White goods refer to large home appliances, including refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, and air conditioners. Traditionally, these appliances were primarily available in the color white, giving rise to the term “white goods.” Evolution of the Term:While modern white goods are available in various colors, the term “whiteContinue Reading
1. How do you define money? – Means to buy more stuff (commodity) – Freedom? – How do I define money? I define it in terms of freedom and choices 2. Getting Rich vs Building wealth? – Rich vs Wealth: difference – Money is more important about Psychology than yourContinue Reading
The Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the latest picture of Abu Dhabi’s first-ever Hindu temple. “Clouds heralding a historic structure,” the caption read. The inauguration ceremony of the temple is scheduled for February 14, 2024. Earlier, PM Narendra Modi received theContinue Reading
Launched in 2018, the PM-KISAN scheme is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at providing financial support to land-owning farmer families across the country, ensuring their financial stability. Financial Support and Allocation1) Assistance Provided: Eligible farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year, distributed in three equal instalments of ₹2,000 every four months.-2)Continue Reading
Introduction:– The Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) is a premier think tank established in 1943 by a group of Indian intellectuals.– Located at Sapru House, New Delhi, it is named after Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru, the eminent Indian jurist and the founding president of the Council. Purpose and Objectives:–Continue Reading
The government took to X to share a video of a Vande Bharat Express train running on the tracks as an airplane could be seen flying above it. Calling it a “breathtaking moment”, the government said that the video was recorded in Kochi. In the last week of December, PMContinue Reading
Inauguration of Nano DAP Plant:The Union Minister of Cooperation inaugurated IFFCO’s Nano DAP (Liquid) Plant in Kalol, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Nano-DAP Introduction:Nano-DAP (Di-ammonium Phosphate) developed by IFFCO using nanotechnology. Nutrient Composition:1) Contains 8% nitrogen and 16% phosphorus, compared to 18% nitrogen and 46% phosphorus in conventional DAP.2) A 500 ml bottleContinue Reading
Parental Consent for APAAR State governments in India are in the process of obtaining parental consent to issue a new kind of student identity card known as the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR). One Nation, One Student ID Initiative This initiative is a significant part of the ‘One Nation,Continue Reading
What is Cervavac? Cervavac is the first made-in-India vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer. Vaccine Type – Type of Vaccine: It is a quadrivalent human papillomavirus (qHPV) vaccine. Unique Features– Dosage and Durability:Unlike other HPV vaccines, Cervavac is administered in two doses. Research indicates that the antibodies developed post-vaccinationContinue Reading
Major Lithium Producers: – Australia leads global production with 52.9%, primarily due to its well-developed mining industry and substantial reserves.-Chile, accounting for 21.5%, is notable not just for its production but also for having the largest lithium reserves globally (55.5%). This prominence in the lithium market makes initiatives like KHANIJContinue Reading
