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In knotty problems News: The jute industry faces a number of issues which hinder it from reaping benefit from plastic bans across different states in India Important facts: Major issues with jute cultivation and jute industry: Decrease in quality of raw jute Continuous decrease in land under jute cultivation- according to Union Textile Ministry, there… Continue reading In knotty problems

Domestic tech security firms get priority in govt. purchases News: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has notified that it will give priority to locally produced cyber-security products where intellectual property rights are owned by companies or start-ups incorporated or registered in India Important Facts: In India, IP Registration is not mandatory. However,… Continue reading Domestic tech security firms get priority in govt. purchases

Be cautious in shifting to DBT, RBI tells States News: Recently, The RBI has advised the states to be cautious that are planning to shift to cash transfers Important facts: At present, three UTs- Puducherry, Chandigarh and urban areas of Dadra and Nagar Haveli are implementing the mode of cash transfer However, Puducherry has approached… Continue reading Be cautious in shifting to DBT, RBI tells States

Flying into trouble: Harriers decline as grasslands disappear News: According to a recent study, there has been a decline in population of Harrier birds at their roosting sites in India Important facts: The harrier bird is a migratory raptor species. The Harrier birds in winter migrate from Central Asia to the grasslands in the Indian… Continue reading Flying into trouble: Harriers decline as grasslands disappear

Golden jackal faces threat in its habitat News: According to recent study, habitat destruction of golden jackals has led to man-animal conflict in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh Important facts: The conservation status of golden jackals is ‘least concerned’. The animal preys on wild crabs and fish The study shows that due to destruction of mangrove… Continue reading Golden jackal faces threat in its habitat

A helping hand for Indian universities Article C. Raj kumar of OP Jindal University observes that corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funding shoulding be made available for universities in India. Important Analysis The companies Act, 20113 introduced the Corporate Social Responsibility. According to ministry of corporate Affairs in data, in 2015-16 out 5097 companies only 3118… Continue reading A helping hand for Indian universities

Peak hour flights may get costlier with new AAI plan News The Govt. has been planning a proposal to impose additional charges on airlines for operating flights during peak hours. Important Facts 2. Current provisions At present, leading fees paid by the airlines are determined by the aircraft. It does not vary according to the… Continue reading Peak hour flights may get costlier with new AAI plan

Upgraded Vikas engine — with more thrust — will boost ISRO’s rockets News: ISRO successfully tests High Thrust Vikas Engine for GSLV-Mk III. Important facts: 2.The ISRO will phase out Vikas by replacing it fist in Mk-II with a cleaner and safer semi-cryogenic engine. 3.The improvement was conducted at ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil… Continue reading Upgraded Vikas engine — with more thrust — will boost ISRO’s rockets

SC lashes out at Centre on pollution News: The Supreme Court lashed out at the Union Ministry of Environment on pollution. Important facts: 2. The Supreme Court’s Bench was hearing the issue of ban on import of petcoke . 3. Petcoke is a toxic fuel used in hazardous industries. 4. The court has been urging… Continue reading SC lashes out at Centre on pollution

Sugar production set to hit a record high next season News: According to industry estimates, cane farmers may face about Rs 25,000 crore in payment arrears from sugar mills. Important facts: 2. As per the Indian Sugar Mills Association estimate, the total acreage under sugarcane in the country is estimated to be around 54.35 lakh… Continue reading Sugar production set to hit a record high next season