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Jaggery Production and Processing in India

News: There has been an increase in Jaggery Production and Processing in India due to government initiatives and rising demands.  About Jaggery Production and Processing in India India is the world’s largest Jaggery producer.  India accounts for over 70 per cent of global jaggery production.  Nearly 20–30 per cent of the country’s sugarcane production is… Continue reading Jaggery Production and Processing in India

Key Facts About Sweden and Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently conferred with Sweden’s highest honour for a Head of Government, the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross. Key Facts about Sweden Location: Sweden is a Northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is situated both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.… Continue reading Key Facts About Sweden and Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross

Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates

News: In the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, the Leiden University Library restituted Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates to the Government of India. About Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates It is a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates with a combined weight of… Continue reading Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates

Kali River and Nyctibatrachus Kali

News: A new night frog species, Nyctibatrachus kali, has been identified in the Kali river basin of Karnataka’s central Western Ghats. About Kali River Location: River Kali is located in Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. In the old texts, it is also called “Kalindi” or “Kali Nadhi. Named after: It is named “Kali” for its… Continue reading Kali River and Nyctibatrachus Kali

Key Facts About Norway

News: Trade and energy cooperation are expected to dominate discussions for the first bilateral visit to Norway by an Indian Prime Minister.  Key Facts About Norway Location: Norway is a northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula.  It is bounded by the Barents Sea to the north, the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea… Continue reading Key Facts About Norway

Kesar Mango

News: The famous saffron-coloured Kesar variety of mango has got global recognition as ‘Gir Kesar’ mango after being granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. About Kesar Mango It is a well-known variety of mango of Gujarat. Cultivation area:  It is largely grown around the foothills of Girnar mountains, Junagadh district, Gujarat and some districts of… Continue reading Kesar Mango

Operation RAGEPILL

News: Under Operation RAGEPILL, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busted an international Captagon trafficking syndicate, seizing around 227.7 kg of Captagon tablets/powder and arresting an overstaying Syrian national linked to the network. About Operation RAGEPILL Conducted by: Operation RAGEPILL has been conducted by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). It is the first-ever seizure of Captagon by… Continue reading Operation RAGEPILL

Advance Authorisation Scheme

News: Recently, the government has imposed a limit of 100 kg on gold imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme. About Advance Authorisation Scheme The Advance Authorisation Scheme allows duty-free import of inputs, which are physically incorporated in an export product.  In addition to any inputs, packaging material, fuel, oil, and catalyst that are consumed/utilized in… Continue reading Advance Authorisation Scheme

Withholding Tax

News: India’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen by nearly $38 billion since March due to capital outflows linked to the West Asia conflict. To attract overseas investments, the government is reportedly considering reducing the withholding tax rate from 20% to 5%. About Withholding Tax Withholding tax is paid by foreign investors on the interest they… Continue reading Withholding Tax

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