Bioethanol Blending of Petrol The government has set targets of 10% bioethanol blending of petrol by 2022 and to raise it to 20% by 2030 under the Ethanol Blended Programme (EBP). The EBP was launched in line with the National Biofuels Policy, 2018. Key Points Many countries, including India, have adopted ethanol blending in petrol […]
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ASEAN What is the ASEAN? In response to escalating tensions among the post-colonial states of the Asia-Pacific, a regional organisation called the Association of Southeast Asian Nations was founded to advance political and social stability. “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” is the ASEAN motto. Asean Day is observed on August 8. Jakarta, Indonesia hosts
Peter Pan Syndrome Recently, a special court in Mumbai granted bail to an accused of sexually assaulting a minor as he was suffering from Peter Pan Syndrome (PPS). A syndrome is a combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Key Points About: PPS is a psychological condition that is used to
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AgriStack The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare has entered into an MoU with Microsoft Corporation to start a pilot project in 100 villages to create a ‘Unified Farmer Service Interface’ through its cloud computing services. AgriStack The AgriStack is a collection of technologies and digital databases proposed by the Central Government focusing on
Tax Inspectors Without Borders Programme Recently, the Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB), a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), launched its programme in Bhutan. India was chosen as the Partner Jurisdiction and has provided the Tax Expert for this programme. Key Points About:
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Enforcement Directorate About Enforcement Directorate: It is a Multi Disciplinary Organization mandated with the task of enforcing the provisions of two special fiscal laws – Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) and Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Historical background: The origin of this Directorate goes back to 1st May, 1956, when an
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4th Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan Why in News Recently, the Ramgarh Vishdhari wildlife sanctuary received a nod from the National Tiger Conservation Authority’s (NTCA) technical committee to become the 4th Tiger reserve of Rajasthan. This will be the 52nd Tiger Reserve of India. The Global Tiger Day, celebrated on 29th July, is an annual event
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Land for Life Award: UN Why in News Recently, Shyam Sundar Jyani, a Rajasthan-based climate activist, has won the prestigious United Nations‘ Land for Life Award for his environment conservation concept, Familial Forestry. The winner was announced on 17th June 2021 which is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Familial Forestry means transferring
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7th International Day of Yoga Seventh International Day of Yoga (21st June 2021) is being celebrated by the Ministry of Culture at 75 cultural heritage locations across the country. Key Points Proposed by India: The idea of International Day of Yoga (IDY) was proposed by India during the opening of the 69th session of the
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Basic countries: What is a BASIC? The four countries’ agreement, which was signed on November 28, 2009, led to the formation of the BASIC group. They consist of Brazil, South Africa, India, and China, four sizable newly industrialised nations. Meaning of the grouping: The signatory countries share a same perspective on the
