What is the News? The Union Commerce and Industry Minister virtually inaugurated e-SANTA. About e-SANTA: e-SANTA stands for Electronic Solution for Augmenting NaCSA farmer’s trade-in Aquaculture. Purpose: e-SANTA is an electronic marketplace providing a platform to connect aqua farmers and buyers. Further, The platform will also act as an alternative marketing tool between farmers &… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates “e-SANTA Marketplace”
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DGFT launches “Trade Facilitation Mobile App” to promote exports
What is the News? Union Minister of Commerce and Industry has launched the Directorate General of Foreign Trade’s(DGFT) Trade Facilitation Mobile Application. About Trade Facilitation Mobile Application: Tata Consultancy Services(TCS) developed the Trade Facilitation Mobile Application. It is as per the directions of the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Aim: The aim is to promote… Continue reading DGFT launches “Trade Facilitation Mobile App” to promote exports
“NCSC” Launches Online Grievance Management Portal for Scheduled Castes
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Online Grievance Management Portal:3 Evolution of the NCSC:4 Composition:5 Functions of NCSC: What is the News? National Commission for Scheduled Castes(NCSC) launched an Online Grievance Management Portal for Scheduled Caste. About Online Grievance Management Portal: The Online Grievance Management Portal will allow submission of complaints about atrocities against the… Continue reading “NCSC” Launches Online Grievance Management Portal for Scheduled Castes
“Poshan Gyan” – A Digital Repository on Health, Nutrition
What is the News? NITI Aayog launches a platform named “Poshan Gyan”. About Poshan Gyan: Niti Aayog launched Poshan Gyan in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Centre for Social and Behaviour Change, Ashoka University. Purpose: It is a National Digital Repository on health and nutrition. Read more – Poshan Abhiyaan Key… Continue reading “Poshan Gyan” – A Digital Repository on Health, Nutrition
Centre Releases New Guidelines for “OCI Cardholders”
What is the News? The Central Government released new guidelines related to the Overseas Citizen of India(OCI). What is the current Procedure for the OCI card? Currently, the Overseas Citizen of India(OCI) card is required to be re-issued each time. Generally, the re-issue will occur two times. One, when issuing a new passport after 20… Continue reading Centre Releases New Guidelines for “OCI Cardholders”
India will move towards mandatory “gold hallmarking”
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Gold hallmarking?3 Key Features of Gold Hallmarking:4 Benefits of Gold Hallmarking: What is the News? The government said that it is fully prepared to implement the mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts from June 1, 2021. What is Gold hallmarking? Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of… Continue reading India will move towards mandatory “gold hallmarking”
What is a “Currency Chest”?
What is the News? A Private Security Guard in Chandigarh has stolen Rs 4 crore from a Currency Chest of Axis Bank. What is a Currency Chest? Firstly, A currency chest is a place where the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stocks the money meant for banks and ATMs. Secondly, Administered by: The RBI administers… Continue reading What is a “Currency Chest”?
WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO), World Organization for Animal Health and United Nations Environment Programme jointly released guidelines to control “Zoonotic Diseases” for governments. Guidelines ask to reduce the risk of transmission of zoonotic pathogens to humans in food production and marketing chains. What are Zoonotic Diseases? Zoonosis is an infectious disease… Continue reading WHO guidelines to control Transmission of “Zoonotic Diseases”
Niti Aayog launches Version 2.0 of “India Energy Dashboards”
Contents1 What is the News?2 About India Energy Dashboards:3 Key Features of the India Energy Dashboards(IED):4 About PRAAPTI Portal:5 About Vidyut PRAVAH: What is the News? Niti Aayog launches the India Energy Dashboards Version 2.0. Version 1.0 of the Dashboard was launched in May 2017. About India Energy Dashboards: India Energy Dashboards(IED) aims to provide… Continue reading Niti Aayog launches Version 2.0 of “India Energy Dashboards”
Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant:3 How is Japan treating the Fukushima Radioactive Water?4 Release of Fukushima Radioactive Water: What is the News? Japan is planning to release more than 1 million metric tons of Fukushima radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The Japanese government planned to release… Continue reading Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
