Source: PIB What is the News? Scientists have completed the genome sequencing of one of the highly salt-tolerant mangrove species, named Avicennia marina. Note: Genome sequencing is a process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome. About Avicennia marina: Avicennia marina is also called Banhi in Odia. It is one of the… Continue reading The genome of a Salt-secreting Mangrove Species Decoded by DBT-ILS
KVIC Secures Trademark Registrations in Bhutan, UAE & Mexico
Source: PIB What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) has recently secured trademark registrations in three countries – Bhutan, UAE and Mexico. How many countries has KVIC obtained Trademark Registration? So far, KVIC has Trademark registrations for the word mark “KHADI” in 6 countries namely Germany, UK, Australia, Russia, China and EU. However,… Continue reading KVIC Secures Trademark Registrations in Bhutan, UAE & Mexico
PLI schemes evoke mixed response: IT, mobile steal a march on other sectors
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The production-linked incentive(PLI) schemes for several sectors have received a good response. However, the scheme is struggling across most other sectors where it has been rolled out. About PLI Scheme: The scheme aims to invite foreign investors to set up their manufacturing units in India. Similarly, it also… Continue reading PLI schemes evoke mixed response: IT, mobile steal a march on other sectors
Rail Cargo movement between India and Nepal gets a big boost
Source: PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 What does the revised agreement contain?3 Significance of this revised agreement:4 About Rail Services Agreement (RSA),2004: What is the News? India and Nepal have signed a Letter of Exchange(LoE) to revise the 2004 India-Nepal Rail Services Agreement(RSA). What does the revised agreement contain? The revised agreement allows all… Continue reading Rail Cargo movement between India and Nepal gets a big boost
Game changer: Making sense of open source software in digital economy
Source: The Business Standard Relevance: Open source software can provide many advantages to the government. Synopsis: Open source software has many advantages and can save huge public money. CoWIN is the digital platform for the Covid-19 vaccination drive. Earlier this month, the government said that India would allow CoWIN to be an open-source for all countries… Continue reading Game changer: Making sense of open source software in digital economy
Ministry of Cooperation – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Key objectives3 Need/Rationale4 What are cooperatives?5 Constitutional provisions6 Laws governing cooperatives7 Who controls the Cooperatives in India?8 Criticism9 Way forward Introduction In a recent move, a separate Ministry of Cooperation was created by the Government of India for realizing the vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’. As per the government, the Ministry of Cooperation… Continue reading Ministry of Cooperation – Explained, pointwise
WhatsApp’s tactical retreat
Source – Business Standard Synopsis –Need of Personal Data Protection law to safeguard citizens’ right to privacy. Contents1 Introduction –2 Concerns related to Whatsapp new TOS-3 Effect of WhatsApp’s new ToS in other countries-4 Way forward- Introduction – Last year, WhatsApp announced its controversial terms and privacy policy. It required users to accept the terms… Continue reading WhatsApp’s tactical retreat
Judges are arbiters, not lawmakers
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Separation of power is a part of the basic structure of the constitution. It should be strictly adhered to. Synopsis: The pandemic era witnessed judicial intervention in the domain of executive and legislature, thereby undermined the separation of powers. Judges must realize that they are arbiters, not lawmakers, and should not… Continue reading Judges are arbiters, not lawmakers
Our children need education. How much longer can schools remain shut?
Source: Indian Express Synopsis: The pandemic resulted in school closures across the country. Children were then educated using the digital medium, however, it failed to generate positive outcomes like classroom learning. Therefore, the government should now focus on the gradual and cautious reopening of schools in the country. Background: Schools have remained closed since… Continue reading Our children need education. How much longer can schools remain shut?
[Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –July, 2021 – 2nd week
Hello everyone, We are posting a Compilation of the 9 PM current affairs brief for the 2nd week of the Month of July. Click on the following link to download 9 PM Compilation for the Month of July, Second Week About 9 PM Current Affairs Brief: The idea behind the 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief… Continue reading [Download] 9 PM Weekly Compilation –July, 2021 – 2nd week
