Context: The Spices Board is work with the codex to establish limits for ethylene oxide (ETO) usage in spices. More on news The Codex Alimentarius Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH) Ethylene
Context: Recently, Ruskin Bond has been awarded the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship. More on the news Sahitya Akademi Fellowship The Sahitya Akademi About Ruskin Bond Achievements of Ruskin Bond:- Also Read: India Tops Global
Context: According to the Keep It On coalition report, India had the most internet shutdowns worldwide in 2023, marking the sixth consecutive year it has held this record. Key Findings of the Report Also
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued the first set of citizenship certificates under the new Citizenship (Amendment) Act Rules. More on the news: About the Citizenship (Amendment) Act:
Context: Centre Blocks Over 1,000 Skype IDs Used by Cybercriminals. More on the news: According to the Home Ministry this was an organized economic online crime and it was being
Context: The GANHRI, a UN-affiliated body, has once again deferred the re-accreditation of India's NHRC for the second consecutive year. Key Highlights: National Human Right Commission of India Background: Global
Context: Recently, the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) released the Quarterly Bulletin (January-March 2024) Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). Key Findings Unemployment Rate (UR): Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR): Worker
Context: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed a biocontrol agent, Trichoderma asperellum (2% WP), to combat foot rot disease in Basmati rice. Key points: Foot Rot Disease in Basmati Rice Foot
Context: Recently, Hamas agreed to a three-phase ceasefire, but Israel found the terms diluted and thus unacceptable. More on the News: The three-phase ceasefire proposal: Why Israel rejected the proposal: What is next? Also
Context: Richard Slayman, the first human recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant, passed away around two months after the surgery. About Xeno transplantation It is a medical procedure