What is the News? The Colombo Security Conclave Virtual Conference on Sharing of experiences in the investigation of terrorism cases was organised by the National Investigation Agency(NIA) of India. What is the Colombo Security Conclave(CSC)? Formed in: 2011 as a trilateral maritime security grouping of India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Aim: To provide a… Continue reading Colombo Security Conclave Virtual Conference on Investigation of Terrorism Cases
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India’s Non-basmati rice exports grow by 109% since 2013-14 to USD 6115 million
What is the News? As per Government data, India’s non-basmati rice exports witnessed a significant growth of 109% from USD 2925 million in FY 2013-14 to USD 6115 million in FY 2021-22. What has been the trend in the exports of Non-Basmati Rice? Any rice other than Basmati Rice is named as Non- Basmati rice.… Continue reading India’s Non-basmati rice exports grow by 109% since 2013-14 to USD 6115 million
Explained | ‘Poison pill’ and other corporate defence mechanisms to prevent hostile takeovers
What is the News? Twitter is trying to thwart billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover attempt with a “Poison Pill”. This would make it much more expensive and complicated for the Tesla CEO to take control of Twitter. Acquirer What is Poison Pill? Poison Pill is a corporate defense strategy utilized by a target company to prevent… Continue reading Explained | ‘Poison pill’ and other corporate defence mechanisms to prevent hostile takeovers
National Highways Precast Concrete Policy
What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways(MORT&H) has released the National Highways Precast Concrete Policy. What is Precast Concrete? Precast concrete is reinforced concrete that is cast away from the building site and assembled on site. Advantages of Precast Concrete: 1) All-weather and fast construction, 2) Reliable quality & enhanced performance… Continue reading National Highways Precast Concrete Policy
Defence Secretary inaugurates two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise of Indian Coast Guard off Mormugao harbour, Goa
What is the News? Defence Secretary has inaugurated the 8th edition of the two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise, ‘NATPOLREX-VIII’. What is Exercise NATPOLREX? Conducted by: Indian Coast Guard(ICG). Purpose: It is a marine spill preparedness exercise. Objective: To enhance the preparedness and response capability of all the stakeholders in combating marine spills. – To… Continue reading Defence Secretary inaugurates two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise of Indian Coast Guard off Mormugao harbour, Goa
Govt eases certain norms under EPCG scheme to promote ease of doing biz
What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has relaxed various procedures under the Export Promotion Capital Goods(EPCG) scheme in order to reduce compliance requirements and facilitate ease of doing business. What is the Export Promotion Capital Goods(EPCG) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Objective: To facilitate the import of capital… Continue reading Govt eases certain norms under EPCG scheme to promote ease of doing biz
A new pandemic has struck the world: Food inflation
What is the News? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Food prices have increased by almost 75% since mid-2020. What has been the trend of Food Prices worldwide? Food prices are increasing at an unprecedented rate worldwide. For instance, the FAO World food price Index averaged 159.3 points in March 2022 breaking an… Continue reading A new pandemic has struck the world: Food inflation
Experts question ‘star rating’ of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food
What is the News? According to experts, the Health Star Rating system that the Food Safety Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) plans to adopt in order to help consumers reduce their intake of unhealthy foods is “not evidence-based” and has failed to alter buyer behaviour. What is FSSAI Health Star Rating System for packaged food Products?… Continue reading Experts question ‘star rating’ of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food
Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19
What is the News? Researchers have developed a plasma-based disinfectant generated with the help of cold atmospheric pressure plasma(CAP) which could act as a green decontaminant for Covid-19. Background The Covid-19 pandemic had brought forth the urgent need for decontaminants that can limit the spread of infectious diseases through contact. However, most decontaminants consist of… Continue reading Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19
PM lays the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar
What is the News? The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Note: The first Ayurvedic University that was established in the world was also in Jamnagar. What is WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM)? Setup by: Ministry of Ayush and World… Continue reading PM lays the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar
