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Zonal Council

In News Recently, the 23rd Central Zonal Council Meeting chaired by the Union Home Minister in Bhopal concluded. The Uttarakhand government has urged the Central government for an airport at Chaukhatia near Bharadisen of the state in the meeting. About Zonal Council History: The idea of creation of Zonal Councils was mooted by the first […]

Benami Law of 1988

In News Recently, the Supreme Court struck down one of the provisions of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act of 1988 which provides for the punishment of a maximum jail term of three years or a fine or both for those indulging in benami transactions. About the recent decision About the act of 1988:  The 1988 […]

Post-retirement Allowances to Supreme Court (SC) Judges

In News Recently, the Government has amended rules and increased post-retirement allowances to CJI, Supreme Court (SC) judges. Key Points Present: The Center amended service rules for Supreme Court judges by making additional post-retirement allowances The rules were amended under Supreme Court Judges (Salaries and Conditions of Service) Act, 1958. The changes come into effect […]

Fiscal Federalism

In News  Recently ,Chief Ministers expressed their concern about dwindling State revenues in a NITI Aayog meeting and the States  sought a higher share in the divisible pool of taxes and an extension of GST compensation. About Fiscal Federalism:  It deals with the division of financial powers as well as the functions between multiple levels […]

GI Tag to Mithila Makhana

In News Recently, Bihar’s Mithila Makhana has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag by the Union Government. The GI has been registered in the name of Mithilanchal Makhana Utpadak Sangh. Mithila Makhana and Bihar Fifth Product This is the fifth product from Bihar which is awarded the GI Tag. Bhagalpur’s Jardalu Mango, Katarni Dhaan […]

International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

In News  India secured the third position by winning five medals at the 15th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA)-2022 held in Kutaisi, Georgia, About IOAA  It is governed by a set of Statutes, initially derived from those of the International Physics Olympiad, and subsequently modified (through a voting process described in the statues) […]

Kerala Savari

In News  Kerala has launched ‘Kerala Savari’, the country’s first online taxi service owned by a State government, to ensure fair and decent service to passengers along with fair remuneration to auto-taxi workers.  Objectives and need The alleged unfair trade practices and violation of consumer rights by private app-based cab aggregators have come as a […]

Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP)

In News The Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT) has accused the makers of the Dolo-650 tablet of spending Rs 1,000 crore to distribute freebies to doctors for prescribing the medicine. About Background: The controversy took place following the income-tax raids on Bengaluru-based drugmaker Micro Labs, makers of popular paracetamol brand Dolo-650.  Issue:  Gift-giving in […]

India-Iran MoU on Seafarers

In News India and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the smooth movement of seafarers between both countries. More about the news MoU and the International Convention: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is signed on recognition of Certificates of Competency in Unlimited Voyages. It aims to help seafarers from both countries as per […]

Labelling System is Effective in Identifying Harmful Nutrients

In News Recently, a new study in India found that warning labels on food packets are most effective in helping consumers identify foods high in sugar, saturated fat and sodium as compared to other labelling formats. About the Study Background:  The study comes at a time when the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India […]