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In a first- Rubber Board starts field trials in Assam Subject: Agriculture Context: In a major experiment in rubber farming, Rubber Board has started field trial of world’s first genetically modified (GM) rubber in Assam. Concept: GM Rubber was developed in biotechnology laboratory at Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) in Puthuppally, Kottayam. […]
Changes to the Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules 2020 Subject : Governance Context : Recently, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India has sought comments /suggestions on proposed amendments the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020. Concept : Proposed amendments to Consumer Protection (E-commerce) Rules, 2020 It proposed that every e-commerce entity which intends […]
Indira Gandhi Canal Repair completed in record time Subject : Economy Context : In an engineering feat, the repair and relining of the Indira Gandhi Canal, the country’s longest canal which terminates in irrigation facilities in Thar desert, was accomplished in a record 60-day period amid the second wave of the pandemic, restoring […]
NATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING AUTHORITY (NFRA) Subject : National Organisations Context :NFRA has invited suggestions from public on consultation paper on NFRA’s engagement with its stakeholders. Concept : NFRA is an independent regulatory body set up under Section 132 of the Companies Act. It was established by the Central Government in October 2018. After […]
PAKISTAN MAKES PROGRESS ON TERROR FINANCE RATINGS Subject : International Relations Context : Pakistan improved its ratings with the Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering ahead of a decision on its grey listing status later this month. Concept : Of the 40 parameters on anti-money laundering/combating financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures, Pakistan […]
INDIAN NAVY – BLUE WATER OPERATIONS WITH A GREEN FOOTPRINT Subject : Environment / Current Events Context : Indian Navy has adopted a comprehensive ‘Indian Navy Environment Conservation Roadmap (INECR)’ for synergising the aim of ‘Blue Water Operations with a Green Footprint’. Concept : Indian Navy commissioned one of its largest solar plant […]
Illegal Adoption in India Subject : Social Issue Context : The Supreme Court agreed to intervene after the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) sounded the alarm on a spate of complaints about illegal adoption of COVID orphans through private individuals and organisations. Concept : Social media posts are circulating that […]
NATIONAL POPULATION REGISTER (NPR) Subject : Governance Context :Migrants belonging to six non-Muslim minority communities from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, while applying for long-term visas (LTVs), can also produce National Population Register (NPR) enrolment slips as proof of the duration of their stay in India, according to a Union Home Ministry manual. Concept […]
Traceability system a must for drugs: GS1 chief Subject : Governance Context : Barcoding medicines sold in the country offers immense potential in tracking the availability as well as in fighting counterfeiting, said Swaminathan Concept : GS1 India GS1 India is a Standards body (registered under Societies Registration Act 1860) with founder members […]
Nipah Virus (NiV) Subject : Science & tech Context : Recently, a cross-sectional survey by ICMR- National Institute of Virology has picked up samples with the presence of antibodies against the Nipah virus in some bat species from a cave in Mahabaleshwar. Concept : The new study focussed on detection of possible Nipah […]