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Govt. reconstitutes Central Advisory Board on Archaeology
What is the News? The Government of India has reconstituted the Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA). What is the Central Advisory Board on Archaeology (CABA)? Purpose: To strengthen contacts between the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and those in the field of archaeological research. – To advise the Centre on matters relating to archaeology… Continue reading Govt. reconstitutes Central Advisory Board on Archaeology
Government lifts “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What can be done to overcome this problem?4 What was the issue then with Bamboo Charcoal?5 What has the Government done now? What is the News? The Centre has lifted the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal to boost the utilization of raw bamboo and support the industry. Background Bamboo… Continue reading Government lifts “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal for Higher Profitability of Bamboo Industry
Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
What is the News? The United States President is expected to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)? In October 2021, the US administration announced the development of an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework(IPEF). Pillars: The IPEF is built on four modules: 1) fair and resilient trade (including digital, labour, environmental… Continue reading Explained: What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued to maintain desired quality standards for implementation of ‘Rice Fortification’
What is the News? The government of India has issued a Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) to maintain desired quality standards for the implementation of ‘rice fortification’ to address malnutrition, anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies. What is Fortification? Food fortification is regarded as one of the top three priorities for developing countries as per the Copenhagen Consensus Statement,… Continue reading Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued to maintain desired quality standards for implementation of ‘Rice Fortification’
Scientists image mysterious rock zone 3,000 km beneath Earth’s surface
What is the News? Scientists have scanned a rock structure that is located 3,000 kilometres beneath Hawaii and is known to slow earthquake waves. What have the scientists found? Scientists have found a rock structure that is located 3,000 kilometres beneath Hawaii. This structure is known to slow earthquake waves. They found that the speed… Continue reading Scientists image mysterious rock zone 3,000 km beneath Earth’s surface
India gets the highest annual FDI inflow of USD 83.57 billion in FY 21-22
What is the News? Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released details of Foreign Direct Investment(FDI inflow) into India in FY 21-22. What are the key highlights from FDI inflows into India in FY 21-22? FDI Inflow: India has reported the highest foreign direct investment(FDI inflow) to… Continue reading India gets the highest annual FDI inflow of USD 83.57 billion in FY 21-22
Explained: Project WARDEC – India’s upcoming AI-powered wargame centre
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is WARDEC?3 How will the simulation exercises play out at the center?4 How many countries use such wargaming drills? What is the News? Army Training Command has signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) with Gandhinagar-based Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) to develop a ‘Wargame Research and Development Centre(WARDEC) in New Delhi.… Continue reading Explained: Project WARDEC – India’s upcoming AI-powered wargame centre
Jobs scheme will not offer a long-term solution to urban unemployment. Safety nets need to better conceived
Context: A few days ago, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister released a report on the state of inequality in India. The report, prepared by the Institute of Competitiveness, provides a detailed examination of the existing disparities in society. Some of the suggestions to tackle rising inequality in India included putting in place… Continue reading Jobs scheme will not offer a long-term solution to urban unemployment. Safety nets need to better conceived
Let’s keep GST good and simple
Context: The Supreme Court ruled on May 19th that the recommendations of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council only have persuasive value, and cannot be binding on the Centre and states. It should be noted that the case – Union of India vs Mohit Minerals Pvt Ltd – was dealing with the levy of… Continue reading Let’s keep GST good and simple
