In news: The United States has decided to disinvite China from participating in the Rim of the Pacific naval exercise, held near Hawaii. The decision to withdraw the invitation extended to China was made in response to Chinese activity in the South China Sea. Background: China first participated in the RIMPAC exercises in 2014,... Continue Reading →
In news: MHA has created a new Division to address issues of women safety comprehensively. About the Women Safety Division: The division, headed by a joint secretary level officer, would deal with all aspects of women’s safety in coordination with the relevant ministries, departments and state governments. Besides dealing with crimes against women, the... Continue Reading →
In news: Inter-State Council Standing Committee under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh completes its deliberations on Punchhi Commission report. Background: The recommendations in Volume VI of the Punchhi Commission report are related to Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure. The recommendations in Volume VII are related to Socio-economic Development, Public... Continue Reading →
In news: Food Processing Ministry to collaborate with international labs for wider acceptability of NIFTEM approved products. About NIFTEM: NIFTEM is the brainchild of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI)Government of India. It was created to cater to the needs of various stakeholders such as entrepreneurs, food processing industry, exporters, policy makers, government... Continue Reading →
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