Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | The mandatory requirements for packaged commodities” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Legal Metrology?3 What are the mandatory provisions under Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011?4 What are the proposed amendments? What is the News? The… Continue reading Explained | The mandatory requirements for packaged commodities
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Cabinet approves a new centrally sponsored Scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India)
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves a new centrally sponsored Scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India)” published in PIB on 7th September 2022 What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India) Scheme. What is the PM SHRI… Continue reading Cabinet approves a new centrally sponsored Scheme – PM SHRI Schools (PM ScHools for Rising India)
Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Wikipedia?3 What control mechanisms exist for content on Wikipedia?4 How does the Wikimedia Foundation control Wikipedia?5 Can the Wikimedia Foundation be held responsible for the content… Continue reading Explained | Content moderation on Wikipedia
iNCOVACC: Bharat Biotech’s intra-nasal COVID vaccine gets emergency use approval
Source: The post is based on the article “Bharat Biotech’s intra-nasal COVID vaccine gets emergency use approval” published in PIB on 7th September 2022 What is the News? Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) gas announced that iNCOVACC (BBV154) vaccine has received approval under Restricted Use in Emergency Situation for ages 18 and above. What is… Continue reading iNCOVACC: Bharat Biotech’s intra-nasal COVID vaccine gets emergency use approval
Union Minister launches US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling programme in San Francisco
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling programme in San Francisco” published in PIB on 7th September 2022 What is the News? The Minister of Commerce and Industry has launched the US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling… Continue reading Union Minister launches US Startup SETU – Supporting Entrepreneurs in Transformation and Upskilling programme in San Francisco
Kushiyara River: Delhi, Dhaka sign river pact, first in 25 years
Source: The post is based on the article “Delhi, Dhaka sign river pact, first in 25 years” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 What is the News? India and Bangladesh have signed an interim water sharing agreement for the Kushiyara river. Who signed the interim water sharing agreement for Kushiyara River? Signed by:… Continue reading Kushiyara River: Delhi, Dhaka sign river pact, first in 25 years
Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission observes Rashtriya Poshan Maah
Source: The post is based on the article “Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission observes Rashtriya Poshan Maah” published in PIB on 6th September 2022 What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development is celebrating the 5th Rashtriya Poshan Mah during the month of September 2022. The Ministry of Rural… Continue reading Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission observes Rashtriya Poshan Maah
India & UK conducts Counter Ransomware Exercise for 26 Nations
Source: The post is based on the article “India & UK conducts Counter Ransomware Exercise for 26 Nations” published in PIB on 6th September 2022 What is the News? India’s National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the UK Government in collaboration with BAE Systems has successfully conducted the virtual Cyber Exercise on Ransomware Resilience for… Continue reading India & UK conducts Counter Ransomware Exercise for 26 Nations
Lumpy skin disease is not a normal viral outbreak. A coordinated effort is needed
Source: The post is based on the article “Lumpy skin disease is not a normal viral outbreak. A coordinated effort is needed” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022. What is the News? Lumpy skin disease(LSD) has infected around 11.25 lakh cattle, caused nearly 50,000 deaths and spread to 165 districts in 12 states.… Continue reading Lumpy skin disease is not a normal viral outbreak. A coordinated effort is needed
Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)
Source: The post is based on the article “Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)” published in Indian Express on 7th September 2022 What is the News? Japan’s Digital Ministry has announced that it will finally do away with floppy disks and other outdated technology in a bid to modernize its bureaucracy.… Continue reading Why Japan has ‘declared war’ on floppy disks (what’s that?)
