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24 Aug, 2022
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To facilitate the movement of seafarers from both nations in accordance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) (1978). for Seafarers, India and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Despite CAATSA sanctions on Iran by the USA, and rising China's influence on Iran, India has continued to engage with Iran. The future must be focused on areas of convergence, where both nations may cooperate to advance their shared goals because they have mutual knowledge of one another's interests.
Also, Read - Central Bank Digital Currency
Source: The Hindu
The Dolo-650 tablet manufacturers have been charged by the Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT) with spending Rs 1,000 crore on gifts for doctors who prescribe the medication.
Problem:
A petition asking for guidance from the Centre to give UCPMP a legislative foundation and make it functional, transparent, and accountable is being heard by the Supreme Court.
Also, Read - Kerala Savari
Source: The Hindu
According to a recent report, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) may be implemented gradually, starting with wholesale enterprises during the current fiscal year.
We're anticipating an official statement from the RBI that will go into more detail on how people will use the Digital Rupee
Also, Read - China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Source: The Hindu
The Union Government recently recognized Mithila Makhana in Bihar with the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag.
The Mithilanchal Makhana Utpadak Sangh is the name under which the GI has been registered.
Significance
Also, Read - India-Iran Pact on Seafarers
Source: The Indian Express
To guarantee fair and courteous service to customers as well as fair compensation for auto-taxi workers, Kerala has launched "Kerala Savari," the nation's first online taxi service run by a State government.
Governments are quite concerned about the alleged unfair business practices and violations of consumer rights by private, app-based taxi aggregators.
As a result, the Keralan government decided to create an app-based platform to provide the general public with auto-taxi service.
Also, Read - GI Tag to Mithila Makhana/Foxnut
Source: The Hindu
Forever Chemicals In a recent investigation, researchers discovered that per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) are present in rainwater from various locations throughout the world. They are also known as "Forever Chemicals" due to their propensity to persist for extended peri
Women Scientists in India Recently, Dr N. Kalaiselvi was appointed as director of the country's main organization for research and development i.e. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, becoming the organization's first female director general (CSIR). Statistics on women i
First HFC Bus Indigenously Developed in India Recently, India's first hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) bus was introduced by the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology. A pilot facility for the synthesis of bisphenol-A, a crucial feedstock for the production of epoxy resins, poly
Mandala Art Artists from all around the world have altered mandala patterns, adding their own interpretations and painting them as their own. About Mandala Sanskrit term that means "circle" or "centre" literally. It is described by a geometric arrangement that typic
Supercharged Biotech Rice Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences recently demonstrated how a transcriptional regulator can increase grain yields and speed up rice growth. Image Source - Science The grain output from this "supercharged biotech rice" is 40% hi
Alpha Ship: INS Vikrant The first indigenous aircraft carrier built in India INS VIKRANT will soon join the fleet. By adopting the name, crest, and pennant number (R11) of India's first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, it will join the navy force. About INS VIKRANT Beginning in
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor China's recent investments in infrastructure projects under its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have decreased, while it's short- and medium-term support to partner nations has increased, according to research from the Green Finance and Development Centre.
Lord Curzon and his policies The West Bengal government recently made the decision to install a statue of Radharani, the wife of Maharaja Bijay Chand Mahatab of Bardhaman, in front of the Lord Curzon Gate. When Curzon visited the town in 1903, Mahtab had already completed the gate. From 18
Ocean Diversity Pact Deliberations on a groundbreaking deal to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas are being held in New York by a delegation from India and other UN members. 2018 saw the start of a number of conferences aimed at developing international regulations under the 1982 UN
Tilapia Aquaculture Project The Tilapia Aquaculture Project with Israeli Technology has received funding from the Technology Development Board (TDB), which was motivated by the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The Ministry of Science and Technology is home to the Technology Develo
Arctic Snailfish with Freeze Proteins Scientists have discovered a fluorescent snailfish (Liparis gibbus) with antifreeze proteins coursing through its veins beneath a Greenland glacier. By doing this, snailfish may stop ice crystals from building up in their cells and bodily fluids. Ab
Exo-moons Recently, with the aid of ground-based and space telescopes, scientists found approximately 5,000 exoplanets. About Exomoons Exomoons are regarded as those naturally occurring satellites that orbit exoplanets. Exomoons around any of these planets, though, are still untrac
Jal Jeevan Abhiyan: Goa becomes the first Har Ghar Jal certified state. Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (D&NH and D&D) recently earned the distinction of being the nation's first "Har Ghar Jal"-certified States and UTs, respectively. A Gram Sab
CAROTAR, 2020 In a recent circular, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) advised customs officials to apply the CAROTAR (Customs Administration of Rules of Origin under Trade Agreements) Rules, 2020 with care and to ensure that their actions are consistent with the rules of a
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