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Ukraine Crisis: Europe’s Biggest Nuclear Power Plant Zaporizhzhia Seized By Russia

Sonia SolankiMarch 5, 20220

Russian troops have taken over Europe's biggest Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine on Friday night. The whole globe was earlier under the fear of the catastrophic result of the blast. But as per reports from UN and Ukrainian officials, no radiations released post the blast on the nuclear plant. Zaporizhzhia NPP Details The nuclear plant Zaporizhzhia is the largest in Europe and is located in the southeastern city of Enerhodar at the banks of Dnieper. The Nuclear plant was named after the city of Zaporizhzhia. This nuclear power plant is one of the main suppliers of electricity across Ukraine. It has the capacity to generate 40-42 billion KWh of electricity. This is almost 20% of the annual electricity production in the country.   It was built in 1984-1987 and o...

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Delhi government To Hold Business Blasters Investment Summit and Expo Today

Pooja YadavMarch 5, 20220

Delhi government is going to hold Business Blasters Investment Summit and Expo on March 5 with the aim of providing an even bigger platform to young entrepreneurs. It will be held at the Thyagaraj Stadium. “Business Blasters project is a practical component of the EMC curriculum for Classes 11 and 12, where students are given seed money (Rs. 2000 each) to build on an idea that generates profit, or solves a social problem,” said the statement on the official website. Over 100 business ideas by student entrepreneurs will be selected and showcased. This will provide a chance to varied investors to directly invest in a project of their choice. A total of 51,000 ideas were submitted for this event. "Out of these 1,000 ideas, over 100 student-led top business ideas have been selected. W...

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“IPCC Report 2022 Causes Worry For Environment-Mark The Higlights….”

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Even if greenhouse emissions are decreased, several disasters caused by temperature change are likely to happen within the next twenty years, in line with a report compiled by the Intergovernmental Panel on global climate change (IPCC). Overview: India is severely impacted if emissions aren't reduced, consistent with the second installment of the IPCC report. India will face effects because of food and water scarcity, heat reaching human survival limits, significant economic devastation, and rising sea levels if the emissions don't seem to be stopped. The IPCC report also notified that over 3.5 billion people, or 45 percent of the worldwide population, board climate-vulnerable areas. The report also stated that the power to adapt by humans and natural ecosystems was being te...

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World’s Biggest Crater: 100,000-Year-Old Yilan Crater In China Spans Nearly 2 Kilometers; Know Facts

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Prior to 2020, only one impact crater, Xiuyan Crater, was discovered in Liaoning province, despite China’s large expanse. Then, in 2021, the Yilan crater was discovered in the heavily forested Lesser Xing’an mountain range. The local residents knew it as Quanshan or circular mountain ridge. Yilan crater is slightly larger than Xiuyan. It spans about 1.85 kilometres. Thus, it's the biggest crater on Earth which is under 100,000 years old. Geological dating sediments suggests that this crater was formed between 46,000 and 53,000 years ago. Meteor or Barringer Crater Meteor or Barringer crater in Arizona is additionally around 50,000 years old. However, its diameter is only 1.2 kilometres. To investigate the impact structure, the archaeological team drilled down 438 meters in...

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Centre Appoints Madhabi Puri Buch As First Woman Chairperson Of SEBI

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

The Centre has appointed Madhabi Puri Buch as the first woman chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on February 28. She was previously the head of ICICI Securities. In between 2017 to 2021, she also served in SEBI as an entire Time Member. Now, she is going to replace Ajay Tyagi as the chairperson of SEBI. Ajay Tyagi is a 1984 batch IAS officer from the Himachal Pradesh cadre. He was appointed as SEBI Chairperson for 3 years, on March 1, 2017. He was given a six-month extension. Later, his tenure was extended by 18 months in august 2020.   The finance ministry had invited applications from eligible candidates for the post of SEBI Chairperson in October 2021. The deadline to submit the shape was December 6, 2021. As per the procedure for a...

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Delhi Police Launches Digital Feedback Platform, Online Roster For Personnel

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Delhi Police has launched three digital initiatives -- Anubhuti, e-Chittha and refurbished website -- with the aim to feature a replacement dimension in modernising and digitising the personnel. To strengthen the service delivery system of the Delhi police and to guard the people, it absolutely was required to utilise technology. The QR-based feedback management system, Anubhuti, will establish two-way communication between the police and also the public. The overview of the received feedback and suggestions will help in improving the functioning of the Delhi Police department. The citizens who are visiting the police office can scan the police station’s QR code and put in their feedback responses. The response received will then be analysed and corrective steps will be taken...

