Authorised Economic Operators (AEO): The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has inaugurated the online filing of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) applications. The web application is designed to ensure continuous real-time and digital monitoring of physically filed AEO applications for timely intervention and expedience. AbAEO is a programme (2007) under the aegis of […]
Month: July 2021
Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) In Jharkhand
Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) In Jharkhand: According to a recent survey, more than 55% did not receive Supplementary Nutrition under Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) in Jharkhand even once in the first six months of 2021. Vulnerability of Jharkhand: As per National Family Health Survey-4 data, every second child in the state is stunted […]
Bhalia Variety Of Wheat
Bhalia Variety Of Wheat: In a major boost to wheat exports, the first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported today to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. The GI certified wheat has high protein content and is sweet in taste. The crop is grown mostly across Bhal region of […]
Council Of Ministers Constitutional Provisions
Council Of Ministers: The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed the allocation of portfolios among the new members of the Council of Ministers on 7 July 2021. Articles 74 & 75 of the constitution of India deal with the Council of Ministers and Prime Minister. These articles have below provisions. […]
Database Of Genomic Variants Of Oral Cancer
World’s First Database Of Genomic Variants Of Oral Cancer: DBT-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG), Kalyani has created world’s first database of genomic variants of oral cancer. NIBMG has made this database publicly-accessible. dbGENVOC is a browsable online database of GENomic Variants of Oral Cancer and is a free resource. First release of dbGENVOC contains […]
Central Information Commission (CIC)
Central Information Commission (CIC): The Supreme Court has directed the Central government to place on record the latest information on the appointment of Information Commissioners, vacancies and pendency of cases in the Central Information Commission (CIC). A plea has sought directions to the government authorities for implementing the top court’s directions in the 2019 judgment. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th July 2021
Today Current Affairs: 7th July 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Policy Document On The Conservation Of River Ganga : NMCG
Policy Document On The Conservation Of River Ganga.: National Mission for Clean Ganga has released a policy document on the conservation of river Ganga. Highlights of the policy: Cities situated on Ganga river banks will have to incorporate river conservation plans when they prepare their Master Plans. These “river-sensitive” plans must be practical and consider […]
Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021
The Draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021:: The Standing Committee on Information and Technology has conveyed its discontent to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on the “super censorship” clause introduced in the draft Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill 2021. Cause of concern: In the draft, there is a provision which allows the government to order recertification for […]
Recusal Of Judges
Recusal Of Judges: The Calcutta high court has imposed a penalty of ₹5 lakh on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for seeking recusal of Justice Kaushik Chanda from her Nandigram election petition over the judge’s alleged links with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The court said the amount paid in penalties by the West […]
