Recently, the death anniversary of Begum Sultan Jahan was observed. She was a Philanthropist, Prolific writer, Feminist, Symbol of Women Empowerment, First female Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University. Important points Birth: In 1858 (Bhopal). She was the last Begum of Bhopal. Ruled from 1909 to 1926 after which she was succeeded by her …

Recently, a census carried out by the Odisha State Forest Department revealed that Odisha’s blackbuck population has doubled in the last six years. Important points The Blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra), or the Indian Antelope, is a species of antelope native to India and Nepal. It is widespread in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and other areas …

Recently, the Karnataka government has decided to challenge before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) its decision to appoint a joint committee. The joint committee is supposed to look into allegations of unauthorised construction activity taking place in Mekedatu where Karnataka had proposed to construct a dam across the Cauvery. Mekedatu, meaning goat’s leap, is a deep gorge situated at the …

Recently, the Ministry of Ayush launched its Ayush Clinical Case Repository (ACCR) portal and the third version of Ayush Sanjivani App in a virtual event. Important points It is conceptualized and developed by the Ministry of Ayush as a platform to support both Ayush practitioners and the public. It welcomes Ayush practitioners from all over the world to enrol and share information about …

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Annual Report for 2020-21. Important points Gain from foreign exchange transactions rose from Rs 29,993 crore to Rs 50,629 crore in 2020-21. Foreign Exchange is the trading of one currency for another. RBI has been able to transfer a higher amount to the government as surplus this …

Recently, world leaders convened at the Climate Breakthroughs Summit to demonstrate progress in critical sectors of the global economy, including steel, shipping, green hydrogen and nature. Important point This is a collaboration between the World Economic Forum, Mission Possible Partnership, the United Nations Climate Champions, and the United Kingdom (COP 26 Presidency). It aims to demonstrate the need for systemic change …

Recently, Bangladesh cleared a USD 200 million currency swap facility for Sri Lanka, to help boost its economy. Important points The word swap means exchange. A currency swap between the two countries is an agreement or contract to exchange currencies with predetermined terms and conditions. In the present context, a currency swap is effectively a loan that Bangladesh will give to Sri Lanka …