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NGT forms panel to discuss plea seeking ban on plastic packaging
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has set up an expert committee to examine whether there is a need for further norms to restrict plastic packaging of food products. The newly formed committee comprises representatives of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Bureau of Indian Standards, Central Pollution Control Board and Directorate General of… Continue reading NGT forms panel to discuss plea seeking ban on plastic packaging
Must Read News Articles – June 7th, 2019
GS-2 RBI cuts interest rate by 25 bps, revises GDP growth to 7% The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India reduced the repo rate at its second meeting this year by 25 basis points to 5.75% to address growth concerns. CCI imposes penalty on pharma companies, trade associations The Competition… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – June 7th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 6, 2019
Telangana’s women farmers get their due The women sangams (groups) of the Deccan Development Society, an agro-based NGO have been awarded the United Nation’s Equator Prize for 2019. They are one of the 20 recipients of the 2019 Equator Prize. They have been selected for standing as ‘an outstanding example of a local, nature-based solution… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 6, 2019
Telangana’s women farmers get their due
The women sangams (groups) of the Deccan Development Society, an agro-based NGO have been awarded the United Nation’s Equator Prize for 2019. They are one of the 20 recipients of the 2019 Equator Prize. They have been selected for standing as ‘an outstanding example of a local, nature-based solution to climate change and sustainable development.’… Continue reading Telangana’s women farmers get their due
Fee waived off for SC/ST candidates joining vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans
Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced that Fee for SC/ST candidates who has joined vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans(JSS) has been waived off. This decision was taken to further strengthen the skill ecosystem benefiting those in the underprivileged sections of society. Jan Shikshan Sansthans(JSSs) are established to provide vocational training to… Continue reading Fee waived off for SC/ST candidates joining vocational training under Jan Shikshan Sansthans
Parthenogenesis: How an anaconda gave birth without a male
Recently,the New England Aquarium in the US has announced that a virgin anaconda had given birth during the winter.But the aquarium does not have a male anaconda.This is only the second known case of parthenogenesis in green anacondas. The term parthenogenesis is an amalgam of the Greek word parthenos meaning virgin and genesis meaning origin.… Continue reading Parthenogenesis: How an anaconda gave birth without a male
Finance Commission hold meeting with representatives of Autonomous Development Councils (ADCs) of Meghalaya
The 15th Finance Commission has held a meeting with the representatives of the Autonomous District Councils(ADCs) of Meghalaya.There are 3 ADCs in Meghalaya namely the Khasi Hills ADC,Garo Hills ADC and Jaintia Hills ADC. Autonomous District Councils in the tribal dominated areas of North East are administrative bodies constituted in accordance to Sixth Schedule Article… Continue reading Finance Commission hold meeting with representatives of Autonomous Development Councils (ADCs) of Meghalaya
PM Modi to head Cabinet committees on growth, employment
The Government of India has reconstituted six Cabinet Committees and has formed two new Committees. The committees includes (a)Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (b)Cabinet Committee on Accommodation (c)Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (d)Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (e)Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs and (f)Cabinet Committee on Security The two new cabinet committees formed are (a)Cabinet… Continue reading PM Modi to head Cabinet committees on growth, employment
TN gets $287-m World Bank loan for healthcare reform
The central government,Tamil Nadu and the World Bank have signed a $287 million loan agreement for the state’s Health System Reform Programme. The program aims to (a)improve the quality of health care (b)reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases(NCDs) and (c)fill equity gaps in reproductive and child health services. The Tamil Nadu Health System Reform Program… Continue reading TN gets $287-m World Bank loan for healthcare reform
