News:The government is fast tracking a plan to implement electronic Bill of Lading(eBL) to facilitate business continuity in the trade documentation process. Facts: A Bill of Lading is the key legal document in the global trade. It is issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods… Continue reading Bill of Lading
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Routes of Transmission from Covid-19 Patients
News:World Health Organization(WHO) recognises three stages of COVID-19 transmission — symptomatic, presymptomatic and asymptomatic. Facts: Symptomatic transmission: It refers to transmission from a person while they are experiencing symptoms. Presymptomatic transmission: It happens when a person spreads the disease before symptoms appear and eventually develops symptoms themselves. Asymptomatic transmission: It refers to transmission of the… Continue reading Routes of Transmission from Covid-19 Patients
Commodity Markets Outlook Report
News:World Bank has released its Commodity Markets Outlook report. Facts: The report is published every year in the month of April and October. Aim: To provide market analysis for major commodity groups such as energy, metals, agriculture, precious metals, oil, fertilizers among others. Additional Facts: World Bank: It is an International financial Institution that was… Continue reading Commodity Markets Outlook Report
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Ambubachi Mela
News:The Annual Ambubachi Mela in Assam will not be organised this year due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Ambubachi Mela is held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. The festival is celebrated to mark the annual menstruation of the presiding Goddess Kamakhya. Significance:The ritualistic fair celebrating the goddess period is one of the reasons why… Continue reading Ambubachi Mela
Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan
News:The Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan(KKA) is being implemented in 112 Aspirational districts of the country. Facts: Launched Year:2018 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Aim:To aid, assist and advise farmers to improve their farming techniques and increase their incomes. Implementation: It will be implemented in 25 Villages with more than 1000 population each in… Continue reading Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan
