India’s food regulatory landscape has undergone a transformative journey with the enactment of the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA), 2006. This comprehensive Act replaced the erstwhile fragmented and outdated laws and established the apex food regulator of the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). A stringent and vigilant food regulatory… Continue reading [Yojana July Summary-2] India’s Food Safety Regulatory Landscape- Explained Pointwise
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Bohai Gulf
Source- This post on the Bohai Gulf has been created based on the article “New Chinese Migratory Bird Sanctuaries Added To UNESCO World Heritage List” published in “TimesNow” on 30 July 2024. Why in the news? UNESCO has recently added China’s Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf (Phase II) to its World Heritage… Continue reading Bohai Gulf
Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles 30th July 2024
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number of fixed articles,… Continue reading Must Read Daily Current Affairs Articles 30th July 2024
Reservation for persons with Disabilities- Significance and Implementation Challenges- Explained Pointwise
The recent controversy surrounding Puja Khedkar, accused of fabricating her disability and caste to receive benefits, has sparked a debate on reservations for persons with disabilities (PwDs). The issue gained further momentum when a former chief executive officer of NITI Aayog tweeted that reservations for persons with disabilities (PwDs) should be reassessed. This calls for… Continue reading Reservation for persons with Disabilities- Significance and Implementation Challenges- Explained Pointwise
Caller ID Spoofing
Source- This post on the Caller ID Spoofing has been created based on the article “What are the various efforts being taken to mitigate caller ID spoofing?What are the various efforts being taken to mitigate caller ID spoofing?” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? There has been increase in… Continue reading Caller ID Spoofing
Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ and Its Implications for Deep-Sea Mining
Source- This post on the Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ and Its Implications for Deep-Sea Mining has been created based on the article “Surprising ‘dark oxygen’ discovery could ensnarl deep-sea mining” published in “The hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have found an unknown process generating oxygen deep in the ocean, where… Continue reading Discovery of ‘Dark Oxygen’ and Its Implications for Deep-Sea Mining
CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood
Source- This post on the CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood has been created based on the article “CITES eases norms for agarwood export; move to benefit lakhs of farmers from the Northeast” published in “The Hindu” on 29 July 2024. Why in the news? India has successfully avoided the inclusion of agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis)… Continue reading CITES Eases Export Norms for Agarwood
[Kurukshetra July 2024 Summary] Enhancing Innovation in Rural India- Explained Pointwise
Innovation is central to the economic growth and development of any country. In the context of rural India, innovative approach provides new ways to solve the problems of rural people and create new opportunities for entrepreneurship development. The focus on enhancement of innovation in rural areas can help in solving the challenges to rural development… Continue reading [Kurukshetra July 2024 Summary] Enhancing Innovation in Rural India- Explained Pointwise
RBI Releases New PCA Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks
Source- This post on the RBI Releases New PCA Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks has been created based on the article “Reserve Bank of India releases PCA framework for urban cooperative banks” published in “Business Standard” on 27 July 2024. Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new Prompt… Continue reading RBI Releases New PCA Framework for Urban Cooperative Banks
Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme
Source- This post on the Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme has been created based on the article “Minister launches revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The revamped Model Skill Loan scheme was launched recently with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing the revision in her… Continue reading Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme
