Source: Indian Express What is the News? A part of the Arctic’s ice called “Last Ice Area” has started showing signs of melting earlier than what the scientists had expected. About Last Ice Area: The Last Ice Area is located north of Greenland and in Ellesmere Island in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Scientists had… Continue reading What is the Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ that is now showing signs of melting
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First commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir exported to Dubai
Source: PIB What is the News? The first commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir valley has been exported to Dubai from Srinagar. About Mishri Cherries: Mishri varieties of Cherries not only taste delicious but also contain vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds with health benefits. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir produces… Continue reading First commercial shipment of Mishri variety of cherries from Kashmir exported to Dubai
Union Minister for Fisheries launches Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for Fish Farmers
Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying launched the Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu”. About Matsya Setu App: Matsya Setu is an online course app. It aims to provide the latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to the aqua farmers of the country. Developed by: The app was… Continue reading Union Minister for Fisheries launches Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for Fish Farmers
Open-sourcing project govt panel: What’s in store for online retailers
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has issued orders for appointing an advisory committee for its Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC) project. About Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC) project: The ONDC Project is aimed at curbing digital monopolies in the e-commerce sector. This will be… Continue reading Open-sourcing project govt panel: What’s in store for online retailers
What Sebi giving a free hand to directors means
Source: Livemint What is the News? Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has tightened the rules for appointing and removing independent directors. This move aims at strengthening the corporate governance framework. Click Here to Read New rules for Independent Directors Who is an Independent Director? An independent director is a non-executive director who does not… Continue reading What Sebi giving a free hand to directors means
Spinner dolphin carcass found in Odisha
Source: DowntoEarth What is the news? The carcass of a male Spinner dolphin washed ashore in Odisha’s port town of Paradip within the Bhitarkanika National Park on June 30, 2021, taking the number of marine animal deaths in the state within five months to six. The reason behind the death is yet to be ascertained… Continue reading Spinner dolphin carcass found in Odisha
E-commerce companies call out lack of clarity in draft rules
Source: Indian Express What is the news? Government has decided to extend the last date for submission of comments on the draft ecommerce rules till July 21 from the earlier deadline of July 6. While the government did not disclose any reasons for extending the date, it is learnt that it has come as a… Continue reading E-commerce companies call out lack of clarity in draft rules
ONDC: Looking to open source e-comm processes, DPIIT sets up 9-member panel
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has set up a nine-member advisory council for creating an Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC). About Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC): ONDC is being designed to curb the monopolistic tendencies of e-commerce platforms. It… Continue reading ONDC: Looking to open source e-comm processes, DPIIT sets up 9-member panel
OPEC’s output pact proposal: How will decision affect India?
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The meetings among the OPEC+ group of oil-exporting countries have stalled. Because the UAE has pushed back proposals, making an increase in crude oil supply conditional on an extension to an output agreement. Background: In April 2020, the OPEC+ countries had signed a two-year agreement. It included steep… Continue reading OPEC’s output pact proposal: How will decision affect India?
Cities along rivers urged to include conservation plans
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has released a policy document containing guidelines for cities situated along rivers. Note: These guidelines are currently for towns situated near Ganga. There are 97 towns encompassing five States — Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal. Key Guidelines of the… Continue reading Cities along rivers urged to include conservation plans
