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Polar Science and Cryosphere Research Scheme

March 26, 2022

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), an autonomous institute that falls under the ambit of the Ministry of Earth Sciences has successfully implemented the Polar Science and Cryosphere Research (PACER) scheme which comprises of Indian Arctic program, ..

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Lending Target of NaBFID

March 26, 2022

A target of Rs 1 trillion has been set by the government for the National Bank for Financial Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) to sanction loans to the country’s infrastructure sector in the upcoming financial year. Overview: This new Development Finance ..

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Dare2eraD TB Research

March 26, 2022

A Data-Driven Research named “Dare2eraD TB” has been launched by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology to eradicate TB. This initiative was launched on 24th March on the occasion of World TB Day. About the initiative The ..

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Reserve Bank Innovation Hub

March 26, 2022

The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) has been inaugurated by Shaktikanta Das, governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in Bengaluru. Overview: RBIH has been set up as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RBI with Rs 100 crore as ..

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Wildlife Conservation Bond

March 26, 2022

The world’s first wildlife bond has been issued by the World Bank, raising USD 150 million that will partly be used for the conservation of South Africa’s black rhinos. Overview: The Wildlife Conservation Bond is the world’s first-of-its-kind financial instrument ..

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Sanjhi Art

March 26, 2022

Sanjhi art is a craft form that is unique and features intricate picture motifs, and exquisite designs which are cut into paper. This art form originated in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh and in Vrindavan this art form reached its peak. History ..

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Study: Fish in Great Barrier Reef Fading

March 26, 2022

Due to climate change, the oceans are heating up and corals are continuing to bleach which is causing Australia’s Great Barrier Reef’s fish communities to fade and lose their colour, according to a new study. Overview: This study has been ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: March 26, 2022

March 26, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for March 26, 2022 INDIA – UP: Yogi Adityanath takes oath as CM for 2nd term; Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak are deputy CMs – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : March 26, 2022

March 26, 2022

41. Which country recently test-fired the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named Hwasong-17? [A] China[B] North Korea[C] UAE[D] Israel Show Answer Correct Answer: B [North Korea] Notes:North Korea has confirmed that it has test-fired its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) since ..

Srinagar Tulip Festival

March 25, 2022

Asia’s largest Tulip Garden is located in Srinagar. This garden houses more than a million tulips. This garden has been a major global tourist attraction in Kashmir. On 23rd March, it has been reopened to the public after being shut ..

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