What is the News? In accordance with the discussions at the 12th India – USA trade policy forum meeting, India and the United States have signed the framework agreement for implementing the “2 Vs 2 Agri-Market Access Issues”. What are 2 Vs 2 Agri-Market Access Issues? Under this deal, two Agricultural Products from India will… Continue reading Indo US Trade- Commerce gets a fillip with improving Agri Market Access
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Heartbeat stars: A star with a heartbeat & without a magnetic field discovered
Contents1 What is the news?2 What are the heartbeat stars?3 What are the findings by the scientists?4 What is the importance of the discovery? What is the news? Scientists have discovered a peculiar binary star named HD73619 in the Cancer constellation, one of the closest open star clusters to the Earth. The star shows heartbeat… Continue reading Heartbeat stars: A star with a heartbeat & without a magnetic field discovered
Union Jal Shakti Minister Announces 3rd National Water Awards
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is the significance of water for India?3 About National Water Awards4 What is the objective of the National Water Awards? What is the news? Ministry of Jal Shakti has recently announced the 3rd National Water Awards-2020. What is the significance of water for India? India has more than 18%… Continue reading Union Jal Shakti Minister Announces 3rd National Water Awards
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters
What is the news? Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved an Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters. What are the provisions of the agreement? – The correct assessment of customs duties, especially information belonging to the determination of the customs value, tariff classification and the… Continue reading Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Spain on Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Customs Matters
Raksha mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flags-in India’s First multidimensional adventure sports expedition conducted by NIMAS in France
What is the news? Raksha Mantri, on January 07, 2022, flagged-in India’s first multidimensional adventure sports expedition conducted by National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (NIMAS) in France. What is this expedition about? The expedition was organised as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. It was conducted in November 2021 and the team was… Continue reading Raksha mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flags-in India’s First multidimensional adventure sports expedition conducted by NIMAS in France
KVIC rolls out innovative “Mobile honey processing van” to support farmers and beekeepers
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is a mobile honey processing van? 3 What will be the advantages of this processing van? 4 For Beekeepers and farmers: They will get a fair price of their honey produce. What is the news? Chairman of KVIC launched country’s first Mobile Honey Processing Van. The Mobile Van has been… Continue reading KVIC rolls out innovative “Mobile honey processing van” to support farmers and beekeepers
Year-End- Review of Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution– 2021
What is the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has taken various steps in the year 2021. Measures taken by Min of Consumer Affairs Price Monitor Cell: It monitors wholesale and retail prices of 22 essential commodities (Rice, Wheat, Atta, Gram Dal, Tur Dal etc) Consumer Protection… Continue reading Year-End- Review of Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution– 2021
Year End Review 2021 for Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
What is the news? The Department of Commerce has taken several steps during the year 2021. Measures taken by Commerce Ministry Merchandise Exports: Department of Commerce has set a target of US$ 400 billion of merchandise exports by the year 2021-22. Currently, merchandise exports have reached 65% of the target of USD 400 Billion till… Continue reading Year End Review 2021 for Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Suggestions to Improve the performance of BIS: BIS celebrates its 75th Anniversary
News: The Union Consumer Affairs Minister has addressed the 75th-anniversary event of the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS). Click Here to Read about Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) What are the key suggestions given by the Union Consumer Affairs Minister to Improve the performance of BIS? Firstly, BIS should move from the concept of 3S- Speed, Skill and… Continue reading Suggestions to Improve the performance of BIS: BIS celebrates its 75th Anniversary
Cabinet approves Intra-State Transmission System – Green Energy Corridor Phase-II
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Green Energy Corridor Project for Intra-State Transmission System (InSTS)?3 Phase I of the Project4 Phase II of the Project5 What is the significance of this project? What is the News? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the scheme on Green Energy Corridor (GEC) Phase-II for… Continue reading Cabinet approves Intra-State Transmission System – Green Energy Corridor Phase-II
