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Why in the news? Recent notification of Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu raised concerns among forest-dwellers. source: IE About Concerns of Forest-Dwellers: They fear denial of their rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006 (FRA). Allegations of district and state administrations violating relevant laws surfaced. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A clause in the India-EFTA trade agreement draft may delay access to affordable generic drugs in India by at least six years. source:themirror About Trade Agreement : It involves restricting reliance on undisclosed test data for drug approval. Intellectual property rights remain a contentious issue in negotiations. EFTA negotiations in Delhi …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India faces the risk of trade disputes at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over food subsidies. source:sociocosmo India’s Vulnerability to potential Trade Disputes: India has invoked the ‘peace clause’ at the WTO multiple times for exceeding the 10% subsidy ceiling on rice procurement. This is crucial as farmers demand a law …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India UAE pact involves Bilateral Investment Treaty aimed to boost investments in both countries. Connecting digital payment platforms such as UPI (India) and AANI (UAE) to facilitate cross-border transactions. source:rauias Highlights of India, UAE ink pacts: Cooperation in energy sector and digital infrastructure projects discussed. Agreements on cultural cooperation and heritage …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Establishment of Multi-Stakeholder Partnership (MSP) Committee in 2022 by the government. Objective: Address societal challenges through collaboration among government, private sector, and civil society. About Committee on MSP Issue: Shanta Kumar Committee 2015: Only 6% farmers received MSP ,Implies 94% farmers not benefited. Sanjay Agrawal Committee 2022. Aims to enhance transparency …
Read MoreAgro-based Industries in India Major Types of Agro–based Industries Food Processing Industries: These industries are involved in the processing and transformation of agricultural products into various food items, such as rice milling, flour milling, sugar refining, and edible oil extraction. Beverage Industries: These include the production of beverages like fruit juices, soft drinks, and alcoholic …
Read MoreMarketing of Agricultural Produce: Systems in Place Marketing of agricultural produce refers to the process of planning, ex, and governing various activities involved in the distribution and sale of agricultural products, from the agricultural fields to the final consumers or intermediate buyers. Major Marketing Systems Rural Primary Markets Rural primary markets mainly consist of seasonal …
Read More@newsonair – EduMinOfIndia News The Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) is a transformative initiative that was implemented in accordance with the National Education Policy and the National Credit and Qualifications Framework. About APAAR It aims to provide a unified and accessible academic experience for all students in India by assigning each student a unique …
Read MoreSyllabus : Sociology Optional : Science and Religion GS 4 : Ethics , Integrity and Aptitude Focus: In India, the juxtaposition of religion as a revered entity and science as a financial resource creates a unique dichotomy. While religion serves as a sacred cow and a cash cow, science often finds itself in a similar …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy, Changes in Industrial Policy and their Effects on Industrial Growth. Focus: The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped global economic perspectives. Retreat from globalization is evident, with an increasing focus on industrial policy and state-led economic interventions. Prominent examples include the Inflation Reduction Act in …
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