Knolls Archive of Day 16th of October 2024
Greenwashing Guidelines
News: To combat greenwashing, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has released Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing and Misleading Environment Claims. 1. Greenwashing: It refers to the process of company misleading consumers about the environmental benefits of their products or practices. 2. Also known as ‘green sheen’, it is responsible for adverse environmental impacts,… Continue reading Greenwashing Guidelines
UAE to review India’s concern over silver import surge: Centre
News: India has raised concerns over the recent surge in imports of silver products, platinum alloy and dry dates under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. It has urged UAE to verify compliance with the rule-of-origin norms. 1. India- UAE CEPA, 2022: It is a major trade agreement between India and UAE that aims to strengthen… Continue reading UAE to review India’s concern over silver import surge: Centre
‘Same old Trudeau saying same old things’: India rejects Canada PM claim
News: India has expelled six Canadian diplomats and strongly rejected Canada’s assertion that it had shared credible evidence of Indian involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. While Canada has briefed Five Eyes partners on the status of the probe. 1. Five Eyes Intelligence Sharing Alliance: It is a multilateral intelligence sharing… Continue reading ‘Same old Trudeau saying same old things’: India rejects Canada PM claim
A food sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too
News: There is a need to end hunger and food insecurity, which is also a goal enshrined in Sustainable Development Goals. Further, nutritional security is required to counter malnourishment. 1. Food Security: It is defined as a condition in which all people, at all times, have reliable access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to… Continue reading A food sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too
