru Kambala emerges as…
SPLASH OF TRADITION: BENGALURU KAMBALA
Why in the News? Promotion and Conservation: Six Thrilling Categories: Innovations and Longest Track: Agrarian Roots and Traditional Significance: The Bengaluru Kambala emerges as a vibrant cultural spectacle, blending tradition, sport, and community collaboration.
FALLING RECOVERY RATES & DELAY IN RESOLUTION DENT IBC’S SUCCESS’
Why in the News? Extended Resolution Time: CRISIL’s Insights: Impact on IBC’s Success: Deterrence Effect: Mixed Recovery Outcomes: Delays in the identification and acknowledgment of defaults contribute to reduced recovery rates.
NASA’S LASER COMMUNICATION BREAKTHROUGH
Why in the News? Deep Space Communication Challenge NASA’s DSOC Experiment First-of-its-Kind Technology Transformation in Space Travel Significance for Mars Mission
SEBI’S PROPOSED CHANGES TO INSIDER TRADING PROVISIONS
Why in the News? Proposed Relaxations: Feedback and Deadline: SEBI invites comments on these proposals until December 15. The recommendations aim to simplify the trading plan framework, making it more accessible for company insiders navigating regulatory complexities.
ISRO’S PSLV MILESTONE: 60TH FLIGHT ON HORIZON
Why in the News? PSLV: A Reliable Workhorse Launch Target: End of December XPoSAT Mission: Exploring X-ray Sources Strap-On Boosters for the 60th Flight PSLV’s Evolution: 30 Years of Progress Despite initial challenges, the PSLV emerged as a testament to ISRO’s resilience and determination. Its consistent achievements underscore India’s prowess in space exploration, with the…
GOM SET TO TIGHTEN ONLINE GAMING RULES
Why in the News? Tighter Rules Initiated Contention with Self-regulation Consensus for Crackdown on Offshore Platforms Specific Concerns Fallout of Mahadev Betting App GST Impact Back Seat for IT Ministry Rules GoM expected to formally meet in the first two weeks of December.
STUDYING ANTARCTIC SEA ICE: A POLAR RESEARCH ODYSSEY
Unique Workspace in Antarctica Part of Antarctic Scientific Survey Measuring Sea Ice Thickness Challenges in Antarctic Sea Ice Measurements Worst Recorded Sea Ice Conditions Importance of Sea Ice Climate Change Impact in the Poles Life in the Poles Antarctic life involves adapting to darkness, silence, and isolation, providing a distinctive office view for research.