Why Pakistan Reverses its Decision on Trade with India?

Synopsis: Pakistan recently took back its decision to allow trade with India. It is an evaluation of Pakistan’s reversal of trade decision with India. Background Recently, the decision by Pakistan to allow for the import of cotton and sugar from India has been withdrawn within a fortnight. It has been stated that restoration of J&K’s… Continue reading Why Pakistan Reverses its Decision on Trade with India?

9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 9, 2021

  Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today Need of State Support for Agricultural development Source: The Hindu  Syllabus: GS 3 – Major crops-cropping patterns in various parts of the country. Synopsis: The current situation of the agricultural sector demands state support to tackle future challenges. This will ensure… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Current Affairs Brief – April 9, 2021

Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 2021 – Explained, Point wise

Introduction Recently  President of India promulgated Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 2021 or Tribunal Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance 2021. The Ordinance dissolves certain existing appellate bodies and transfers their appellate authority to other Judicial Bodies. Further, the ordinance also amends the Finance Act 2017. The government also introduced the Bill in Lok Sabha on… Continue reading Tribunal Reforms Ordinance 2021 – Explained, Point wise

“PLI Scheme” for white goods and solar photovoltaic modules

What is the News? The Union Cabinet approves two PLI schemes for white goods (air-conditioners and LED lights) and high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules. About Production Linked Incentive Scheme(PLI): The Government of India launched the Production-Linked Incentive(PLI)  in March 2020. Aim: The aim is to make manufacturing in India globally competitive by removing sectoral disabilities, creating economies… Continue reading “PLI Scheme” for white goods and solar photovoltaic modules

“Chilika Lake” was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study

What is the News? According to a study by the National Institute of Oceanography(NIO), Chilika lake was once a part of the Bay of Bengal. About Chilika Lake: Chilika Lake is Asia’s largest brackish water lake located in the State of Odisha. A narrow spit separates it from the Bay of Bengal. Click Here to… Continue reading “Chilika Lake” was a part of the Bay of Bengal: Study

CSIR-CMERI develops “Oxygen Enrichment Unit”

What is the News? Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute(CMERI) develops an oxygen enrichment unit(OEU) that could provide crucial support to COVID-19 patients. CMERI is an apex R&D institute for mechanical engineering that functions under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR). It is located in West Bengal. What is the Oxygen Enrichment Unit(OEU)? An oxygen… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI develops “Oxygen Enrichment Unit”

Government notifies “Copyright (Amendment) Rules 2021”

What is the News? The Government of India notifies Copyright (Amendment) Rules,2021. About Copyright (Amendment) Rules,2021: In India, the copyright regime is governed by the Copyright Act, 1957 and the Copyright Rules, 2013. Last amendment of the Copyright Rules, 2013 happened in the year 2016. 2021 rules aims at adopting electronic means as a primary… Continue reading Government notifies “Copyright (Amendment) Rules 2021”

TRIFED launches “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive

What is the News? Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India(TRIFED) launches “Sankalp se Siddhi” – A Village and Digital Connect Drive. About Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative: The Sankalp Se Siddhi Initiative aims to activate the Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) in the villages. Key Features of the Initiative: Firstly, under the initiative, 150 teams… Continue reading TRIFED launches “Sankalp se Siddhi”- Village and Digital Connect Drive

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