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

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 Kilo Class comprises imported submarines that are being retrofitted. What is Submarine? A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater.Their main cover is their ability… Continue reading Explained: India’s submarine strength

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

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

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

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

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

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: Economic Times: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) had launched LEAD Index in 2018 with the main objective of ranking States and UTs on the efficiency of… Continue reading Gujarat retains pole position in logistics index: Commerce ministry report

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