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Source: The post is based on the article “Natural rubber producing nations urged to address common issues” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 13th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Where does India stand in terms of the production and consumption of natural rubber?3 What are the challenges the Natural Rubber Industry is facing?4 What… Continue reading Natural rubber producing nations urged to address common issues

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Foreign Minister participates in 23rd Council of Ministers meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association in Colombo” published in “TOI” on 13th October 2023 What is the News? India has participated in the 23rd Council of Ministers(COM) meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA). What is… Continue reading Indian Foreign Minister participates in 23rd Council of Ministers meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association in Colombo

Source: The post is based on the article “Tea industry in ‘acute financial crisis’, says Indian Tea Association in a report” published in “The Hindu” on 13th October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Tea Association (ITA), a leading body of tea planters has released a status paper titled ‘Tea scenario 2023’. What are… Continue reading Tea industry in ‘acute financial crisis’, says Indian Tea Association in a report

Source: The post is based on the article “DRDO’s oceanographic research vessel ‘INS Sagardhwani’ embarks on Sagar Maitri Mission-4 to establish long-term scientific partnerships with Indian Ocean Rim countries” published in “PIB” on 13th October 2023 What is the News? INS Sagardhwani has started on a two-month long Sagar Maitri (SM) Mission-4 from Southern Naval… Continue reading DRDO’s oceanographic research vessel ‘INS Sagardhwani’ embarks on Sagar Maitri Mission-4 to establish long-term scientific partnerships with Indian Ocean Rim countries

Source: The post is based on the article “India ranks 111 out of 125 countries in Global Hunger Index” published in “The Hindu” on 12th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Global Hunger Index (GHI)?3 What are the key findings of the Global Hunger Index(GHI) 2023 related to India?4 What is… Continue reading India ranks 111 out of 125 countries in Global Hunger Index

Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches Continuously Operating Reference Stations(CORS) Network” published in “PIB” on 13th October 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Science & Technology has launched the state-of-art National Survey Network of Continuously Operating Reference Stations(CORS). What are Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS)? Global Navigation… Continue reading Union Minister launches Continuously Operating Reference Stations(CORS) Network

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre withdraws permission to test new vaccines on stray dogs” published in “The Hindu” on 13th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the circular issued by CPCSEA on use of stray dogs for vaccine trials?3 Why has this circular on use of stray dogs… Continue reading Centre withdraws permission to test new vaccines on stray dogs

Source: The post is based on the article “One Million Learners Certified through UNICEF’s Passport to Earning Initiative” published in “PIB” on 13th October 2023 What is the News? Passport to Earning (P2E) Initiative has skilled and certified more than one million young in India in areas of financial literacy and digital productivity. What is… Continue reading One Million Learners Certified through UNICEF’s Passport to Earning Initiative