Why in news: Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers issued a memo announcing the implementation of the “One Nation One Fertiliser” scheme under which a single brand and logo for fertilisers will have to be used by all manufacturers under the Centre’s fertiliser subsidy scheme newly renamed as a Prime Minister’s scheme- “Pradhanmantri Bhartiya Janurvarak […]
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Competition (Amendment) Bill 2022,UPSC current dose
Why in news: The Indian Competition Act was ordained in 2002, but it succeeded in effect almost seven years later. The Competition Commission primarily pursues three issues of anti-competitive practices in the market: 1. Anti-competitive agreements 2. Abuse of dominance and 3. combinations. History of amendments As the dynamics of the market fluctuate quickly due […]
What is Rohingya refugees, Why in news in India UPSC current dose
Why in news: Union Housing Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted that Rohingya refugees would be moved to flats meant for economically weaker sections (EWS), and delivered with basic amenities and police security. The Minister said, “India respects & follows the UN Refugee Convention 1951 & provides refuge to all, regardless of their race, religion or […]
What is India VPN rule, why in news UPSC IAS 2023
very important current affairs and Science and technology topic for pre as well as mains…. just read VPN what is vpn, why in news. Why in news India’s cybersecurity agency passed a rule mandating VPN providers to record and keep their customers’ logs for 180 days. It also asked these firms to collect and store […]
NASA Artemis Moon mission, UPSC IAS trending dose
Recently NASA rolled out its Artemis I moon mission to the launch pad for testing at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, United States. What is the Artemis mission? NASA’s Artemis mission is glorified as the next generation of lunar research and is named after the twin sister of Apollo from Greek mythology. To land […]
Mekedatu water project, UPSC IAS trending dose
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are directing a political conflict over the Mekedatu drinking water project across river Cauvery. Within days of the Tamil Nadu Assembly’s resolution against the project, Karnataka’s legislative assembly is put to respond with an outcome striving the project’s timely commission and approvals from the Centre. What is the Mekedatu water project? […]
Deocha Pachami coal block, India’s largest coal block facing protests, UPSC IAS trending dose
The West Bengal government Deocha Pachami coal block mining project at Mohammad Bazar in Birbhum district has run into obstacles over land obtainment. Know about Deocha Pachami Coal Block Deaucha Panchami coal block of Birbhum Coalfield Area is World’s Second Largest Coal Block situated in West Bengal. This coal mine is the largest coal mine or coal block […]
WHO pandemic treaty, New rules for dealing with pandemics in future, UPSC IAS trending dose
Partners of the World Health Organisation (WHO) held the first round of negotiations towards the pandemic treaty on February 24, 2022. The conference was intended for deciding on ways of working and timelines for a “convention, agreement or another international instrument” to prevent further pandemics and to improve the preparedness and response in case of […]
What is SWIFT, How ban will impact Russian economy, UPSC IAS trending dose
Just, in a move to counter Russia’s war over Ukraine, the US and the European Commission published a joint announcement to prohibit some Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) messaging system. What is SWIFT? SWIFT is a messaging system utilized by banks and financial organizations globally for the rapid exchange […]
What is Permanent Indus Commission, Indus Waters Treaty, UPSC IAS trending dose
A 10-member panel from India will visit Pakistan to follow the 117th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission. Under the Indus Water Treaty, it is necessary to hold a meeting at least once every year ending March 31. (The two countries hold a yearly meeting to discuss alliance on the Indus River System, as defined […]