Knolls Archive of Day 26th of November 2024
Gelephu Mindfulness City
News: While speaking at the first Global Conference of the International Cooperative Alliance, Bhutan’s Prime Minister has pitched the Gelephu Mindfulness City Project as the biggest cooperative project in Bhutan. 1. The Gelephu city is in southern part of Bhutan, near India-Bhutan border, covering an area of 2,500 sq km. 2. It is a planned… Continue reading Gelephu Mindfulness City
Riyadh Design Law Treaty Adopted
News: Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s member states, including India, adopted the Riyadh Design Law Treaty by signing its final act. 1. The Design Law Treaty (DLT) is an international treaty that aims to harmonise and improve the protection of design standards. 2. The treaty needs 15 contracting members to enter into force. 3.… Continue reading Riyadh Design Law Treaty Adopted
The Places of Worship Act, 1991
News: The petition in Sambhal’s Jama Masjid aims to alter the religious nature of a place of worship, which is prohibited by the Places of Worship Act, 1991. About the Places of Worship Act, 1991 1. The Act aims to prevent the conversion of any place of worship and ensure the preservation of its religious… Continue reading The Places of Worship Act, 1991
PAN 2.0 Project
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval for the PAN 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department. About PAN 2.0 Project 1. It is an e-Governance project aimed at improving taxpayer registration services by using technology to transform PAN/TAN services. Permanent Account Number (PAN): A 10-digit alphanumeric ID issued by… Continue reading PAN 2.0 Project
Bioplastic
News: Balrampur Chini Mills, one of India’s largest integrated sugar companies, has announced a ₹2,000 crore investment to establish the country’s first bioplastics factory. About Bioplastic 1. Bioplastics are plastics made from plant-based materials such as corn, wheat, sugarcane, or other biological sources instead of petroleum. 2. These materials are biodegradable and compostable. Biodegradable plastics… Continue reading Bioplastic
