Knolls Archive of Day 21st of October 2024
Centre looking to grow GI products, scale up exports
News: India is planning to expand the number of Geographical Indication (GI) products to scale up exports and secure premium prices in global markets. To compete with China, India is also planning to grant GI status to unique products under the One District One Product (ODOP). 1. Geographical Indication: It is a name or sign… Continue reading Centre looking to grow GI products, scale up exports
Redesigned programmes can improve TB treatment outcomes
News: In India, TB remains a major public health problem. Government’s decision of doubling the direct benefit transfer to Rs 1000 per month in the Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) for the entire duration of treatment and disbursing Rs 3000 at the time of diagnosis is a welcome step. Though, the NPY scheme needs some more… Continue reading Redesigned programmes can improve TB treatment outcomes
India, Brazil, African countries should be represented in UNSC, says Lavrov
News: Russia’s top diplomat has remarked that India, Brazil and African countries should be represented in the UN Security Council on a permanent basis to ensure the representativeness of the global majority. 1. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, with its primary responsibility being maintenance… Continue reading India, Brazil, African countries should be represented in UNSC, says Lavrov
On climate finance to developing nations
News: The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, is expected to be a “finance COP” as key climate finance issues feature at the top of its agenda. 1. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change defines climate finance as local, national or transnational financing,… Continue reading On climate finance to developing nations
