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Subject: Science and tech Context: Researchers have developed a new rapid test for the detection of the novel coronavirus that can be performed in less than an hour, and with minimal equipment, and can detect nearly as many cases as the standard COVID-19 diagnostic. Concept: While other tests based on CRISPR technology provide a method […]
Subject: IR Context: September 19 marks the 60th anniversary of the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) between India and Pakistan, a treaty that is often cited as an example of the possibilities of peaceful coexistence that exist despite the troubled relationship. Concept: In the year 1960, India and Pakistan signed a water distribution agreement came to […]
Subject: Schemes Context: NABARD chairman said women’s self-help groups in the four districts of Tamil Nadu are on its e-Shakthi platform Concept: The project e-Shakthi aims at digitisation of all the SHG accounts to bring SHG members under the fold of Financial Inclusion thereby helping them access wider range of financial services together with increasing […]
Subject: Environment Context: Eight Indian beaches recommended for coveted Blue Flag international eco-label Concept: Blue Flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded by an international agency ‘Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark’ based on 33 stringent criteria in four major heads Environmental education and information Bathing water quality Environment management and conservation safety and services […]
Subject: Economy Context: Based on strengths of a district and National Priorities, One District One Product (ODOP) is seen as a transformational step forward towards realizing the true potential of a district, fuel economic growth and generate employment and rural entrepreneurship, taking us to the goal of AatmaNirbhar Bharat. Concept: Department of Commerce through DGFT […]
Subject: Economy Context: As a part of implementation of the Agriculture Export Policy, a number of States have finalized their respective Action Plans identifying various infrastructure gaps affecting agricultural exports. To address these gaps, the States can avail assistance under the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) of Department of Commerce and under various existing […]
Subject: Agriculture Context: Information provided by minister in Rajya Sabha Concept: Assistance is provided under different schemes by the Government for promoting organic farming in the country – ParamparagatKrishiVikasYojana (PKVY): The scheme promotes cluster based organic farming with PGS certification. Cluster formation, training, certification and marketing are supported under the scheme. Assistance of Rs.50,000 per […]
Subject: Economy Context: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in Rajya Sabha has informed about steps taken for doubling farmers’ income. Concept: The Government constituted an Inter-ministerial Committee in April, 2016 to examine issues relating to “Doubling of Farmers Income” (DFI) and recommend strategies to achieve the same. The Committee submitted its Report to the […]
Subject: Economy Context: E-way bill, in value terms, has reached nearly 90 per cent of pre-Covid period. Concept: The E-way bill, short form for electronic way bill, is a document to be generated online under the GST system, when goods of the value of more than ₹50,000 are shipped inter-State or intra-State. The E-way bill must […]
Subject: Economy Context: With more stringent rules coming into effect from September 21, an exporter’s certificate for ‘country of origin’ alone, which was sufficient earlier, will not be admissible. The concessional Customs duties, including zero duty, under free-trade agreements (FTAs) would be available to importers only if they can prove that products have undergone value […]