Ls Clears Consumer Protection Bill

World & Indian GeographyBy IQRA IASDecember 21, 2018

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-21 OPINION Relevant for: World & Indian Geography Topic: Rights Issues – Consumer Rights in India For the second consecutive day on Thursday, the Lok Sabha passed two Bills amid protests by members of the Congress, the TDP and the AIADMK. Besides the Consumer Protection Bill, 2018, which seeks to replace…

Packaging Of Foodgrain In Jute Bags Made Mandatory

World & Indian GeographyBy IQRA IASDecember 20, 2018

Source : www.thehindu.com  Date : 2018-12-20 OPINION Relevant for: World & Indian Geography Topic: Factors responsible for Location & Distribution of Primary Industries in World The Centre has mandated the packaging of 100% of foodgrain and 20% of sugar in jute bags for 2018-19 but has also left the window open for the dilution of the…

Come June, Groundwater Extraction Will Invite A Fee

World & Indian GeographyBy IQRA IASDecember 14, 2018

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-12-14 OPINION Relevant for: World & Indian Geography Topic: Distribution of key natural resources – Water Resources incl. Rivers & related issues in world & India In a bid to promote conservation of groundwater, the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has notified a water conservation fee (WCF) that industries will need to…

India, China Join Hands To Promote Tea Globally

World & Indian GeographyBy IQRA IASDecember 14, 2018

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-12-14 OPINION Relevant for: World & Indian Geography Topic: Agriculture and Major Crops of the World Popular drink:China imports 30 million kg of black tea annually.Ritu Raj Konwar Two apex industry organisations, Indian Tea Association (ITA) and China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA), have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote green…

Pm Hands Over Tricolour To Arunima Sinha On Her Expedition To Mount Vinson, Antarctica

World & Indian GeographyBy IQRA IASDecember 13, 2018

Source : www.pib.nic.in Date : 2018-12-13 OPINION Relevant for: World & Indian Geography Topic: Physical Geography of Antarctica incl. important Geopolitical regions Prime Minister’s Office PM hands over tricolour to Arunima Sinha on her expedition to Mount Vinson, Antarctica Posted On: 12 DEC 2018 6:18PM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, handed…