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RBI’s proposed framework to administer project financing
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RBI’s proposed framework to administer project financing

Science & Tech 21/05/24 06:24 AM IST
by Mahesh

'To strengthen the existing regulatory framework for long gestation period financing for projects such as infrastructure, non-infrastructure and commercial real estate sectors, the Reserve Bank of Ind Read More...

Copernicus EMS rapid response service activated to trace the Iranian President
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Copernicus EMS rapid response service activated to trace the Iranian President

Science & Tech 21/05/24 06:17 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The European Union activated its emergency satellite mapping service at Iran’s request as adverse weather and darkness hampered search and rescue operations.' Upon Iranian request for assist Read More...

UK’s contaminated blood scandal
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UK’s contaminated blood scandal

Science & Tech 21/05/24 06:05 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The report of an independent inquiry into the United Kingdom’s contaminated blood scandal will be published recently, and Britain is expected to shell out more than 10 billion pounds ($12.70 bi Read More...

First Indian space tourist completes flight
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First Indian space tourist completes flight

Science & Tech 21/05/24 05:56 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India-born aviator and commercial pilot Gopi Thotakura was among the six space tourists who undertook a short recreational trip to space recently.' Thotakura, who is based in the United States, is Read More...

Scheme for Care and Support under  Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012
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Scheme for Care and Support under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012

Science & Tech 20/05/24 10:57 AM IST
by Mahesh

'On November 30, 2023, the Ministry of Women and Child Development notified the “Scheme for Care and Support to Victims under Section 4 & 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Read More...

Guidelines for gold loans by RBI
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Guidelines for gold loans by RBI

Science & Tech 20/05/24 10:49 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) earlier this month asked gold loan lenders to stick to regulatory norms while lending in a bid to tighten its grip over Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).' Th Read More...

US-Saudi civil nuclear deal
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US-Saudi civil nuclear deal

Science & Tech 20/05/24 10:33 AM IST
by Mahesh

'White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will visit Saudi Arabia this weekend for talks expected to touch on a civil nuclear cooperation agreement.' The deal, formally known as Joint Co Read More...

Illegal mining in Sariska
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Illegal mining in Sariska

Science & Tech 20/05/24 10:03 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Supreme Court has ordered the Rajasthan government to shutter 68 mines operating within a 1-kilometre periphery of the critical tiger habitat (CTH) of the Sariska reserve.' Both the Wildlife Read More...

Chabahar -  India’s gateway to Central Asia
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Chabahar - India’s gateway to Central Asia

Science & Tech 19/05/24 04:21 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Chabahar is Iran's only oceanic port. It is situated in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, on the Makran coast.' The two countries signed an initial agreement in 2016 for India to develop and operat Read More...

FSSAI Alerts Fruit Traders to Ensure Compliance with Prohibition of Calcium Carbide in Fruit Ripening
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FSSAI Alerts Fruit Traders to Ensure Compliance with Prohibition of Calcium Carbide in Fruit Ripening

Science & Tech 19/05/24 04:16 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has alerted traders’/fruits handlers/Food Business Operators (FBOs) operating ripening chambers to strictly ensure compliance with the p Read More...