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Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Scheme – Explained: The case against Amway

What is the News? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 757.77 crore belonging to M/s Amway India Enterprises Private Limited in connection with a money laundering case.  What is Amway case about? Amway is a US-based company founded in 1959. It is a direct seller of FMCG products in health, nutrition,… Continue reading Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Scheme – Explained: The case against Amway

Gati Shakti may enable faster implementation of dedicated freight corridors

What is the News? Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti – National Master Plan which is being adopted by every infrastructure department is set to enable faster implementation of the Dedicated Freight Corridors(DFCs). What is PM Gati Shakti? Click Here to read about it What are Dedicated Freight Corridors(DFCs)? Click Here to read about it  How is… Continue reading Gati Shakti may enable faster implementation of dedicated freight corridors

AAI airports provide platform to local artisans for promotion through AVSAR Scheme

What is the News? Airports Authority of India(AAI) has launched an initiative named “‘Airport as Venue for Skilled Artisans of the Region(AVSAR)”. What is AVSAR Initiative? Launched by: Airports Authority of India(AAI) Aim: To encourage the talent of craftsmen, women, and artisans and provide them with proper opportunities. Under the initiative, space will be allocated… Continue reading AAI airports provide platform to local artisans for promotion through AVSAR Scheme

Explained: What does designation as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ by the US mean?

What is the News? Ukraine’s President has asked the US President to designate Russia as a “State Sponsor of Terrorism”. What does “State Sponsors of Terrorism” means? “State Sponsors of Terrorism” is a designation given by the United States Secretary of State (the minister primarily in charge of foreign relations) to countries that have repeatedly provided… Continue reading Explained: What does designation as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’ by the US mean?

Extinction threat: Vaquita porpoise global population down to only 10

What is the News? According to the United States Commission for Environmental Cooperation(CEC), Vaquita Porpoise is nearing extinction and immediate measures are needed to save the remaining population. Note: Porpoises are among the smallest members of the cetacean family (whales, porpoises and dolphins). They are only distant relatives of dolphins (they last had a common… Continue reading Extinction threat: Vaquita porpoise global population down to only 10

Code for medical devices welcomed

What is the News? The Department of Pharmaceuticals(DoP) has published a draft Uniform Code for Medical Device Marketing Practices(UCMDMP). What is the purpose of the Draft Uniform Code for Medical Device Marketing Practices (UCMDMP)? The code is intended to be a voluntary code with the aim to regulate fair marketing practices in the Medical Device… Continue reading Code for medical devices welcomed

National Security Council Secretariat organizes National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India) to strengthen India’s Cyber posture

What is the News? The National Security Advisor has inaugurated the National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India). What is the National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India)? Conducted by: National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS) in association with Data Security Council of India (DSCI) as the knowledge partner and supported by the Defence Research and Development… Continue reading National Security Council Secretariat organizes National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India) to strengthen India’s Cyber posture

India to try groundwater recharge method to solve water problem

What is the News? The government is planning to implement the Pilot Artificial Groundwater Recharge Project in Tamil Nadu. About Artificial Groundwater Recharge Project in Tamil Nadu Launched by: Ministry of Jal Shakti in collaboration with the Netherlands. Location: The project is being implemented in the doab of Araniyar and Korattailaiyar River in Tamil Nadu.… Continue reading India to try groundwater recharge method to solve water problem

Nitrogen levels on a decline in ‘nitrogen-rich world’, plants and animals may face consequences: Study

What is the News? According to a report, an imbalance in nitrogen availability has been reported across the globe with some places having an excess and others a shortage of the element. What is Nitrogen? Nitrogen is essential to life on Earth. It is a component of all proteins, and it can be found in… Continue reading Nitrogen levels on a decline in ‘nitrogen-rich world’, plants and animals may face consequences: Study

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