GS-3 GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS AS IMPORTED FOOD CROPS The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in a recent order has set 1% threshold for Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in food crops imported into India. Earlier in August 2020, FSSAI had issued the order that 24 food crops the …

GS-3 NGT SUGGESTS NATIONAL RIVER REJUVENATION MECHANISM Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Ministry of Jal Shakti to devise an appropriate National River Rejuvenation Mechanism for effective monitoring of steps to curb pollution and for rejuvenation of all polluted river stretches across the country. Assessment of the CPCB: …

GS-2 SAME SEX MARRIAGE Recently, the Central Government opposed same-sex marriage in Delhi High Court stating that a marriage in India can be recognised only if it is between a “biological man” and a “biological woman” capable of producing children. Background: Petitions, seeking recognition of same sex marriages under the …

GS-2 INDIA-CHINA HOTLINE Recently, India and China announced that both have agreed to establish a Hotline.     Hotline: The decision to install a Hotline between the two countries was taken over a telephonic meeting between India’s External Affairs Minister and China’s Foreign Affairs Minister. Hotline is a direct telephone …

GS-2 E-DAAKHIL PORTAL E-Daakhil portal for consumer grievance redressal is operational in 15 States/UTs. What is E-Daakhil Portal? It is a portal for e-filing of consumer complaints with the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC) and other consumer commissions. It was launched by the NCDRC in September 2020 with Delhi …

GS-3 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR COAL SECTOR Government has put major thrust on sustainable development in coal mining and is taking multi-pronged action on both environmental & social fronts. The Ministry of Coal has undertaken several out-of-the-box measures besides regular environmental monitoring and mitigation during mining operation in order to sustainably …