The Centre on July 1 slapped a windfall tax on domestic crude oil producers, imposed Read More …
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Govt imposes windfall tax on crude oil production
Kai chutney is targeting GI tag
In Odisha, scientists are fine-tuning their research to make a presentation for the Geographical Indications Read More …
Mahuli group of temples
National Monument Authority (NMA) to submit a report on comprehensive development of Mahuli group of Read More …
MADS27, Monocot and Dicot
Researchers led by those from the National Centre of Biological Sciences of Tata Institute of Read More …
UN Ocean Conference 2022
Convened under the auspices of the United Nations and co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya Read More …
DRDO conducts maiden flight of Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on July 1 successfully carried out the maiden Read More …
Project Bandhan to control pink bollworm
Jodhpur based South Asia Biotechnology Centre (SABC) is implementing a largescale “Project Bandhan” to control Read More …
Microbial encapsulation technology (Bio-capsule)
A Russian firm, Lysterra LLC has evinced interest in the encapsulation technology (biocapsule), developed and Read More …
The Hong Kong handover turns 25: Brief history
President Xi Jinping hailed China’s rule over Hong Kong on July 1 as he led Read More …
Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) to replace Banks Board Bureau (BBB)
The Government of India has transformed the Banks Board Bureau (BBB) into Financial Services Institutions Read More …
India’s largest floating solar power project commissioned
India’s largest floating Solar Power Project is now fully operational. NTPC declared Commercial Operation of Read More …
Regulatory framework for Angel Funds to facilitate investments in start-ups
The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) had notified the IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022 Read More …
Workshop for evaluation of Krishi UDAN 2.0
Ministry of Civil Aviation in collaboration with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry(FICCI) Read More …
Boramy-world’s largest freshwater fish
A 300 kg giant stingray, found from Cambodian waters, has set a new world record Read More …
What is Extended Fund Facility (EFF)?
Sri Lanka is negotiating with the IMF (International Monetary Fund) to bail its economy out Read More …
PM participates in ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in the ‘Udyami Bharat’ programme on June 30. Read More …
PSLV-C53/DS-EO Mission and POEM
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) successfully launched PSLV-C53/DS-EO Mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Read More …
Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022 on Read More …
What is a near-rectilinear halo orbit (NRHO)?
NASA recently launched CAPSTONE, a microwave oven-sized CubeSat weighing just 55 pounds (25 kg) from Read More …
What is Refuse derived fuel (RDF)?
Refuse derived fuel (RDF) is produced from domestic and business waste, which includes biodegradable material Read More …
India Forum for Nature-Based Solutions launched at 11th World Urban Forum
The National Institute of Urban Affairs’ (NIUA) Climate Centre for Cities (NIUA C-Cube), World Resources Read More …
Cabinet approves Categorization of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) as an ‘International Organization’
The Union Cabinet has approved the categorization of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) Read More …
Cabinet approves Deregulation of Sale of Domestically Produced Crude Oil
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved ‘Deregulation of Sale of Domestically Produced Crude Read More …
What is a transfer payment?
A transfer payment is a one-way payment to a person or organization which has given Read More …
CAQM issued directions for NCR states to adopt a standard list of “permitted fuels”
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued directions for Delhi and all National Read More …