COALBED METHANE POLICY, 1997
Why in news? The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has brought out following policies/notifications after Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Policy 1997: Policy for extension of exploration phases for exploration and production under CBM contracts in 2007. Guidelines for pricing and commercial utilization of CBM in 2011. Notification for grant of right to exploration and […]
WTO Ruling against India
Why in news? A Dispute Settlement Panel of WTO in its report issued to members on 31 October 2019 has ruled India’s export promotion schemes (e.g. Merchandise Exports from India Scheme, Export Oriented Units Scheme, Special Economic Zone Scheme, Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme and Duty Free Imports for Exporters Scheme etc) to be export […]
Starch-based materials developed to stop rapid blood loss during accidents
After a serious injury, few challenges are more urgent than stopping life-threatening bleeding. Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology, have developed a starch-based ‘hemostat’ material that concentrates the natural clotting factors in blood by physically absorbing excess fluid. The biodegradable microparticles that combine to form […]
RASTRIYA KISHORE SWASTHYA KARYAKRAM
Why in news? The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched a health programme for adolescents, in the age group of 10-19 years, which would target their nutrition, reproductive health and substance abuse, among other issues. Details The Rashtriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram was launched on 7th January, 2014. The key principle of this programme is adolescent […]
REGISTRY OF RARE DISEASES
Why in news? The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare published a national policy for the treatment of 450 ‘rare diseases’. Overview of the Registry of rare Diseases policy: Among other measures, the policy intends to kickstart a registry of rare diseases, which will be maintained by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). According […]
BLUE REVOLUTION
India, one of the major fish producing nations in the world stands 2nd in aquaculture production in the world. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing various schemes/programmes for development of fisheries sector with a view towards enhancement of fish production. The schemes and facilities provided to small and medium farmers for […]
CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT , 1986 vs CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT , 2019
Consumer Protection Act The existing Consumer Protection Act, 1986 provide for protection of the rights of the consumers. Under the provisions of the said Act, a three tier quasi-judicial mechanism, called Consumer Fora, has been established at the District, State and National levels to provide simple, inexpensive and speedy redressal to consumer disputes. Besides, the […]
WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN INDIA
At present, India has 38 World Heritage Sites. The world heritage sites are well conserved and in good shape. Name of Site State Agra Fort (1983) Uttar Pradesh Ajanta Caves (1983) Maharashtra Ellora Caves (1983) Maharashtra Taj Mahal (1983) Uttar Pradesh Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984) Tamil […]
Jatir Pita’ Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall participate in the 100th Birth Anniversary celebrations of ‘Jatir Pita’ Bangabandhu, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, in Bangladesh tomorrow via video message. He served as the first President of Bangladesh and later as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh from 17 April 1971 until his assassination on 15 August 1975. He is considered to be the driving […]
MISSION SOLAR CHAKRA
Solar Chakras are to be operated using solar power which is a renewable energy source. It will help in development of Green Economy as it is an environment friendly programme. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has launched the Mission Solar Charkha in 2018-19 for implementation of 50 Solar Charkha Clusters across […]