National Pulses Mission

News: The Union Cabinet has recently approved the National Pulses Mission.  About National Pulses Mission It is a six-year national initiative to boost domestic production of pulses, reduce import dependency, and achieve self-sufficiency. Aim: To achieve self-reliance in pulses by 2030-31. Objectives: It seeks to reduce India’s dependence on imports and conserve valuable foreign exchange.… Continue reading National Pulses Mission

Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)

News: PNGRB released a concept paper proposing an interoperable service framework so LPG bookings are fulfilled within 24 hours, even by another Oil Marketing Company. About Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) PNGRB is sector regulator for petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas, with a consumer-protection and market-development mandate under its Act. Established: It… Continue reading Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)

Indian Ports Act 2025 

News: Recently, the Indian Ports Act 2025 was introduced to replace the colonial-era Indian Ports Act of 1908. About the Indian Ports Act, 2025 The Indian Ports Act, 2025, replaces the 1908 Indian Ports Act with a forward-looking, integrated framework tailored to the demands of a modern economy. It was passed by Parliament in August 2025 to align India’s port governance with global standards. Aim: To unlock the full potential… Continue reading Indian Ports Act 2025 

National Science and Technology Survey of India

News: The Ministry of Science and Technology plans to postpone publishing its National S&T Survey analysis due to weak private-sector responses, with a likely submission extension to November 30, 2025. About National Science and Technology Survey of India It is a biennial survey that gauges the state of scientific research in India. It is prepared… Continue reading National Science and Technology Survey of India

Article 304 of Indian Constitution

News: The Supreme Court struck down a 2007 Rajasthan notification granting VAT exemption on locally made asbestos cement sheets and bricks, citing violation of Article 304(a). About Article 304 of Indian Constitution Article 304 Notwithstanding anything in Article 301 or Article 303, the Legislature of a State may by law- (a) impose on goods imported… Continue reading Article 304 of Indian Constitution

EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

News: The Coffee Board is holding ‘extensive’ awareness and capacity-building programmes to increase the number of growers registering on its mobile application for EUDR compliance. About EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) About The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is a regulation aimed at reducing global deforestation and forest degradation. Objectives To ensure that the listed products consumed,… Continue reading EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)

News: The launch of GSTAT and the GSTAT e-Courts Portal marks a major step in strengthening India’s indirect tax dispute-resolution system. About GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) About GSTAT It is the specialized second-appeal forum for GST disputes, providing a common Centre-State platform. It ensures uniform, quicker dispute resolution. Legal backing It is a statutory appellate… Continue reading GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)

DRAVYA Portal

News: The Dravya Portal (Digitized Retrieval Application for Versatile Yardstick of AYUSH Substances) is launched by the Ministry of AYUSH to catalogue comprehensive data on Ayurvedic medicinal substances and products.  About DRAVYA Portal It is the largest collection of data on Ayurvedic Ingredients and Products made easily available to everyone. It is an ever growing, ever… Continue reading DRAVYA Portal

World Food India 2025

News: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) hosted the fourth edition of World Food India (WFI) 2025 from 25th to 28th September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About World Food India 2025 World Food India (WFI) is a gateway to the Indian food economy and an opportunity to showcase, connect, and collaborate. Organized by: Ministry of… Continue reading World Food India 2025

Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme

News: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) on 22 September 2025 in New Delhi. About Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme Maitri 2.0 is the second edition of the India–Brazil Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech. Launched by: It is launched by the Indian Council… Continue reading Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme

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