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Annual Special 301 report - 2020
- By United States Trade Representative (USTR)
- It identifies trade barriers to United States companies and products due to the intellectual property laws, such as copyright, patents and trademarks, in other countries.
- 'Priority Foreign Countries' List - countries with inadequate intellectual property laws; these countries may be subject to sanctions.
- “Priority Watch List” and “Watch List” ,
countries whose intellectual property regimes are deemed of concern.
India has been placed on Priority Watch List
Annual Special 301 report - 2020
- By United States Trade Representative (USTR)
- It identifies trade barriers to United States companies and products due to the intellectual property laws, such as copyright, patents and trademarks, in other countries.
- 'Priority Foreign Countries' List - countries with inadequate intellectual property laws; these countries may be subject to sanctions.
- “Priority Watch List” and “Watch List” ,
countries whose intellectual property regimes are deemed of concern.
India has been placed on Priority Watch List
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News - APEC has been expected to post an economic decline by 2.7 percent in 2020 because of the CoVID-19 pandemic.
News - APEC has been expected to post an economic decline by 2.7 percent in 2020 because of the CoVID-19 pandemic.
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YASH Programme
- Launched by the Department of Science and Technology.
- YASH is the Year of Awareness on Science and Health.
- The awareness is being created to focus on COVID-19.
- The programme will include health, science and risk communication software, audio-visual, folk performances, digital platforms and communicators to address the challenges.
- The programme is to be launched in regional languages.
YASH Programme
- Launched by the Department of Science and Technology.
- YASH is the Year of Awareness on Science and Health.
- The awareness is being created to focus on COVID-19.
- The programme will include health, science and risk communication software, audio-visual, folk performances, digital platforms and communicators to address the challenges.
- The programme is to be launched in regional languages.
#SnT_Currents #PT2020
Atulya
- It is a microwave steriliser that can disintegrate and kill the novel coronavirus.
- Developed by Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), under DRDO.
- Virus gets disintegrated by differential heating in the range of 56 degrees to 60 degrees Celsius
Atulya
- It is a microwave steriliser that can disintegrate and kill the novel coronavirus.
- Developed by Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), under DRDO.
- Virus gets disintegrated by differential heating in the range of 56 degrees to 60 degrees Celsius
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Global Energy Review Report 2020
- By International Energy Agency (IEA)
- Global energy demand declined by 3.8% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to that of 2019
- CO2 Emissions decline in 2020 could be 8% lower than in 2019, which would be the lowest level of emissions since 2010.
- India experienced a reduction in its energy demands by 30% as a result of the nation-wide lockdown.
Global Energy Review Report 2020
- By International Energy Agency (IEA)
- Global energy demand declined by 3.8% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to that of 2019
- CO2 Emissions decline in 2020 could be 8% lower than in 2019, which would be the lowest level of emissions since 2010.
- India experienced a reduction in its energy demands by 30% as a result of the nation-wide lockdown.
#IR_OrgInNews #PT2020 #1MinRead
International Energy Agency (IEA)
-Intergovernmental autonomous organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy.
- Established 1973 after the oil crisis
- Headquarter - Paris, France.
- World Enegry Outlook report annually
- Members - 30
- India became an associate member in 2017.
International Energy Agency (IEA)
-Intergovernmental autonomous organisation which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy.
- Established 1973 after the oil crisis
- Headquarter - Paris, France.
- World Enegry Outlook report annually
- Members - 30
- India became an associate member in 2017.
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Maharatna status to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Power Grid Corporation of India
- In October 2019
- by Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises
Total Maharatna Public Sector Enterprises (PSUs): 10 nos.
1. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
2. Coal India Limited (CIL)
3. Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
4. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
5. National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)
6. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
7. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
8. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
9. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
10. Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCI)
Maharatna status to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Power Grid Corporation of India
- In October 2019
- by Ministry of Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises
Total Maharatna Public Sector Enterprises (PSUs): 10 nos.
1. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
2. Coal India Limited (CIL)
3. Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
4. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
5. National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)
6. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
7. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
8. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
9. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
10. Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCI)
#Economy #PT2020
Maharatna Status:
- introduced in 2009
- objective to empower mega CPSEs to expand their operations and become Indian Multinational Companies (MNCs).
Criteria for Maharatna status
- Having Navratna status.
- Average annual turnover of more than Rs. 25,000 crore, during last 3 years.
- Average annual net worth of more than Rs. 15,000 crore, during last 3 years.
- Average annual net profit after tax of more than Rs. 5,000 crore, during last 3 years.
- Should have significant global presence and international operations.
- Listed on Indian stock exchange with minimum prescribed public shareholding limit under SEBI regulations.
