UN Removes Cannabis from ‘Most Dangerous Drug’ Category Why in News? In a decision that could influence the global use of medicinal marijuana, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, decades after they were first placed …
Promotion Of Millets And Millet Products Why in News? APEDA is formulating a strategy with Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR) and other stakeholders like National Institute Nutrition, CFTRI and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for perspective planning of five years for promotion of Millets and Millet products. Planning APEDA is preparing a perspective Action Plan …
1.5-times formula for crops MSP Why in News? Talks between farmer unions and the government failed to reach a resolution, as farmers refused to budge from their demand of the repeal of the three farm laws and the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020. The main bone of contention in these talks is the minimum support price …
AYUSH Day Care Therapy Centres Why in News? A proposal of Day Care Therapy Center facility under Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy systems for central government employees and pensioners has been approved by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare. Private Day Care Therapy centers of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy will be empanelled under Central Government …
Sabarimala ‘Swamy Prasadam’ Why in News? Department of Posts has decided to deliver Sabarimala ‘Swamy Prasadam’ to devotees across the country at their doorstep. About Agreement Kerala Postal Circle entered into an agreement with Travancore Devaswom Board for this purpose creating a tailor made product. The devotees can now book the Swami Prasadam from any …
Kashmir, India and the OIC Why in News? Recently, India hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for making factually incorrect and unwarranted references to Jammu and Kashmir. The 47th session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers at Niamey, Niger, had made a reference to India over its policies on J&K. What …
SCO International Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage Why in News? Vice President of India & Chair of the SCO Council of Heads of Government in 2020, launched the first ever SCO Online Exhibition on Shared Buddhist Heritage, during the 19th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of Government (SCO CHG). Developed by? Developed and …