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Heatwave in India, IMD Guidelines to remain healthy in Hot Weather

What Are Heatwaves and How Heatwaves In India Can Affect Your Health?

Heatwave in India Several regions have been warned about heat waves by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as many states experience scorching heat. Doctors have emphasized that extreme heat waves can be especially harmful to the elderly, children, and pregnant women. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams In response …

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Global Unicorn Index 2023: India Emerges as Third-Largest Hub with 68 Unicorns

India emerges as the third-largest unicorn hub with 68 startups valued at $1bn+ India has solidified its position as the third-largest hub for startup unicorns, with a total of 68 companies valued at over $1 billion, according to The Hurun Research Institute’s Global Unicorn Index 2023. Edtech giant BYJU’S leads the way in India with …

April 20, 2023 -_6.1

India’s RBI Open to Softening Stance on Deal with European Regulators

India’s RBI considers softening stance on market infrastructure deal India’s central bank is reportedly willing to ease its stance on signing an agreement with European regulators on market infrastructure, provided the latter drop their demand to scrutinize and penalize Indian intermediaries like the Clearing Corp of India (CCIL). The RBI and European banks held a …

April 20, 2023 -_7.1

Sebi introduces ASBA-like facility for secondary market trading in India

Sebi’s ASBA Facility: Empowering Indian Investors in the Secondary Market Sebi, India’s main securities market regulator, has always prioritized empowering investors and promoting fair practices in the country’s securities market. One of its latest initiatives that have gained significant attention is the Application Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA) facility for secondary market trading. ASBA is …

April 20, 2023 -_8.1

FIFA: Argentina to replace Indonesia as under-20 World Cup host

FIFA has selected Argentina to host the under-20 soccer World Cup after revoking the hosting rights from Indonesia. This decision was made after Indonesia’s football association cancelled the draw scheduled to take place in Bali due to the governor’s refusal to host Israel’s team. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other …

April 20, 2023 -_10.1

MGNREGA: Rajasthan tops in persondays generation for 4th year

For the fourth year in a row, Rajasthan topped the country in terms of persondays generation under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme. In 2022-23, Rajasthan generated 35.61 crore persondays at a total cost of Rs 10,175 crore under the scheme. Rajasthan is followed by Tamil Nadu (33.45 crore), Uttar Pradesh (31.18 crore), Andhra …

April 20, 2023 -_11.1

China launched Fengyun-3 satellite

China has achieved a significant milestone on April 16, 2023, by successfully launching the Fengyun-3 meteorological satellite. The satellite was launched using the Chang Zheng-4B carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Cosmodrome, located in Gansu Province. The Fengyun-3 satellite has been primarily designed to monitor and provide crucial information on severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall …

April 20, 2023 -_12.1

ISRO to launch Singapore’s TeLEOS-2 satellite on April 22

ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, is gearing up for its upcoming commercial mission, which is set to launch a Singaporean Earth Observation satellite called TeLEOS-2. The launch is scheduled for April 22 and will take place on board ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), marking the 55th mission for the rocket. Buy Prime Test …