Context: The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (MoFAHD) has launched the 21st Livestock Census. This census, which has been conducted every five years since its inception in 1919-20, plays a key role in understanding the livestock landscape in India. Key Aspects of the Livestock Census Last Census Innovations: …

Context: The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has launched a $25 million Pandemic Fund Project aimed at strengthening animal health security in India for better pandemic preparedness and response. Overview of the Pandemic Fund Origin: The fund was established under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency to support essential investments in …

Context: The Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) 2024 between India and the UAE has replaced the earlier Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPPA), aimed at fostering stronger economic cooperation between the two nations. The UAE, accounting for 3% of India’s total FDI, has invested around $19 billion in India between …