CAC adopts Codex norms for three spices: Context: The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) adopted three Codex standards for black, white and green pepper, cumin and thyme paving the way for a universal agreement on identifying quality spices in various countries. Introduction: The CAC cleared these standards at its session held in Geneva. The number of… Continue reading CAC adopts Codex norms for three spices:
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‘Bitcoins must be regulated’:
‘Bitcoins must be regulated’: The digital currency can be a boon for the country. Context: Bitcoins can provide a superior route to encourage digital transactions, a report by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, adding it is essential to expand the regulatory framework for bitcoins to reinforce safety and security aspects. Introduction: Bitcoins can… Continue reading ‘Bitcoins must be regulated’:
Why India needs to be a data democracy:
Why India needs to be a data democracy: Context To avoid data colonization and allow for genuine empowerment, people must control the data they generate. Introduction: Between 2000 and 2010, data was used largely for monetization. Many companies started realizing the economic value of data. Google started monetizing it, tailoring ads based on search queries.… Continue reading Why India needs to be a data democracy:
RCEP: Boost for India on easier visa norms
RCEP: Boost for India on easier visa norms Negotiations on easier visa norms Context India’s push for easier norms on movement of professionals across borders for short-term work in 16 Asia-Pacific nations, including itself, under a proposed mega Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is learnt to have found favour with some ASEAN-bloc members. Negotiations The proposed… Continue reading RCEP: Boost for India on easier visa norms
‘India-Israel ties can affect Al Aqsa conflict’:
‘India-Israel ties can affect Al Aqsa conflict’: India-Israel friendship can affect AL- Aqsa conflict Context India’s friendly ties with Israel could ‘interfere’ with the ongoing Israeli-Palestinians conflict over the Al Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. Issue The Palestine’s envoy to India said Israel had been trying to disturb the sanctity of the Al Aqsa mosque. The… Continue reading ‘India-Israel ties can affect Al Aqsa conflict’:
Scientists set sail to unlock secrets of lost continent:
Scientists set sail to unlock secrets of lost continent: Context: Investigation of samples taken by drilling into rock will help discover the history of Zealandia. Key points about Zealandia: Zealandia, which is mostly submerged beneath the South Pacific, was once part of the Gondwana super-continent but broke away some 75 million years ago. Covering five… Continue reading Scientists set sail to unlock secrets of lost continent:
Centre seeks inputs on trade, industrial policies, services:
Centre seeks inputs on trade, industrial policies, services: Academia has to do research in emerging areas: Sitharaman Context: Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday sought inputs from the academia on three topics –Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) review, the proposed revamp of manufacturing and industrial policies and India’s proposal at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on… Continue reading Centre seeks inputs on trade, industrial policies, services:
‘Scheme for banks not applied as envisaged’:
‘Scheme for banks not applied as envisaged’: Recapitalisation norms not met: CAG Context: The Centre’s Indradhanush’ scheme to recapitalize public sector banks (PSBs) based on their performance was not implemented in a manner envisaged, according to a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Introduction: The national auditor doubts that the public… Continue reading ‘Scheme for banks not applied as envisaged’:
The state’s domain:
The state’s domain: ) Context: Private healthcare in India usually offers quality service but is often expensive and largely unregulated Introduction: The Niti Aayog and the Union Health Ministry have put forward a proposal to allow private entities to use the premises of the district hospitals to provide treatment for cardiac and pulmonary diseases and… Continue reading The state’s domain:
CAG spots weaknesses in missile defence system:
CAG spots weaknesses in missile defence system: Context The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) tabled a report in Parliament stating that the strategic missile system, a medium range supersonic surface to air missile system to counter aerial threats were “deficient in quality”. The Report Over 70% of the under vehicle scanners (UVS) installed at Indian… Continue reading CAG spots weaknesses in missile defence system:
