Rule Of Law Index 2022: The report is a compilation of the ‘rule of law’ status across 140 countries worldwide. It was released by an international civil society organisation, World Justice Project (WJP). According to the report, the rule of law has declined globally for the fifth consecutive year. It says that the checks on […]
Indian Skimmer
Indian Skimmer: Indian skimmer is seen in huge flocks during winter in Coringa wildlife sanctuary (Kakinada). A thick, orange-yellow bill with a slightly longer lower mandible (jaw) is one of the most striking features of the Indian skimmer (Rynchops albicollis). The Indian skimmer grows to a length of 40-43 cm. More widespread in winter, the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 12th November 2022
Today Current Affairs: 12th November 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
E-waste Management rules 2022
E-waste Management rules 2022: The government has notified E-waste (management) rules 2022, which will come into force from 1 April next year and apply to every manufacturer, producer , dismantler and recycler of e-waste Key provisions of the Rules: Restricted the use of hazardous substances (such as lead, mercury, and cadmium) in manufacturing electrical and […]
2nd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers Meeting
2nd BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers Meeting: India hosted the Second Agriculture Ministerial-level meeting of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). Highlights of the Meeting: India urged the member countries to cooperate in developing a comprehensive regional strategy to strengthen cooperation for the transformation of agriculture. It also urged the member […]
India Agribusiness Awards 2022
India Agribusiness Awards 2022: National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), was one of the organizations to be awarded the “India Agribusiness Awards 2022” for the best Agribusiness Award under the Fisheries Sector. National Fisheries Development Board(NFDB): The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) was established in 2006. It is an autonomous organization under the administrative control […]
11th Session Of The India-Belarus Inter-Governmental Commission
11th Session Of The India-Belarus Inter-Governmental Commission: The 11th Session of the India-Belarus Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation was held. Highlights of the Session: The Intergovernmental Commission reviewed the results of bilateral cooperation that took place after the tenth session of the Commission in 2020. While expressing satisfaction at the […]
Report On Municipal Finances : RBI
Report On Municipal Finances : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the Report on Municipal Finances, compiling and analyzing budgetary data for 201 Municipal Corporations (MCs) across all States. The RBI Report explores ‘Alternative Sources of Financing for Municipal Corporations’ as its theme. Findings: There have been several lacunae in the working […]
Global Offshore Wind Alliance
Global Offshore Wind Alliance: Nine countries including Britain, Germany, the United States and Japan joined an international alliance recently at the UN COP27 climate summit, to encourage the development of offshore wind power. The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), established to “remove barriers” to the energy. It was set up by the International Renewable Energy […]
Central Counterparty Clearing house (CCP)
Central Counterparty Clearing house (CCP): The European Union’s financial markets regulator European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said it will withdraw recognition of six Indian clearing bodies or central counterparties (CCPs). These six CCPs are Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL), Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL), NSE Clearing Ltd (NSCCL), Multi Commodity Exchange Clearing (MCXCCL), India […]
