What is the News? The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) has released the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) report 2021– Making agrifood systems more resilient to shocks and stresses. What is the purpose of the report? The report is an annual flagship report of FAO. It aims at bringing to a wider audience balanced… Continue reading Need to make agri-food systems resilient to address food security: SOFA 2021
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Centre may continue to hold at least 26% stake in public sector banks
What is the News? The Government of India will be introducing the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2021 in the upcoming winter session. The Bill seeks to amend the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Acts, 1970 and 1980 and incidental amendments to Banking Regulation Act,1949. What are the key provisions of the Banking Laws… Continue reading Centre may continue to hold at least 26% stake in public sector banks
Science Ministers from India and UK discuss Green Energy collaboration
What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology held an online meeting with the United Kingdom (UK) Science Minister wherein the two discussed Green Energy collaboration between the two countries. India-UK Science & Technology (S&T) collaboration India-UK Science & Technology(S&T) collaboration has been growing at a rapid pace and the joint research… Continue reading Science Ministers from India and UK discuss Green Energy collaboration
Religious conversion does not change caste, says Madras high court
What is the News? The Madras High Court has ruled that an individual’s caste couldn’t change on account of their conversion from one religion to another. What is the issue? A person originally belonging to the Adi- Dravidar Community had married a person from the Hindu Arunthathiyar community, both of which are originally Scheduled Caste.… Continue reading Religious conversion does not change caste, says Madras high court
Group of 8 Food secretaries to create national policy for community kitchens
What is the News? The Government of India has decided to constitute a group of secretaries from states, along with senior officers of the Centre, to deliberate on a framework of Community Kitchens Scheme. Background A petition was filed in the Supreme Court seeking the setting up of community kitchens and subsidized canteens in all… Continue reading Group of 8 Food secretaries to create national policy for community kitchens
Explained: What is INS Vela, the submarine commissioned by the Indian Navy?
What is the News? INS Vela has been commissioned by the Indian Navy. What is INS Vela? INS Vela is the fourth submarine in the series of six Scorpene-Class submarines being built under Project-75. Named After: Vela is named after a type of Indian fish belonging to the stingray family, and the crest depicts the… Continue reading Explained: What is INS Vela, the submarine commissioned by the Indian Navy?
Bring in three-rate GST structure, says study by Finance Ministry-backed think-tank
What is the News? National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), an autonomous think tank backed by the Finance Ministry, has released a study titled “Revenue Implications of GST Rates Restructuring in India: An Analysis”. The study has suggested the Government to rationalise the GST rates without losing revenues. What is the current GST… Continue reading Bring in three-rate GST structure, says study by Finance Ministry-backed think-tank
Union Minister for Jal Shakti Launches River Cities Alliance -A Dedicated Platform For River Cities In India To Ideate, Discuss And Exchange Information For Sustainable Management of Urban Rivers
What is the News? Union Minister for Jal Shakti has launched the River Cities Alliance. What is the River Cities Alliance? Launched by: The alliance is a partnership of two Ministries i.e., Ministry of Jal Shakti and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Purpose: It is a dedicated platform for river cities in India to… Continue reading Union Minister for Jal Shakti Launches River Cities Alliance -A Dedicated Platform For River Cities In India To Ideate, Discuss And Exchange Information For Sustainable Management of Urban Rivers
Centre mulls new testing modes after anaemia surge
What is the News? The Government of India is implementing the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (Anaemia-free India) Programme to reduce the prevalence of Anaemia. What is the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Programme? Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Programme was launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Objective: To reduce the prevalence of anaemia among… Continue reading Centre mulls new testing modes after anaemia surge
What strategic oil release means for Indian consumers
What is the News? India has announced that it will release five million barrels of crude oil from its strategic petroleum reserves in consultation with other big global oil consumers such as the US, China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea. Click Here to read the reasons and impact of strategic oil release How does… Continue reading What strategic oil release means for Indian consumers
