Recently, Prime Minister inaugurated the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) 2022 at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida. International Dairy Federation is the leading source of scientific and technical expertise for all stakeholders of the dairy chain. Since 1903, IDF’s network of dairy experts has provided a mechanism …

Recently, the government of India organized a Virtual Networking Meet for Agri and Food Geographical Indication (GI) products in association with the Embassy of India, Doha and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar. This Meet provided a platform for interaction between the India exporters and importers of Qatar on the strength of India in export of agri and food products …

According to the recent National Statistical Office (NSO) data, the retail inflation rose to 7% in July, 2022 and the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) declined to a four-month low of 2.4% in July,2022 as against a growth of 11.5% in 2021. Nine of the 22 manufacturing sub-sectors reported a contraction in output, including food products, …

Recently, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has applied to the University Grants Commission (UGC) for the deemed university status. The government’s proposal to make the NCERT an institute of national importance is on hold. Benefits: The status would allow NCERT to offer its own graduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees and have autonomy in terms …

The Serious Frauds Investigation Office (SFIO) has arrested the alleged mastermind of a widespread racket involving the setting up of shell companieswith Chinese links and supply of dummy directors. SFIO was assigned by the government to investigate Jillian Consultants India Pvt Ltd and 32 other companies. Shell Companies A shell company is a firm that does not …

Recently, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) launched operation ‘Gear Box’ to stop heroin smuggling, seizes 39.5 kg of contraband from Kolkata port. The heroin was examined and seized under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Operation Gear Box Operation Gear Box is conducted to detect the hidden drugs in the …

Recently, Germany launched the world’s first fleet of fully hydrogen-powered trains, these are emissions-free trains that can reach speeds of 140 kilometres per hour and can run about 1,000 km before the tank runs dry. Hydrogen fuel cells are a clean, reliable, quiet, and efficient source of high-quality electric power. They use hydrogen …

Recently, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer used soft policing to crack down on illegal hooch distilleries in Solapur (Maharashtra). Hooch is made when ‘country alcohol’ or cheap distilled liquor (desi daru) is adulterated with industrial alcohol or methanol to increase its intoxicating potency. National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data show …

Recently, the second Anniversary of Pradhan MantriMatsyaSampadaYojana (PMMSY) was celebrated. PMMSY envisages generation of 68 lakh Employment by the end of 2024-25. PMMSY was introduced by the Government of India, as part of the ‘AtmaNirbhar Bharat’package with the investment of Rs. 20,050 crores, the highest ever investment in the Fishery sector. Fishermen are provided with insurance cover, financial assistance …

Recently, the Prime Minister paid rich tributes to Acharya VinobaBhave on his birth Anniversary. VinayakNarahariBhave was born on 11th September 1895 in Gagode, Bombay Presidency (Maharashtra). He was the eldest son of NarahariShambhu Rao and Rukmini Devi. Acharya VinobaBhave was a nonviolence activist, freedom activist, social reformer and spiritual teacher. Being an avid follower of Mahatma Gandhi, Vinoba upheld …