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Loopholes galore in implementation of PM-Kisan

News: PM-Kisan scheme has kept out a large section of Indian farmers from its ambit due to design discrepancies. Facts: About PM KISAN: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) is a Central Sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India. It was announced by then Finance Minister in February 2019. Under the Scheme an… Continue reading Loopholes galore in implementation of PM-Kisan

Union Agriculture Minister attends the Eighth Session of Governing Body of Seed Treaty at FAO Headquarters in Rome

News: Union Agriculture Minister attended the eight session of the Governing Body of International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), at Rome, Italy Facts: About International Treaty of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) It is also known as International SEED Treaty. It was adopted by the Thirty-First Session… Continue reading Union Agriculture Minister attends the Eighth Session of Governing Body of Seed Treaty at FAO Headquarters in Rome

Government unveils draft e-commerce rules

News:Government has released the draft Consumer Protection (e-Commerce) Rules,2019. Facts: About the E-commerce rules: Unfair Trade Practices:The rules prohibit E-commerce firms from adopting unfair methods or deceptive practice that may influence transactional decisions of consumers to products and services. False reviews:It also bars such entities from falsely representing themselves as consumers or post reviews about… Continue reading Government unveils draft e-commerce rules

India’s cancer care facilities highly inadequate, says parliamentary panel

News:The parliamentary standing committee on science and technology, environment, forest and climate change has expressed serious concern over the rising number of cancer patients in the country. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Cancer is one of the leading threats to public health in India.An estimated 2.25 million people live with the disease in the… Continue reading India’s cancer care facilities highly inadequate, says parliamentary panel

BRICS Bond Fund likely on agenda

News:Indian Prime Minister will be attending the 11th BRICS summit to be held on November 13 and 14 in Brasilia,Brazil. Facts: About the summit: The theme for upcoming 2019 BRICS Summit is ‘Economic Growth for an Innovative Future’. During the summit,BRICS countries will discuss formation of BRICS Bond Fund which will help member countries conduct… Continue reading BRICS Bond Fund likely on agenda

Indian Prime minister proposes Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

News:Indian Prime Minister has proposed an Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative during his address at the 14th East Asia Summit. Facts: About Indo Pacific initiative: The Indo-Pacific is an integrated region that combines the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and the land masses that surround them. The main objective of the Indo Pacific initiative will be… Continue reading Indian Prime minister proposes Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative

President’s rule should be based only on ‘objective material’, said Supreme Court in Bommai case

News:President’s rule has been imposed in Maharashtra after the Governor had sent a report to the Centre stating that the formation of a stable government is impossible in the current situation despite all his efforts. Facts: About President’s Rule: President’s rule refers to the imposition of Article 356 of the Constitution of India on a… Continue reading President’s rule should be based only on ‘objective material’, said Supreme Court in Bommai case

Haryana brings more crops under ‘Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojna’

News:The Haryana government has decided to bring more crops under the ‘Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojna(BBY) scheme. Facts: About Bhavantan Bharpayee Yojna(BBY): The Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojana was launched by the Haryana government in 2018. The scheme has been designed and developed for safeguarding the investment of the farmers. Under the scheme,the state agricultural department will fix the… Continue reading Haryana brings more crops under ‘Bhavantar Bharpayee Yojna’

External Affairs Minister attends 2nd edition of Paris Peace Forum

News: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has attended the second annual Paris Peace Forum in held in Paris, France from 11 to 13 November 2019 Facts: About Paris Peace Forum The Paris Peace Forum is an international event on global governance issues and multilateralism, held annually in Paris, France. The Forum convenes heads of states,… Continue reading External Affairs Minister attends 2nd edition of Paris Peace Forum

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