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Spin Scheme: KVIC

In Context The SPIN (Strengthening the Potential of India) scheme was recently launched by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to help potters become self-sufficient. SPIN scheme It is an initiative through which KVIC will make it easier for potters to obtain low-interest bank loans, allowing them to diversify their businesses and increase their […]

3rd State Food Safety Index

In News  Recently, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya released the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s 3rd State Food Safety Index (SFSI). About It aimed to determine the performance of States across five major parameters of Food Safety. The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare felicitated nine States/UTs […]

Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK)

In News Recently, the Central Government issued “uniform” parameters for fortified rice kernels (FRK) for grade ‘A’ and common rice. About The specifications have been issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. The fortified rice is to be distributed under various government schemes, including the public distribution system (PDS) and midday […]

Iran denounces ‘unilateralism’ as it becomes full SCO member

In News In the recent Dushanbe Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Iran was given full membership. Now the total number of full members in SCO has gone up to 9. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has emphasised regional multilateralism as a countering force against unilateralism. Key Highlights of Iranian President’s Speech Shun unilateralism Iran criticised the […]

India Saudi Arabia Meeting

In News Recently, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia and the External Affairs Minister of India held a meeting in New Delhi. Key Points of the Meeting This is the first ministerial visit from Saudi Arabia to India since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic.  Both ministers discussed all issues related to their bilateral relationship […]

World Bank Group Scrapped Ease of Doing Business Index Report

In News Recently, the World Bank Group scrapped its flagship publication, the ‘Doing Business’ report. This report published the influential annual ranking of countries on the Ease of Doing Business (EDB) index.  Why was the Publication Scrapped? The Group acted on its commissioned study to examine the ethical issues flagged in preparing the 2018 and […]

Blue Flag Certification of Indian Beaches

In News  Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Pondicherry beaches in India has been accorded the coveted ‘Blue Flag’ certification, taking the total number of such beaches in the country to 10.  About  Blue Flag certification, has also given re-certification for 8 nominated beaches Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   11 India protests new UK jab rules, US to open to fully vaccinated in November   Explained: What UK’s new Covid-19 travel rules mean for a flyer from India (IR) What is vaccine diplomacy? What are current rules regarding UK […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   COVID19 vaccine export to resume   ( Governance/IR) Significance of India’s decision to resume the export of COVID-19 vaccines under ‘Vaccine Maitri’, about ‘Vaccine Maitri’ and what is India’s commitment towards the world for the collective fight against the […]

Humboldt Penguins

In News  Recently, Mumbai’s Byculla Zoo announced the addition of two new Humboldt penguin chicks this year.  About  The Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) belongs to a genus that is commonly known as the ‘banded’ group.  They are medium-sized species among at least 17 species.  They are endemic to the Pacific coasts of Chile and Peru.  […]

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