Daily Current Affairs  – 27 August 2022

In Context India is to  develop two hydropower projects in Nepal, namely the West Seti Hydropower Project and the Seti River Hydropower Project. About the Project The MoU was signed between Investment Board Nepal and National Hydro Power Corporation Ltd(India) to develop the 1200 MW project. Benefits: The projects will  produce power all year round. […]

In News Recently, the scientists at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) decoded the mystery disease which hit the paddy crop causing “dwarfing” of the plants. Southern Rice Black-Streaked Dwarf Virus (SRBSDV) Origin: Named after Southern China where it was first reported in 2001, was found to be the factor causing the disease. The incidence of stunting […]

In News Recently, the ministry of chemicals and fertilizer has issued directions to all companies to use the new brand name, Bharat, and logo of the subsidy scheme on the bags.  About  The concept of One Nation-One Fertilizer (ONOF) will be implemented from October 2,2022.  As part of the initiative, crop nutrients — urea, di-ammonium […]

In News According to a recent report, to meet its goals of net zero emissions target by 2070, India will require an economy-wide investment of $10.1 trillion.  More about the report The report is recently released in New Delhi and it is named as ‘Getting India to Net Zero’. The report was released by:  Former […]

Context During the meeting, Argentina expressed interest in the Made in India TEJAS fighter aircraft for the Argentine Air Force.  Earlier, Malaysia also has expressed its interest in procuring the aircraft.  TEJAS Fighter Aircraft About: Tejas – meaning ‘radiant’. Manufactured by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). HAL developed its first supersonic fighter – HAL HF-24 […]

In News The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways visited the Shahid Behestti port at Chabahar in Iran to review the progress of development. About the Chabahar Port Meaning: Chabahar is made of Persian words Chahar meaning four; and bahar meaning spring.  Chabahar city is also home to Iran’s only deep-seaport with direct access […]

In News Recently, the government notified Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 to ensure environmentally sound management of waste batteries. More about the rules About: The new rules replace the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001.  The new rules cover all types of batteries –  Electric Vehicle batteries,  Portable batteries,  Automotive batteries and  Industrial batteries. Extended […]

In News Recently, India and Bangladesh have finalised the text of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on interim water sharing of Kushiyara river. Key Highlights About:  The text was finalised during the 38th meeting of the ministerial-level Joint Rivers Commission (JRC) of India and Bangladesh, held in Delhi. The ministry welcomed finalisation of the design and […]

In News Recently, it has been a year after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul.  Background Civil war The first time the Taliban took Kabul was in 1996. Afghanistan was in ruins and much of its infrastructure was destroyed by a raging civil war. Foreign powers Over the last two decades, foreign powers including […]