Context: Central banks around the world, added 53 tonne of gold to their reserves, of which the Reserve Bank of India’s addition was 8 tonne, the World Gold Council (WGC) said. India’s Gold Reserves Reasons for Repatriating Gold Why RBI Keeps Gold Reserves Overseas
Government Schemes on Technology and Innovation in Agriculture
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AgriTech
Context: Vritti will launch sophisticated analytical tools that will help farmers understand market rates in a more detailed manner and track their financial performance. A credit control module will be launched to enable commission agents to manage outstanding debts and assess the creditworthiness of buyers. Key Features: Government Schemes on Technology and Innovation in Agriculture Source
Sustainable Agriculture
Sustainable agriculture is a method of farming that aims to produce food and livestock while minimizing its environmental impact. It aims to balance the need for food production with the preservation of the environment. Sustainable Agriculture Practices Schemes to Promote Sustainable Agriculture Schemes for Welfare of Farmers
Trade Unions
Context: Trade unions demand for increasing minimum EPFO pension 5 times to Rs 5,000 per month, immediate constitution of the 8th Pay Commission and higher taxes on super rich in the upcoming 2025-26 Budget. Trade Unions A trade union, also known as a labor union, is a group of workers who come together to protect and promote the interests and welfare of themselves. Trade unions are membership-based organizations that work to improve the relationship between employers and employees. Constitutional Status The right to form trade unions is a fundamental right in the Indian Constitution, guaranteed under Article 19(1)(c). This right includes the freedom to form associations or unions, and the right to conduct meetings and discuss problems. 8th Pay Commision The Indian Pay Commission, which is established every ten years to adjust the pay and perks of Central Government Employees (CGEs) to inflation and rising living expenses, has been attracting attention from government employees and pensioners. The 7th Pay Commission was implemented in 2016, but the 8th Pay Commission is yet to be officially announced.
Bharatpol Portal
Context: Home minister Amit Shah will launch the Bharatpol portal to streamline the processing of requests by the country’s law enforcement agencies (LEAs) for international assistance, through Interpol, in criminal matters. Bharatpol Portal: Advancement in Law Enforcement for India Bharatpol portal was unveiled by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It is a tool prepared by the CBI to help advance international police cooperation.
National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
Context: Meta Platforms moved the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) challenging the Competition Commission of India (CCI) order imposing a fine of ₹ 213 crore on the tech giant for alleged abuse of its dominant position related to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy. National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) This is a quasi-judicial body with its constitutions under Section 410 of the Companies Act, 2013, for hearing appeals against the orders passed by the National Company Law Tribunal(s), NCLT.
Appointment Of Judges
Context: The Constitution’s framers debated the best way to appoint judges, balancing the sovereign function of making judicial appointments with ensuring the autonomy of the courts. Structure and Composition of the Supreme Court Previous Year Questions Mains Q) Critically examine the Supreme Court’s judgment on ‘National Judicial Appointments Commission Act, 2014’ with reference to appointment of judges of higher judiciary in India. (2017) Prelims Q) Consider the following statements:(2019) (1) The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review (2) Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of the judiciary Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Makaravilakku Festival
Why In News? To prevent overcrowding of devotees during the Makaravilakku festival at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, the police have requested the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to completely discontinue the spot-booking facility for pilgrims on the festival day. Makaravilakku Festival Makaravilakku is an annual festival held on Makara Sankranti in Kerala, India at the shrine of Sabarimala. The festival includes the Thiruvabharanam (sacred ornaments of the deity Ayyappan) procession and a congregation at the hill shrine of Sabarimala. The Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple The Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple (Malayalam pronunciation: [ʃabəɾimala]) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Ayyappan, who is also known as Dharma Shasta.
The International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL)
In a mutual exchange between India and Bangladesh amid strained bilateral relations, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) handed over 90 Bangladeshi fishermen for 95 Indian fishermen at the International Maritime Boundary Line. The International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) The International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) is a conceptual division of the Earth’s water surface that defines the international border at sea: India-Bangladesh Maritime Boundary
