The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed standalone primary dealers (SPDs) to borrow in foreign currency from their parent companies and entities it has authorised.
Category: PRELIMS TERMINOLOGY
Goldene: Scientists developed a sheet of gold that’s just one atom thick
For the first time, scientists have created a free-standing sheet of gold named Goldene that is only one atom thick. This makes gold the first metal to be formulated into (freestanding) 2D sheets. It has opened up a host of Read More …
Eta Aquariid meteor shower
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower was active in April-May 2024. Comprising burning space debris moving at speeds of around 66 km per second into Earth’s atmosphere, these showers are seen in May every year, and are best visible to countries Read More …
NASA Captures Luna impact Crater in Gujarat’s Banni grassland
NASA Earth Observatory’s orbiting Landsat 8 satellite has recorded a picture of a crater named Luna in Gujarat’s Kutch region Banni Plains grassland).
Hydrogen–fuel cell trains
According to the Business Line’s report, Indian Railways has begun work towards developing “cost-efficient” hydrogen–fuel cell trains, with indigenous technology. Key points
Mangiferin and Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
A recent study published in the journal “American Chemical Society Pharmacology and Translational Science” found that mangoes are useful in protecting the gut health and protect people from several gastro disorders. Mangiferin Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Letters Rogatory
Delhi Police is likely to approach the Union home ministry and subsequently the court on sending a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Russia seeking details of the email ID from where the message about bomb threats were sent to several schools Read More …
Shaksgam valley
India has lodged a strong complaint with China over construction work in the Shaksgam valley, which it described as an “illegal” effort to change the situation on the ground. Key points
Eggshell skull legal principle
The Supreme Court on April 23 restored the compensation of Rs 5 lakhs awarded by the district consumer forum in a medical negligence case. The apex court underlined that the state and central consumer courts incorrectly applied the ‘eggshell skull’ Read More …
Hangor class submarine
The first Hangor class submarine was launched Pakistan on April 26 at a Wuhan shipyard. This was the first of eight submarines of this class that the Pakistan Navy is set to induct into its fleet by 2028. Key points Read More …
Blood minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has threatened tech giant Apple to desist from using what it calls “blood minerals” drawn from the impoverished Central African country or face legal action. (Source: Down To Earth)
Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (QDMTT)
According to a recent report, 18 of the EU’s 27 nations have put in place domestic laws for the global minimum tax as per a EU directive.
Rampage missiles
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has significantly bolstered its air combat capabilities with the induction of the Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles.
Bambi Bucket
Recently, Indian Air Force’s MI 17 V5 helicopter was deployed to extinguish the raging forest fires in Nainital district, Uttarakhand.
Veddas of Sri Lanka
Scientists have found a distinct genetic link between the Veddas of Sri Lanka and India, opening a new chapter in genetic studies. Source: BL