Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified constitution of the National Road Safety Board, along with Rules thereof, on 3rd September, 2021. The Rules specify provisions regarding its composition , eligibility for Chairman and Members of the Board, selection process, Read More …
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GI tagged sweet dish Mihidana from West Bengal exported to Bahrain
The first consignment of GI tagged sweet dish Mihidana sourced from Bardhaman, West Bengal has been exported to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The consignment of unique sweet dish Mihidana was exported to Bahrain by APEDA registered M/S DM Enterprises, Kolkata and imported by Aljazira Read More …
Second edition of the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS)
The 2nd edition of the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) Report was launched by the Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Shri Som Prakash on October 6, 2021. 41 Industrial Parks have been assessed as “Leaders” in the Industrial Read More …
Ministry of Coal Notifies rules for 50% Sale of Coal from Captive Mines
The Ministry of Coal has amended Mineral Concession Rules, 1960 with a view to allowing sale of coal or lignite, on payment of additional amount, by the lessee of a captive mine up to 50 percent of the total coal Read More …
What is Tinospora cordifolia (Guduch)?
Ministry of Ayush has recently noticed safety concerns on use of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) that were published in social media and in some scientific journals. Later, advisory was issued to confirm that Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is safe to use but Read More …
Edayur Chilli and Kuttiattoor Mango awarded GI tag
Edayur Chilli and Kuttiattoor Mango from Kerala received the Geographical Indication tag through concerted efforts of IPR Cell of Kerala Agricultural University, the State Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare bodies and farmers. Kuttiattoor mango (Kuttiattoor manga in Read More …
First consignment of Kashmir walnuts from Budgam despatched
The first consignment of Kashmiri walnuts was recently flagged off from Budgam. A truck carrying 2,000 kgs was dispatched to Bengaluru, Karnataka under the One District, One Product (ODOP) Initiative of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Kashmir accounts for 90% of Read More …
Heli-Borne Survey for Ground Water Management
The Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on October 5, 2021 inaugurated the Heli-Borne Survey for Ground Water Management in Arid Regions at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Jal Shakti and CSIR-NGRI (National Read More …
Seychelles’ Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) programme
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched its programme in Seychelles on 4th October, 2021. India was chosen as the Partner Administration Read More …
Himachal Pradesh becomes first state to begin organised cultivation of true dalchini
The CSIR’s institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) has introduced cinnamon (Dalchini) cultivation in Himachal Pradesh on pilot basis. Cinnamon, popularly known as dalchini, is an evergreen bushy tree whose bark is primarily used as a spice. Cinnamon has critical Read More …
White onion of Alibag gets GI tag
The white onion of Alibag in Maharashtra’s Raigad district has earned itself a ‘Geographical Indication’, giving the crop a unique identity and wider markets. Alibag’s white onion has medicinal qualities and is used for the treatment of heart ailments, controlling Read More …
What are Pandora Papers?
The so-called “Pandora Papers” investigation — involves some 600 journalists from media including The Washington Post, the BBC and The Guardian — is based on the leak of some 11.9 million documents from 14 financial services companies around the world. Read More …
Thenneri inscriptions
The inscriptions at Thenneri village in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu shed light on how farm produce was taxed. The village is located between Walajah and Sunkuvarchathiram. The Kanthaleeswarar temple and the Abathsaheswarar temple are on the banks of the Read More …
What is Senegal-Mauritanian Aquifer Basin?
The four West African nations Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Mauritania and Senegal have signed a joint declaration to advance transboundary cooperation in the Senegal-Mauritanian Aquifer Basin (SMAB). According to the UNICEF, this would be the first such mechanism in West Africa Read More …
What is Uronema africanum Borge ?
Researchers from University of Madras and Presidency College, Chennai, have isolated an algae species-Uronema africanum Borge that shows promise as an agent of biodegradation of plastic sheets. According to the The Hindu, it is a preliminary study that has been Read More …