What is the News? The Department of Justice has launched the week- long “Tele-Law on Wheels” campaign from 8th to 14th November, 2021. What is the Tele-Law on Wheels campaign? It is a campaign under which a series of activities are being undertaken to empower people through pre-litigation advice for rightfully claiming their entitlements and… Continue reading Department of Justice launches “Tele-Law on Wheels” Campaign
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Centre amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for enhanced protection of Consumer Rights
What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011. What is Legal Metrology? Metrology is the science of measurement.Legal metrology provides regulations for the control of measurements and measuring instruments.It also provides rules for protection of… Continue reading Centre amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for enhanced protection of Consumer Rights
India now ahead of China in financial inclusion metrics
What is the News? According to the Chief economic adviser at State Bank of India (SBI), India is now ahead of China in financial inclusion metrics. India’s Financial Inclusion Metrics Mobile and Internet Banking Transactions: The mobile and Internet banking transactions have increased to 13,615 per 1,000 adults in 2020 from 183 in 2015. Bank… Continue reading India now ahead of China in financial inclusion metrics
Telling Numbers: A ranking of countries on drug policies and implementation
What is the News? The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index 2021 has been released. About Global Drug Policy Index: Released by: Harm Reduction Consortium Purpose: It is a unique tool that documents, measures and compares national-level drug policies, providing each country with a score and ranking that shows how much their drug policies and their… Continue reading Telling Numbers: A ranking of countries on drug policies and implementation
Union Minister launches first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s Independence
What is the News? The Union minister has launched the first-ever DBT-Star College Mentorship Programme. What is DBT-Star College Mentorship Programme? The programme aims to have a ‘Star College’ in every district of the country supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Under the programme, the Star Status Colleges will mentor the newer colleges through… Continue reading Union Minister launches first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s Independence
Gujarat retains pole position in logistics index: Commerce ministry report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States)?3 What are the rankings in the index?4 How is India faring in the logistics sector? What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce has released the LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2021. What is LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States)? Source:… Continue reading Gujarat retains pole position in logistics index: Commerce ministry report
UNESCO picks Srinagar as creative city
What is the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) has selected Srinagar as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. What is the UNESCO Creative Cities Network? UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was launched in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities which recognized creativity… Continue reading UNESCO picks Srinagar as creative city
RBI publishes ‘Statement of Commitment to Support Greening India’s Financial System
What is the News? Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has published its Statement of Commitment to Support NGFS [Network for Greening the Financial System] declaration.The declaration aims to contribute to the global response required to meet the climate goals. What is NGFS? NGFS was launched at the Paris One Planet Summit on December 12, 2017.… Continue reading RBI publishes ‘Statement of Commitment to Support Greening India’s Financial System
Explained: Life, work and legend of Adi Shankara, Advaita master, philosopher nonpareil
What is the News? The Prime Minister has inaugurated a 12-foot statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Kedarnath, Uttarakhand. This was because it is believed that at this place Adi Shankaracharya has attained samadhi at the age of 32 in the ninth century. Who is Adi Shankaracharya? Adi Guru Shankaracharya was an 8th-century Indian spiritual leader… Continue reading Explained: Life, work and legend of Adi Shankara, Advaita master, philosopher nonpareil
Department of Fisheries organises a webinar on “Promotion of Inland Saline Water Aquaculture”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Inland Saline Water Aquaculture?3 Benefits of Inland saline aquaculture 4 Initiatives to Promote Inland saline aquaculture 5 Challenges in Inland Saline Aquaculture What is the News? The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has organized a webinar on “Promotion of Inland Saline Water Aquaculture”. What is… Continue reading Department of Fisheries organises a webinar on “Promotion of Inland Saline Water Aquaculture”
