Source: The post is based on the article “Kathua’s ‘Basohli Painting’ gets GI tag” published in The Times of India on 3rd April 2023. What is the News? The world-famous ‘Basohli Painting’ from Kathua district has obtained the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. This is the first time in the history of GI registration that the Jammu region got… Continue reading Kathua’s ‘Basohli Painting’ gets GI tag
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India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic
Source: The post is based on the article “India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? The third India Justice Report, 2022 has been released. What is the India Justice Report? India Justice Report is an initiative undertaken by Tata Trusts in… Continue reading India Justice Report 2022 | Judge vacancies remain endemic
Lokpal disposed of 68% corruption complaints against public servants without any action: Parliamentary panel report
Source: The post is based on the article “Lokpal disposed of 68% corruption complaints against public servants without any action: Parliamentary panel report” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? A Parliamentary Panel on the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has released a report on the performance of Lokpal.… Continue reading Lokpal disposed of 68% corruption complaints against public servants without any action: Parliamentary panel report
More than 90% of the world’s salt marshes may soon succumb to sea level rise: Study
Source: The post is based on the article “More than 90% of the world’s salt marshes may soon succumb to sea level rise: Study” published in Down To Earth on 4th April 2023 What is the News? According to research, more than 90% of Salt Marshes may soon be lost to sea level rise by… Continue reading More than 90% of the world’s salt marshes may soon succumb to sea level rise: Study
PM holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest
Source: The post is based on the article “PM holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? The Indian Prime Minister held talks with the Bhutanese King focusing on ways to bolster bilateral engagement in a range of… Continue reading PM holds talks with Bhutan King; focus on bilateral ties, issues of national interest
National Medical Council issues guidelines on professional responsibilities of students, teachers
Source: The post is based on the article “National Medical Council issues guidelines on professional responsibilities of students, teachers” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? The National Medical Council has for the first time issued a set of guidelines specifying the professional responsibilities of medical students, teachers and institutions. … Continue reading National Medical Council issues guidelines on professional responsibilities of students, teachers
India seeks information from USFDA/CDC on alleged contamination of eye drops
Source: The post is based on the article “India seeks information from USFDA/CDC on alleged contamination of eye drops” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? The Drugs Controller General of India(DCGI) has written to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) seeking details on the alleged contamination of… Continue reading India seeks information from USFDA/CDC on alleged contamination of eye drops
Competition Amendment Bill, 2023: Making sense of the changes in competition law
Source: The post is based on the article “Making sense of the changes in competition law ” published in Livemint on 5th April 2023 What is the News? Parliament has given its approval to the Competition Amendment Bill, 2023. The Bill amends the Competition Act, 2002. Why did the Competition Act need amendments? Shifts in economic… Continue reading Competition Amendment Bill, 2023: Making sense of the changes in competition law
What was the U.N. water conference and what happened there?
Source: The post is based on the article “What was the U.N. water conference and what happened there?” published in The Hindu on 5th April 2023 What is the News? The 2023 UN Water Conference took place at UN Headquarters in New York. What is the 2023 UN Water Conference? The 2023 UN Water Conference… Continue reading What was the U.N. water conference and what happened there?
Chhattisgarh’s Nagri Dubraj rice variety gets geographical indication tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Chhattisgarh’s Nagri Dubraj rice variety gets geographical indication tag” published in Business Standardon 4th April 2023 What is the News? The Geographical Indication Registry has granted Chhattisgarh’s aromatic rice, Nagri Dubraj, a geographical indication(GI) tag. What is Nagri Dubraj? Nagri Dubraj is a variety of aromatic rice… Continue reading Chhattisgarh’s Nagri Dubraj rice variety gets geographical indication tag
