The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) has recommended amendment to Rule 26 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules,1945,which deals with conditions under import licences. The proposed amendment makes it mandatory for import license holders to maintain control samples of imported drugs.In case of drugs bearing an expiry date on the label,the reference samples shall be… Continue reading After J&J case, govt. treads carefully
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
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Chenchus believe the fox ushers in fortune
The Chenchu tribal families have succeeded in domesticating the fox.They believe that the fox ushers in fortune.However,the conservation of fox falls under the Indian Wildlife Protection Act 1972,according to which hunting or domesticating it is an offence. Chenchus are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group(PVTGs).They are forest dwellers whose home is the Nallamala forest range.It spreads… Continue reading Chenchus believe the fox ushers in fortune
Airline regulator to do special safety audit of Indigo airlines
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered a safety audit of domestic airline IndiGo over Pratt & Whitney engines.Safety auditing is a core safety management activity,providing a means of identifying potential problems before they have an impact on safety. In India,IndiGo and GoAir operate Pratt & Whitney-powered Airbus A320 neo planes.The aircraft has been… Continue reading Airline regulator to do special safety audit of Indigo airlines
Navy reviews outcome of Sea Vigil exercise
The debrief of Exercise Sea Vigil was held on 16 Apr,2019.The debrief was chaired by Vice Admiral who highlighted the significant achievements made during the exercise. Exercise Sea vigil is Indian Navy’s large-scale coastal defence exercise to test the robustness of the entire coastal security apparatus. The aim of the exercise is to provide a… Continue reading Navy reviews outcome of Sea Vigil exercise
Home Expo India 2019 begins
The 8th edition of HOME EXPO INDIA 2019 has been organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts(EPCH) in Noida,Uttar Pradesh. Home Expo India covers sectors with maximum growth potential in home decor,furnishings,furniture,flooring and textiles.Further,about 500 companies in permanent marts will be exhibiting their collection under these categories at the Expo.Buyers from more than 50… Continue reading Home Expo India 2019 begins
Centre extends truce with Naga militants by a year
The Union Home Ministry has extended a ceasefire agreement by a year with two insurgent groups in Nagaland which are (a)National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Neopao Konyak/Kitovi) and (b)National Socialist Council of Nagaland/Reformation (NSCN/R). Further,a fresh pact for suspension of operations was signed with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland/K-Khango. These three insurgent groups which… Continue reading Centre extends truce with Naga militants by a year
CCS to decide on dual control over Assam Rifles
The Ministry of Home Affairs has informed the Delhi High Court that it, along with the Ministry of Defence will abide by the decision of the Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS) on the dual control over Assam Rifles. Earlier,the Delhi High Court had sought the response of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on a plea… Continue reading CCS to decide on dual control over Assam Rifles
India to launch coffee consumption drive
India has planned to launch a coffee consumption campaign on behalf of global coffee growers who suffered huge financial losses on account of falling coffee prices and soaring labour cost. The five-year coffee consumption campaign will be organised in collaboration with top global roasters including Nestle,Starbucks,cafe chains and the Government of India. As per International… Continue reading India to launch coffee consumption drive
Plea to remove dual control of Assam Rifles
The Delhi High Court has sought the response of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on a plea seeking directions to remove the dual control of Assam Rifles and bring it under the Defence Ministry. The petition was filed on the grounds that the administrative control of Assam Rifles lies with the Home Ministry,while the… Continue reading Plea to remove dual control of Assam Rifles
Telugu poet K Siva Reddy selected for prestigious Saraswati Samman 2018
Telugu poet K Siva Reddy has been selected for the prestigious Saraswati Samman,2018.He was selected for his collection of poetry titled Pakkaki Ottigilite(Turning Aside While Lying Down). Saraswati Samman award was instituted by the KK Birla Foundation in 1991.The award is given annually for an outstanding literary work written in any official Indian language and… Continue reading Telugu poet K Siva Reddy selected for prestigious Saraswati Samman 2018
