Month: March 2019

GI Certification for five varieties of Indian coffee In News: The DPIIT has recently awarded Geographical Indication (GI) to five varieties of Indian coffee. Coffee varieties that have received the GI recognition: Coorg Arabica coffee: grown specifically in the region Read More …

Island protection zone (IPZ) 2019 for Andaman and Nicobar In News: The union environment ministry has notified island protection zone (IPZ) 2019 for Andaman and Nicobar. Details: The legal changes in the IPZ are aligned with the Niti Ayog’s proposal Read More …

Mission Shakti In News: Indian scientists have successfully conducted Mission Shakti shooting down a live satellite target in the low earth orbit (LEO). Details: Mission Shakti is a joint programme of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Read More …

Global MPI 2018 In News: Global MPI 2018 Report prepared by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Details: Definition of MPI poor: The report measures multidimensional poverty index, which it says can Read More …

Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) In News: ISRO has launched a special programme for school children called Yuva Vigyani Karyakram or Young Scientist Programme. Highlights of the programme: The programme aims at imparting basic knowledge on space technology, space science and Read More …

Superstats- a new metrics to analyse the game of cricket In News: Superstats, a new metrics to analyse the game of cricket, has been launched by ESPNcricinfo in partnership with Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Details: Superstats is a combination Read More …

Indian Forest Act amendment In News: In an attempt to address contemporary challenges to India’s forests, the government is amending the Indian Forest Act, 1927. Highlights of the draft: The amendment accords significant powers to India’s forest officers — including Read More …

Social Media Platforms Present Voluntary Code of Ethics In News: Social media platforms and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) have presented a ‘Voluntary Code of Ethics for the General Election 2019 to the Election Commission of India. Read More …

Worldwide Cost of Living 2019 In News: The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the report of the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019. Details: The Survey compares more than 400 individual prices across 160 products and services in cities around Read More …

GST Council In News: The GST council is the key decision-making body that will take all important decisions regarding the GST. The GST Council dictates tax rate, tax exemption, the due date of forms, tax laws, and tax deadlines, keeping Read More …