Rare Orchid Species, Draft Electricity Rules 2021, Green Energy Access, IMD, SBI, HDFC
16 August 2021
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Uttarakhand Forest Department to discover New & Rare Orchid Species
The Research wing of Uttarakhand Forest Department has discovered a new & rare species or Orchid, and as per an Indian Forest Services Officer. It is known as a Cephalanthera eracta var. Oblanceolata, it was discovered in Chamoli district. The species discovered previously was not reported in India. This discovery was made by the team of the Range Officer Harish Negi & Junior Research Fellow Manoj Singh while exploring Mandal area of the Chamoli district.
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IMD Predicts Heavy Rains in the next 4 to 5 days
On 16th August (Monday) The India Meteorological Department said, widespread to isolated heavy rains is likely to continue over the Northeast India & Sum- Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim during the next 4 to 5 days. Isolated heavy to very heavy rains is likely to occur over Assam & Meghalaya.
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HDFC to Raise Funds from Retail Investors for ‘Green & Sustainable Housing’
Mortgage lender Housing Development Finance Corporation is planning to raise the funds from the retail investors to support the financing of green & sustainable housing projects including loans to developers & homebuyers. The financing has offered through these ‘Green & Sustainable Deposits’ will aim to safeguard the environment from the climate change.
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Government to Circulate ’Draft Electricity Rules 2021’ for Green Energy access
On 16th August (Monday), The Ministry of Power has circulated a ‘Draft Electricity Rules, 2021’. They have placed the draft rules on Ministry of Power official website and sought the comments within 30 days. These rules are proposed for the purchase & consumption of the green energy including energy from the waste-to-energy plants.
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SBI announce Fees Waiver & Low Rates to commemorate 75th Independence Day
The State Bank of India has announced concessional interest rates, waiver of processing the charges on loans & higher deposit rates on a specific tenure to commemorate India’s 75th Independence day. SBI said that it will waive the processing fee for its car loan customers & has offered up to 90% on- road financing for their car loans.
On the news
16 August 2021
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SBI Introduces Platinum Deposit Scheme; Check Interest Rate & Other Details
State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public lender has introduced a new deposit…
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Bihar Government to Provide Subsidy for Roof-top Gardening
Bihar government has come up with a scheme that provides subsidy to encourage people doing…
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PM Kisan Yojana: Farmers Can Now Take Loans at Cheaper Interest rate; Know How
A Scheme named Kisan Credit Card Scheme is linked with Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana…
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Krishi Vigyan Kendra Recruitment 2021: Applications Invited from Graduates in Agriculture, Horticulture
If you are a graduate in agriculture, horticulture then we have a good opportunity for…
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TNAU to Offer Undergraduate, Postgraduate Agriculture and Horticulture Programs in Tamil
The state government announced that the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in Coimbatore will provide…
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UP Board is Offering Scholarship to Inter Pass Students; Read Details
The Board of Secondary Education Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh has released a notice inviting applications for…
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OLA Launches ‘Electric Scooter S1 & S1 Pro’ at a Starting Price of Rs 99,999
On 15th August (Sunday) Ola Electric has launched its S1 & S1 Pro scooters in…
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John Deere Acquires Bear Flag Robotics
The firm had already revealed a few changes to its tractors and other equipment, but…
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Telangana to Introduce up to Rs. 5 lakh Insurance for Handloom Workers
The Telangana Chief Minister announced the implementation of insurance scheme for the handloom workers in…
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ABS’s ExpoGenética to be Held from 14th August to 14th October
ABS has planned an extensive program for this year's edition of ExpoGenética, one of the…
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PM Kisan Yojana Update: Only 34 percent of Failed Transactions Refunded To Farmers
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, well known as PM Kisan, under which marginal farmers…
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Interesting Ways to Keep Your Life Greener
There is a lot to talk about going green. Fortunately, governments, businesses and individuals around…
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Domestic Edible Oil Prices Likely to Remain Firm in Coming Months
Major edible oils such as palm oil and soybean oil have resumed the upward trend…
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Researchers Identify New Enzyme that Infects Plants- Paving the Way for Potential Disease Prevention
Scientists have found an enzyme that plays a major role in the infection of plants…
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How to Grow Root Crops – Tips and Tricks
Root crops are buried treasures that can be difficult at first, but the harvest is…
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India’s First Cattle Genomic Chip “IndiGau” Launched
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth…
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Cotton Exports from Vietnam Accelerates in 2020-21, Thanks to Growing Demand from China
The cotton market in Vietnam has shown a noticeable improvement in 2020-21. The growth in…
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USDA Revises Lowers Production Estimates For US Wheat & Soybean; Corn Production Reduced Significantly
The USDA in the monthly report went for a drastic reduction in the corn yield…
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How to Decorate Your Garden Using Old Tires
Tires can form convenient “pots” for growing plants when other forms of gardening are difficult.…
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Centre Allows Poultry Sector to Import 1.5mt GM Soyameal
In a major initiative that will excite the poultry sector, the Union government has allowed…
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Onam Special Food: Mouth Watering Kerala Dishes You Cannot Miss
Food is one of the main elements of any festival and each festival in India…
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FlipKart Expands Grocery Services to Kerala and Tamil Nadu
FLIPKART, a local e-commerce marketplace, announced on Friday that it will expand its grocery service…
