Recently, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched the Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for fish farmers. The app was developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) and National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB). Important points: It aims to disseminate the latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to the aqua farmers of …

Recently, an Indian named Ganesan Sandhirakasan has won the top prize in a government-initiated competition for migrant workers in Singapore for his performance of Silambam. Important points: Silambam is an ancient weapon-based martial art that emerged in Tamilakam, which is now Tamil Nadu region of India. It is one of the oldest martial arts in the world. The …

Recently, the first shipment of Geographical Indication (GI) certified Bhalia variety of wheat was exported to Kenya and Sri Lanka from Gujarat. Important points: The Bhalia variety of wheat received GI certification in July, 2011. This Wheat has high protein content and is sweet in taste. This crop is grown mostly across the Bhal region of Gujarat which includes Ahmedabad, …

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has inaugurated the online filing of Authorised Economic Operators (AEO) applications. The web application is designed to ensure continuous real-time and digital monitoring of physically filed AEO applications for timely intervention and expedience. Important points: AEO is a programme (2007) under the aegis of the World …

The Supreme Court has directed the Union of India and all States to file status reports on the latest developments regarding vacancies and pendency in the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs). Important points: The CIC was established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005). It is not a constitutional …

Recently, a Virtual meeting between India’s Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and a Member of the European Commission (EC), Agriculture was held. The strong momentum of the India-European Union (EU) relations especially since the last India-EU Summit in July, 2020 was acknowledged. Earlier, Indian Prime Minister participated in the India-European Union (EU) Leaders’ Meeting. Important points: …