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Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024

The Environment Ministry of India has recently introduced new rules that make it more difficult for manufacturers of disposable plastic products to label them as ‘biodegradable.’ The updated Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2024, now require that biodegradable plastics not ..

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Antarctic Circumpolar Current Responds to Global Climate: Study

A recent study published in the journal Nature has revealed that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC), an ocean current connecting the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific oceans, has been speeding up in recent decades due to a warming climate. The study, ..

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What is the T+0 Trading Settlement Cycle?

Recently, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) have introduced trading in the T+0 rolling settlement cycle in the equity segment on an optional basis. This new settlement cycle allows for same-day settlement of trades, in ..

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Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month

Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month is observed annually in March to raise awareness about a rare type of blood cancer that develops in the bones and other parts of the body. What is Multiple Myeloma? Multiple myeloma is a form of ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 29, 2024

1. Mushk Budiji, recently seen in the news, is an indigenous variety of which crop? [A] Rice[B] Wheat[C] Maize[D] Jowar Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Rice] Notes:A recent study unveils the secrets behind the unique aroma of Mushk Budiji, a ..

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Xiaomi Enters the Electric Vehicle Market with SU7

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi has launched its first electric vehicle, the SU7, in Beijing. The company, known for its affordable smartphones and home appliances, is now entering the fiercely competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector in China, which is world’s ..

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