National E-Commerce Policy: The Indian government is set to introduce a national e-commerce policy that aims to create a favorable environment for the development of the sector and drive exports. The e-commerce policy was first proposed in 2018 and in 2019, a draft of the e-commerce policy was released. Department for Promotion of Industry and […]
Month: June 2023
India’s First International Cruise Vessel MV Empress
India’s First International Cruise Vessel MV Empress: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, flagged off India’s first international cruise vessel, MV Empress, from Chennai to Sri Lanka. This significant event marked the inauguration of the international cruise tourism terminal in Chennai, which is a testament to the government’s commitment to enhancing […]
Beat Plastic Pollution Campaign
Beat Plastic Pollution Campaign: The Tourism department in Kerala has launched the ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ campaign to maintain the cleanliness and environmental integrity of the state’s beaches. The initiative was introduced on World Environment Day as a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders from the tourism sector and local communities. As part of the campaign, the […]
Govt Bans 14 Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs
Govt Bans 14 Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs: The government has banned 14 fixed-dose combination drugs citing there is “no therapeutic justification” for these medicines and that they may involve “risk” to people. The decision was taken on the basis of the recommendations of an expert committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board. Prohibit the manufacture, sale […]
First Sustainability Report For FY 2021-22: National Highways Authority Of India
First Sustainability Report For FY 2021-22: National Highways Authority Of India National Highways Authority of India, has released its first ‘Sustainability Report for FY 2021-22’, showcasing its commitment to environmental sustainability. NHAI initiatives for sustainability include: Using recycled materials in highway construction, including fly-ash and plastic waste; Creating over 100 wildlife crossings to protect wildlife […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 6th June 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th Jun 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Duty-Free Quota-Free (DFQF) Scheme
Duty-Free Quota-Free (DFQF) Scheme: According to a report by the least developed countries Group at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the Duty-free quota-free (DFQF) scheme remains unutilized by the LDC nations. The decision to provide duty-free quota-free (DFQF) access for LDCs was first taken at the WTO Hong Kong Ministerial Meeting in 2005. India became […]
Foot Rot Disease
Foot Rot Disease: Several farmers raised the concern over “foot rot” disease in the saplings of the Basmati variety of paddy in the nurseries. Foot rot disease also known as Bakanae Disease. It is a soil and seed-borne deadly fungus which is seen only in the Basmati variety of paddy. It is caused by ‘Fusarium […]
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary.
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary.: The Indian Army generated a unique ecosystem for peaceful co-existence with wild elephants in Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary. Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Assam. It comprises three Reserve forests-Khanapara, Amchang, and South Amchang. It stretches from the Brahmaputra River in the northto the hilly forests of Meghalaya in the […]
World Environment Day 2023
World Environment Day 2023: World Environment Day is being celebrated across the globe on June 5 every year. World Environment Day is observed on the 5th of June every year since 1973 as part of the United Nations Environment Programme to build awareness to save life on planet Earth. The event has been led by […]
