According to the media reports, India may look at importing dairy products, if needed, as there is a supply constraint for such items due to milk production remaining stagnant in the last fiscal year. Key points
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Weak flush season: India may look at importing dairy products
Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs)
Recently the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), which governs UPI, intimated the banks that they can now levy charges on merchant transactions made through Prepaid Instrument wallets using UPI. About Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) (Source: The Hindu)
India Justice Report 2022
Karnataka tops the list of states and Union Territories in providing access to justice and three other southern states figure among the best five, according to the India Justice Report 2022. About India Justice Report 2022
India & Bhutan plan to set up first Integrated Check Post along border near Jaigaon
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on April 5. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral cooperation to further boost their relationship. Key points
Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023
The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on April 5. The Bill was introduced by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister. Key points
‘Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran gets GI tag
Mircha’ rice of Bihar’s West Champaran has been awarded the GI tag. Key points
Finland officially joins NATO as its 31st member
Finland on 4th April officially became the 31st member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking a major shift in the security landscape in northeastern Europe. Key points About Finland About NATO
Prices of essential medicines down by 6.73%, says Health Ministry
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) said drugmakers had been allowed to increase prices by up to 12.2 per cent of essential medicines from April 1, based on the change in the wholesale price index (WPI). Key points
1st Ministerial-Level Meeting of India – Netherlands Joint Working Group
The 1st Ministerial-level meeting of the Joint Working Group between India and the Netherlands was held on April 3 in New Delhi. Key points In April 2021 during a virtual meeting between the Prime Ministers of India and the Netherlands ‘Strategic Water Partnership’ was launched. On 29th March 2022, the ‘Strategic Water Partnership’ was signed by the Union Minister for Jal Shakti and Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Netherlands.
Basohli Painting from Jammu gets GI Tag
The world-famous Basohli Painting from Kathua district of Jammu division has received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. About Basohli Paintings
Amogha-III ATGM
Bharat Dynamics (BDL) has successfully conducted a field firing test of its latest 3rd generation man-portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Amogha-III. This indigenous missile has been developed under Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP). About Amogha-III ATGM
Eravikulam National Park (ENP)
Eravikulam National Park (ENP) in Kerala has a new attraction — a Fernarium setup inside the park. About Fern
RLV LEX: ISRO successfully conducts the Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission
ISRO successfully conducted the Reusable Launch Vehicle Autonomous Landing Mission (RLV LEX). The test was conducted at the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), Chitradurga, Karnataka on April 2, 2023. Key points
Georgia becomes first American state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia
In the United States, Georgia Assembly has passed a resolution condemning Hinduphobia, making it the first American State to take such a legislative measure. Key points
WHO certifies Azerbaijan and Tajikistan as malaria-free
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Azerbaijan and Tajikistan for achieving elimination of malaria in their territories. The certification follows a sustained, century-long effort to stamp out the disease by the 2 countries. With this announcement, a total of 41 countries and 1 territory have been certified as malaria-free by WHO, including 21 countries in the European Region.