Agricultural Policy Monitoring And Evaluation 2024 Report: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in its Agricultural Policy Monitoring and Evaluation 2024 report highlighted that India implicitly taxed its farmers USD 120 billion in 2023, the highest among 54 countries. This is a result of government policies like export bans and duties, which aim […]
Month: November 2024
National Technical Textiles Mission : In News
National Technical Textiles Mission: In News The Ministry of Textiles has approved 12 research projects under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) increasing the total number of approved research projects to 168.The research projects were approved across key strategic areas of geotextiles, sustainable and smart textiles etc.NTTM is an initiative of the Ministry of Textiles […]
Anti-Dumping Duty on Epichlorohydrin Imports
Anti-Dumping Duty on Epichlorohydrin Imports: India recently imposed an Anti-Dumping(AD) duty of up to USD 557 per tonne on Epichlorohydrin imports from China, Korea, and Thailand to protect domestic industries from cheap imports.Epichlorohydrin, a colourless liquid with a strong garlic-like odour, is used in producing glycerol, elastomers, adhesives, and as a solvent for resins, paints, […]
Titan Arum Flower
Titan Arum Flower: The Titan Arum flower, one of the world’s largest flowers, bloomed in Australia. It grows over 10 feet tall and blooms once a decade.It has a tall, pale yellowish phallic structure rising from the centre. The base of the flower has a ‘corm’ which is an underground energy-storing structure that supports its […]
Solar Fence Project
Solar Fence Project: In Odisha, frequent crop losses from elephants intruding into paddy fields prompted the Forest Department to launch the Solar Fence Project—a sustainable, humane solution aimed at protecting crops and fostering peaceful coexistence with wildlife.
Bulldozer Justice
Bulldozer Justice: The Supreme Court in Demolition of Structures v. and Ors case judgement laid down a series of guidelines to ensure that due process is followed for demolishing the properties of citizens.“Bulldozer justice” refers to the practice of using bulldozers and heavy machinery to demolish properties of individuals accused of crimes, often without due […]
Satyendra Nath Bose
Satyendra Nath Bose: India celebrates the centenary of Bose-Einstein Statistics, a groundbreaking contribution by physicist Satyendra Nath Bose, which revolutionized quantum mechanics and paved the way for significant advancements in physics and technology. Satyendra Nath Bose Born: January 1, 1894, in Calcutta, India. Inspired by teachers like Jagadish Chandra Bose and Prafulla Chandra Roy. Career: […]
Operation Kawach
Operation Kawach: Delhi Police initiated Operation Kawach, a targeted crackdown against gangs, drug traffickers, and organized crime in response to rising criminal activities, including shootings in the city. Operation Kawach aim is to combat gang-related violence, drug trafficking, and illegal activities such as possession of firearms, liquor, and banned substances. Agency involved: Delhi Police, including […]
Domestic Systemically Important Banks
Domestic Systemically Important Banks: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday retained the State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank as Domestic Systemically Important Banks (D-SIBs). The RBI had first announced the framework dealing with D-SIBs in 2014.
Birsa Munda Jayanti 2024
Birsa Munda Jayanti 2024: Birsa Munda Jayanti, also known as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas or Tribal Pride Day, is celebrated on November 15th every year. This day marks the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, a brave tribal leader and freedom fighter. He is remembered for leading the Ulgulan movement against British rule and fighting for the […]
