Source: The post is based on the article “CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Leniency Programme?3 What is Leniency plus Programme?4 What is Cartel? What is the News? The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has… Continue reading CCI issues draft of ‘leniency plus’ norms to curb cartelisation
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Govt offers 8 blocks for production of hydrocarbons under OLAP bid
Source: The post is based on the article “Govt offers 8 blocks for production of hydrocarbons under OLAP bid” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) has offered 8 blocks for exploration and production (E&P) of hydrocarbons under the Open Acreage Licensing… Continue reading Govt offers 8 blocks for production of hydrocarbons under OLAP bid
Bihana Didi’ wins Borlaug Award for introducing drought-tolerant rice in Odisha
Source: The post is based on the article “Bihana Didi’ wins Borlaug Award for introducing drought-tolerant rice in Odisha” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 26th September 2023. What is the News? Indian agriculture scientist Swati Nayak has become the third Indian agriculture scientist to win the prestigious Norman E Borlaug Award for 2023. The other… Continue reading Bihana Didi’ wins Borlaug Award for introducing drought-tolerant rice in Odisha
NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS
Source: The post is based on the article “NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS” published in Hindu Businessline on 26th September 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is NavIC?3 Where is NavIC used currently?4 How does NavIC work compared to other satellite navigation systems like GPS?5 Why is… Continue reading NavIC system: Why is the Centre promoting this home-grown alternative to GPS
New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness
Source: The post is based on the article “New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness” published in Hindu Businessline on 13th September 2022. What is the News? A new fund named Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF) has been established for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response(PPR). What is the Financial Intermediary Fund(FIF)? Purpose: To provide additional,… Continue reading New Global Fund to support pandemic prevention and preparedness
India Patents report: Indian companies filed 1.38 lakh tech patents during 2015-22
What is the News? The National Association of Software and Services Companies(NASSCOM) has released the India Patents report. The focus of the report: The report is one among a series of Nasscom’s Emerging Technology-focused reports that aim to understand how Indian technology companies are creating IP assets in their largest market. What are the key… Continue reading India Patents report: Indian companies filed 1.38 lakh tech patents during 2015-22