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Indo-Belgian Relation: Both Nations Celebrate 75 Years Of Diplomatic Connection

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Belgium was among the first European countries to line up a bilateral relationship with India. Both the countries are celebrating their 75 years of diplomatic relations. A special logo was displayed to commemorate the event which was released by the Belgian ambassador in India Francois Delhaye.   The logo has a peacock, India’s national bird. The National flags of both nations have also been symbolised on either side of the peacock.   The decision to determine diplomatic relations between India and Belgian was taken in January 1947, after the then senior leader V K Krishna Menon went to Brussels to speak with Belgian authorities. The Belgian government decided to determine diplomatic relations with India and open its embassy in Delhi in March 1947, five mon...

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New Development Bank To Set Up India Office In Gujarat Tech City

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

  The New Development Bank (NDB) will now open its office in the Gujarat International Finance Tech (GIFT) city in May 2022.  The India office will help in identifying suitable projects and check out to form a pipeline of potential financing for the bank. NDB is additionally expected to partner with the newly launched National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NBFID), during a bid to support crucial infrastructure projects across India. The New Development Bank was founded by BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) in 2014. It aimed at mobilizing and utilising resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and emerging markets. The bank became operational in 2015. It is headquartered in Shanghai, China ...

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Ministry Of Chemicals And Fertilizers Will Organise Janaushadhi Diwas: Know Some Key Points

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

From 1st to 7th March 2022 the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will organise Janaushadhi diwas.. Overview: The 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas is celebrated on March 7th, By the end of March 2025, the Indian Government has preoccupied the target to extend the amount of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to 10,500. The theme of in the week 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas’s theme is “Jan Aushadhi-Jan Upyogi”. The objective of the Janaushadhi Diwas Week The objective of on is to lift awareness about the advantages of Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana and therefore the usages of generic medicines. About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana In 2008, the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers with ...

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National Science Day 2022: Centre Sets Up World Monsoons Project Office For Better Research

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

On the occasion of National Science Day 2022, the Centre has launched the International Monsoons Project Office (IMPO). It was launched by the Union minister Jitendra Singh. Initially, this office is going to be based at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) in Pune for five years.   The IMPO was founded to focus on the importance of monsoons for the economy of the state. Under the leadership of the planet Climate Research Programme (CRP) and also the World Weather Research Programme (WWRP), IMPO would identify and foster connections and activities which can be associated with international monsoon research. The UN World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) coordinates the globe Weather Research Programme and World Climate Research Programmes. Setting up the IM...

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Odisha Rural Polls: BJD Wins 90% Seats; BJP Fades Away Completely

Sonia SolankiMarch 4, 20220

The massive victory of BJD (Biju Janta Dal) is seen as the party's association with people on the personal level and the social welfare policies of the state under CM Naveen Patnaik. Odisha's rural poll results show that BJP is not invincible at all if other parties work on the ground and connect to the masses. Whereas, BJP's loss is attributed to its failure because of the absence of star leaders like PM Modi, Amit Shah, J.P Nadda and others from the polls. BJD Victory: CM Naveen Patnaik Vision The BJD won 766 seats out of 853 seats which means a success rate of 90%.  While in 2017 polls BJD won only 290 seats. Talking bout BJP numbers, BJP won only 42 seats this time. Whereas in 2017 BJP won 297 seats. The other close contender of the BJP in this election is Congress which wo...

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PFRDA Likely To Launch Guaranteed Return Scheme: Here Are Some Key Points

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is about to launch a guaranteed return scheme called Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS). This scheme is launched to supply people from the salaried class with an option for their investments. PFRDA has appointed EY Actuarial Services LLP as a consultant to assist in designing the proposed MARS under National Pension Scheme (NPS).   It will be the primary scheme of pension regulators, to supply a guaranteed return to investors. However, only the ground is ready in the proposed scheme. The consultant is likely to figure out the framework within. Returns Offered By Scheme Actual returns offered by the scheme will rely on the market conditions. Any shortfall is made good by the sponsor, while the excess is goin...

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