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Start-up loan for Compostable Plastic

August 18, 2022

Start-up loan of Rs 1.15 crores was approved by Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to commercialise “compostable” plastic. This move also seeks to eliminate the usage of Single Use Plastics (SUP). To commercialise the compostable plastic, Technology Development Board and ..

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New Managing Director (MD) of NaBFID

August 18, 2022

Rajkiran Rai G has been appointed as managing director (MD) for five years. Appointment has been done by Centre and Board of National Bank for Financing Infrastructure & Development (NaBFID). His name was recommended by Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB). ..

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U.S Inflation Reduction Act 2022

August 18, 2022

Government of US recently passed the “Inflation Reduction Act, 2022”. With this, it joins hands with central bank to decrease inflation. Inflation has reached to the level that was last witnessed 40 years ago. Fighting inflation is the top priority ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 18, 2022

August 18, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 18, 2022 INDIA – India has 18 of the 20 cities in the world with the most severe increase in fine particle pollutants (PM2.5) from 2010 to 2019, says report ..

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Moscow Conference on International Security-2022

August 17, 2022

The Moscow Conference on International Security-2022 was held from August 15 to August 17, 2022. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the plenary session conference virtually on August 16. Highlights of Defence Minister’s address: In his address, Defence Minister stressed on ..

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India’s ‘Panch Pran’ target for next 25 years

August 17, 2022

On August 15, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for 9th consecutive time from the Red Fort. During the 88 minutes speech, PM set a “Panch Pran Targets” (Five Resolves) to turn India into a developed nation in ..

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William Ruto: Kenya’s Next President

August 17, 2022

William Samoei Arap Ruto, who has been the deputy president of Kenya since 2013, won the Presidential election against Raila Odinga. He won by 50.49% of the votes, on the other hand Odinga received 48.85% of votes. He will take ..

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SBI first dedicated branch to support start-ups

August 17, 2022

On August 16, 2022, State Bank of India (SBI) launched the first “state-of-the-art” dedicated branch for start-ups to extend support and facilitate them. This branch is located in Koramangala, Bengaluru. It was launched by chairman of SBI Dinesh Khara. The ..

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3D-printed cornea from Human Donor Corneal Tissue

August 17, 2022

In a first event, researchers successfully developed the 3D-printed artificial cornea from human donor corneal tissue. Artificial cornea was transplanted into a rabbit eye. Important facts: This project was undertaken by researchers from L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), Hyderabad ..

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Anti-personnel mine ‘Nipun’ and F-INSAS

August 17, 2022

On August 16, 2022 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched “Nipin” and “F-INSAS” weapons and futuristic weapon systems for Indian Army. These weapons were launched under Indian Army modernisation plan. About F-INSAS System: F-INSAS is “Future-Infantry Soldier as A System” weapon. ..

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