What is the News? The Ministry of Mines has notified the Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Mineral) Concession (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021 to amend The Minerals Concession Rules, 2016. What are the key provisions of the Minerals Concession (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021? Source: Business Standard Allows Part Surrender of Mines: The rules… Continue reading Mineral concession amendments to raise availability, ease pricing pressure
Revised fisheries draft: WTO draft snubs India’s transition period proposal
What is the News? The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a revised draft text of the fisheries subsidies agreement. However, India has said that the text still remains “unbalanced”. Click Here to read about Fisheries Subsidies What are the objections India has over the WTO draft text on fisheries subsidies? Source: Economic Times Firstly,… Continue reading Revised fisheries draft: WTO draft snubs India’s transition period proposal
Explained: India’s submarine strength
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Submarine?3 How many submarines does India have?4 About Nuclear ballistic submarine classified as SSBN:5 How many submarines does China have? What is the News? CBI filed two chargesheets against serving and retired naval officers for allegedly sharing details of the ongoing modernisation project of India’s Kilo Class submarines.The… Continue reading Explained: India’s submarine strength
Department of Justice launches “Tele-Law on Wheels” Campaign
What is the News? The Department of Justice has launched the week- long “Tele-Law on Wheels” campaign from 8th to 14th November, 2021. What is the Tele-Law on Wheels campaign? It is a campaign under which a series of activities are being undertaken to empower people through pre-litigation advice for rightfully claiming their entitlements and… Continue reading Department of Justice launches “Tele-Law on Wheels” Campaign
Centre amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for enhanced protection of Consumer Rights
What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has amended the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011. What is Legal Metrology? Metrology is the science of measurement.Legal metrology provides regulations for the control of measurements and measuring instruments.It also provides rules for protection of… Continue reading Centre amends the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011 for enhanced protection of Consumer Rights
India now ahead of China in financial inclusion metrics
What is the News? According to the Chief economic adviser at State Bank of India (SBI), India is now ahead of China in financial inclusion metrics. India’s Financial Inclusion Metrics Mobile and Internet Banking Transactions: The mobile and Internet banking transactions have increased to 13,615 per 1,000 adults in 2020 from 183 in 2015. Bank… Continue reading India now ahead of China in financial inclusion metrics
Telling Numbers: A ranking of countries on drug policies and implementation
What is the News? The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index 2021 has been released. About Global Drug Policy Index: Released by: Harm Reduction Consortium Purpose: It is a unique tool that documents, measures and compares national-level drug policies, providing each country with a score and ranking that shows how much their drug policies and their… Continue reading Telling Numbers: A ranking of countries on drug policies and implementation
Union Minister launches first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s Independence
What is the News? The Union minister has launched the first-ever DBT-Star College Mentorship Programme. What is DBT-Star College Mentorship Programme? The programme aims to have a ‘Star College’ in every district of the country supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT). Under the programme, the Star Status Colleges will mentor the newer colleges through… Continue reading Union Minister launches first-ever Mentorship Programme for Young Innovators to mark the 75th Year of India’s Independence
Gujarat retains pole position in logistics index: Commerce ministry report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States)?3 What are the rankings in the index?4 How is India faring in the logistics sector? What is the News? The Ministry of Commerce has released the LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) 2021. What is LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States)? Source:… Continue reading Gujarat retains pole position in logistics index: Commerce ministry report
UNESCO picks Srinagar as creative city
What is the News? The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) has selected Srinagar as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the Crafts and Folk Arts category. What is the UNESCO Creative Cities Network? UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) was launched in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities which recognized creativity… Continue reading UNESCO picks Srinagar as creative city
