What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has relaxed various procedures under the Export Promotion Capital Goods(EPCG) scheme in order to reduce compliance requirements and facilitate ease of doing business. What is the Export Promotion Capital Goods(EPCG) Scheme? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry Objective: To facilitate the import of capital… Continue reading Govt eases certain norms under EPCG scheme to promote ease of doing biz
A new pandemic has struck the world: Food inflation
What is the News? According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Food prices have increased by almost 75% since mid-2020. What has been the trend of Food Prices worldwide? Food prices are increasing at an unprecedented rate worldwide. For instance, the FAO World food price Index averaged 159.3 points in March 2022 breaking an… Continue reading A new pandemic has struck the world: Food inflation
Experts question ‘star rating’ of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food
What is the News? According to experts, the Health Star Rating system that the Food Safety Standards Authority of India(FSSAI) plans to adopt in order to help consumers reduce their intake of unhealthy foods is “not evidence-based” and has failed to alter buyer behaviour. What is FSSAI Health Star Rating System for packaged food Products?… Continue reading Experts question ‘star rating’ of food products likely to be recommended by FSSAI for packaged food
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #46 : TCA Anant Board, Delhi Home State, Mathematics Optional, cricket and travelling Hobbies
Date of Interview: 8th april Board: TCA Anant Optional: Mathematics Home State: Delhi Background: B.tech it previously data analyst currently mea aso Hobbies: cricket and travelling To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman why u chose maths as optional why many students dont take it as optional ur job as aso in… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #46 : TCA Anant Board, Delhi Home State, Mathematics Optional, cricket and travelling Hobbies
Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19
What is the News? Researchers have developed a plasma-based disinfectant generated with the help of cold atmospheric pressure plasma(CAP) which could act as a green decontaminant for Covid-19. Background The Covid-19 pandemic had brought forth the urgent need for decontaminants that can limit the spread of infectious diseases through contact. However, most decontaminants consist of… Continue reading Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19
PM lays the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar
What is the News? The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Note: The first Ayurvedic University that was established in the world was also in Jamnagar. What is WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM)? Setup by: Ministry of Ayush and World… Continue reading PM lays the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar
Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Scheme – Explained: The case against Amway
What is the News? The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 757.77 crore belonging to M/s Amway India Enterprises Private Limited in connection with a money laundering case. What is Amway case about? Amway is a US-based company founded in 1959. It is a direct seller of FMCG products in health, nutrition,… Continue reading Multi-Level Marketing and Pyramid Scheme – Explained: The case against Amway
Gati Shakti may enable faster implementation of dedicated freight corridors
What is the News? Prime Minister’s Gati Shakti – National Master Plan which is being adopted by every infrastructure department is set to enable faster implementation of the Dedicated Freight Corridors(DFCs). What is PM Gati Shakti? Click Here to read about it What are Dedicated Freight Corridors(DFCs)? Click Here to read about it How is… Continue reading Gati Shakti may enable faster implementation of dedicated freight corridors
Global Centre for Traditional Medicine – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction The Indian Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar on April 19, 2022. Traditional medicines products abound globally and the Centre will go a long way in enhancing wellness in society. It aims to harness the potential… Continue reading Global Centre for Traditional Medicine – Explained, pointwise
[UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #45 : M Sathyavathy Ma’am Board, Jharkhand Home State, PSIR Optional
Date of Interview: 11th April Board: M Sathyavathy Ma’am Optional: PSIR Employee: Indian Foreign Services Home State: Jharkhand DAF: Defence upbringing + Petroleum Engineering @ ISM Dhanbad + Work Ex in Schlumberger To view all IAS Interview Transcripts 2021, visit this page Chairman Why did you leave Schlumberger? What is your preference after IFS? What is Green… Continue reading [UPSC Interview 2021] – Transcript #45 : M Sathyavathy Ma’am Board, Jharkhand Home State, PSIR Optional
