Source: PIB What is the News? The first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. About Bhalia Wheat: Bhalia Wheat is also known as Daudkhani Wheat.It is a type of long grain wheat cultivated in Bhal region in the north of Gulf of… Continue reading Exports of GI certified Bhalia wheat from Gujarat begins
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COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
Source: Down To Earth What is the News? The Committee on World Food Security (CFS) has released a report titled “Promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food systems”. Key Findings of the Report: COVID-19 has affected labour markets around the world. This has impacted the employment prospects for the youth more than those… Continue reading COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
Indemnity issues hold up U.S vaccine donation
Source: The Hindu What is the News? India is yet to receive coronavirus vaccines from the US under its global donation programme as Indemnity Issue is holding up the U.S vaccine donation. What is Indemnity? An indemnity is a form of contract. Section 124 of the Indian Contract Act,1872 defines a contract of indemnity as… Continue reading Indemnity issues hold up U.S vaccine donation
DBT-NIBMG creates world’s first database of genomic variants of oral cancer
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About dbGENVOC:3 About Oral Cancer:4 What are Somatic and Germline Cells? What is the News? The National Institute of Biomedical Genomics(NIBMG) has created a database of genomic variations in oral cancer called dbGENVOC. This is the first of its kind database in the world. About dbGENVOC: dbGENVOC is… Continue reading DBT-NIBMG creates world’s first database of genomic variants of oral cancer
The Pew study’s glazed picture of our religious tolerance
Source: Livemint Contents1 What is the News?2 Key Findings of the Survey:3 Inter-Caste and Inter-Religious Marriage:4 Significance of the Survey: What is the News? Pew Research Center, a non-profit based in Washington DC has released the results of the survey titled ‘Religion in India: Tolerance and Segregation’. The survey takes a closer look at religious… Continue reading The Pew study’s glazed picture of our religious tolerance
Government creates a new Ministry of Cooperation
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has announced the creation of a new Ministry of Cooperation. About Ministry of Cooperation: Purpose: The Ministry of Cooperation has been created for strengthening the cooperative movement in the country. Key Objectives of the Ministry of Cooperation: Firstly, it will provide a separate administrative, legal,… Continue reading Government creates a new Ministry of Cooperation
What is the Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ that is now showing signs of melting
Source: Indian Express What is the News? A part of the Arctic’s ice called “Last Ice Area” has started showing signs of melting earlier than what the scientists had expected. About Last Ice Area: The Last Ice Area is located north of Greenland and in Ellesmere Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Scientists had… Continue reading What is the Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ that is now showing signs of melting
First commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir exported to Dubai
Source: PIB What is the News? The first commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir valley has been exported to Dubai from Srinagar. About Mishri Cherries: Mishri varieties of Cherries not only taste delicious but also contain vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds with health benefits. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir produces… Continue reading First commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir exported to Dubai
Union Minister for Fisheries launches Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for Fish Farmers
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 About Matsya Setu App:3 Key Features of Matsya Setu:4 About National Fisheries Development Board(NFDB) What is the News? The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying launched the Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu”. About Matsya Setu App: Matsya Setu is an online course app. It aims… Continue reading Union Minister for Fisheries launches Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for Fish Farmers
Open-sourcing project govt panel: What’s in store for online retailers
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has issued orders for appointing an advisory committee for its Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC) project. About Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC) project: The ONDC Project is aimed at curbing digital monopolies in the e-commerce sector. This will be… Continue reading Open-sourcing project govt panel: What’s in store for online retailers
