Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Report (Index) 2021: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) Report (Index) 2021. The LEADS report is aimed at gauging the logistics performance of states and Union Territories (UT) and identifying areas where they can improve logistics performance. It was launched […]
Month: November 2021
What is Freedom Of Air?
Freedom Of Air: India has launched a direct flight between Srinagar and Sharjah (UAE) operated by budget airline GoFirst (formerly known as GoAir). The flight was to operate through Pakistani airspace. However, the flight was denied permission to enter Pakistan and the flight had to take a longer route to reach the destination. This has […]
Delhi Regional Security Dialogue On Afghanistan
Delhi Regional Security Dialogue On Afghanistan: In the coming days, India will be hosting the ‘Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan’. The meeting will be held at the level of National Security Advisors (NSAs) and will be chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval. About the Meeting: Invited Participants: India’s top security establishment, the National Security […]
Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), Rules 2011
Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), Rules 2011: To safeguard interest of consumers, the Department of Consumer Affairs under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has omitted the Rule 5 of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities), Rules 2011 defining the Schedule II prescribing the pack sizes of various types of commodities. A new provision has […]
Global Drug Policy Index 2021
Global Drug Policy Index: The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index, released on Sunday by the Harm Reduction Consortium, ranks Norway, New Zealand, Portugal, the UK and Australia as the five leading countries on humane and health-driven drug policies. The five lowest-ranking countries are Brazil, Uganda, Indonesia, Kenya, and Mexico. India’s rank is 18 out of […]
Rise of Zika Virus Cases in Uttar Pradesh
Zika virus: With a rise in the number of Zika virus cases in Uttar Pradesh, doctors have advised that people should avoid all non-essential travel to areas reporting cases. Currently close to 90 persons, including 17 children, have tested positive for the virus from the State. According to information released by the World Health Organisation […]
Dengue Spreading in Delhi
Dengue fever: The rate of spread of dengue in Delhi is rampant, with the total number of cases reported in just the first week of November being 1,171. The number of dengue cases reported in the national capital in the month of October was 1,196. The spike in dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases across Delhi […]
Mullaperiyar Dam Issue Update
Mullaperiyar Dam Issue: The Kerala government has withdrawn its decision granting permission to Tamil Nadu for felling 15 trees downstream the Baby Dam at Mullaperiyar reservoir as part of efforts to strengthen the structure. The state government said that action will be taken against the officials who had sanctioned the move. Both the states are […]
Winter Session Of Parliament : November 29 To December 23
Winter Session Of Parliament : November 29 To December 23 The Cabinet Committee on Parliament Affairs (CCPA) has recommended that the Winter session of Parliament be held from November 29 to December 23. Last year, the winter session could not be held due to the onslaught of the pandemic, which had witnessed the curtailment of […]
City Of Srinagar Now in UNESCO Network Of Creative Cities (UCCN)
City Of Srinagar Has Joined The UNESCO Network Of Creative Cities (UCCN): UNESCO announced that the city of Srinagar has joined the UNESCO Network of Creative Cities (UCCN). It has been designated aa a Creative City of Craft and Folk Arts. Srinagar joins Chennai and Varanasi – UNESCO Cities of music, Jaipur – UNESCO City […]