Benefits
- greater operational and financial autonomy
- Boards of these PSUs can make equity investments to undertake financial joint ventures (JV) and wholly owned subsidiaries and undertake mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in India as well as abroad. ( subject to a ceiling of 15% of net worth, and limited to Rs 5,000 crore in one project)
- The Boards can also structure and implement schemes relating to personnel as well as human resource management and training.
- Holding companies can float fresh equity, transfer assets, divest shareholding in subsidiaries.
Maharatna Status:
- introduced in 2009
- objective to empower mega CPSEs to expand their operations and become Indian Multinational Companies (MNCs).
Criteria for Maharatna status
- Having Navratna status.
- Average annual turnover of more than Rs. 25,000 crore, during last 3 years.
- Average annual net worth of more than Rs. 15,000 crore, during last 3 years.
- Average annual net profit after tax of more than Rs. 5,000 crore, during last 3 years.
- Should have significant global presence and international operations.
- Listed on Indian stock exchange with minimum prescribed public shareholding limit under SEBI regulations.
Benefits
- greater operational and financial autonomy
- Boards of these PSUs can make equity investments to undertake financial joint ventures (JV) and wholly owned subsidiaries and undertake mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in India as well as abroad. ( subject to a ceiling of 15% of net worth, and limited to Rs 5,000 crore in one project)
- The Boards can also structure and implement schemes relating to personnel as well as human resource management and training.
- Holding companies can float fresh equity, transfer assets, divest shareholding in subsidiaries.
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Hariyali Mahotsav
The Mahotsav is a mass plantation drive that was conducted in New Delhi.
mass initiatives conducted during Mahotsav
- rain water harvesting
- Increasing people participation
The Mahotsav is a mass plantation drive that was conducted in New Delhi.
mass initiatives conducted during Mahotsav
- rain water harvesting
- Increasing people participation
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mHariyali App
The mobile application was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to encourage public engagement in planting trees and Green drives.
People can now upload information/photos of any plantation done by them
The application provides automatic geo–tagging of plants, hence enables periodically monitor the plantation.
mHariyali App
The mobile application was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to encourage public engagement in planting trees and Green drives.
People can now upload information/photos of any plantation done by them
The application provides automatic geo–tagging of plants, hence enables periodically monitor the plantation.
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Important fold mountains:
U ARe A Himalaya
U :- Ural Mountain.
A :- Alps Mountain.
R :- Rocky Mountain.
A :- Andes Mountain.
H :-Himalaya.
Important fold mountains:
U ARe A Himalaya
U :- Ural Mountain.
A :- Alps Mountain.
R :- Rocky Mountain.
A :- Andes Mountain.
H :-Himalaya.
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Tropic of Cancer Passes through eight states:
Trick:- West Me Gujarat Rajasthan, Mujhe Jharkhand Chahiye Tha.
W- West Bengal
M- Madhya Pradesh
G- Gujarat
R- Rajasthan
M- Mizoram
J- Jharkhand
C- Chattisgarh
T- Tripura
Tropic of Cancer Passes through eight states:
Trick:- West Me Gujarat Rajasthan, Mujhe Jharkhand Chahiye Tha.
W- West Bengal
M- Madhya Pradesh
G- Gujarat
R- Rajasthan
M- Mizoram
J- Jharkhand
C- Chattisgarh
T- Tripura
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Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2019
- Released by International Budget Partnership (IBP), biennialy.
- It rates the level of budget transparency across countries on a scale of 0-100, based on internationally comparable indicators.
- The survey covers 117 countries.
- New Zealand ranks first , India is placed at number 53.
Open Budget Survey (OBS) 2019
- Released by International Budget Partnership (IBP), biennialy.
- It rates the level of budget transparency across countries on a scale of 0-100, based on internationally comparable indicators.
- The survey covers 117 countries.
- New Zealand ranks first , India is placed at number 53.
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International Budget Partnership
- The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is a collaborative effort of multiple actors – civil society, state actors, international institutions and the private sector.
- formed in 1997
- Objective- to promote transparent and inclusive government budget processes as a means to improve governance and service delivery in the developing world.
International Budget Partnership
- The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is a collaborative effort of multiple actors – civil society, state actors, international institutions and the private sector.
- formed in 1997
- Objective- to promote transparent and inclusive government budget processes as a means to improve governance and service delivery in the developing world.
#SnT_Currents #PT2020 #1MinRead
Kisan Sabha App
- Developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi.
- to connect farmers to the supply chain and freight transportation management system.
- It aims to provide the most economical and timely logistics support to the farmers amidst the Cobid-19 pandemic.
- It also intends to increase the profit margins for farmers by minimizing interference of middlemen.
Kisan Sabha App
- Developed by CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), New Delhi.
- to connect farmers to the supply chain and freight transportation management system.
- It aims to provide the most economical and timely logistics support to the farmers amidst the Cobid-19 pandemic.
- It also intends to increase the profit margins for farmers by minimizing interference of middlemen.
#SnT_Currents #Environment_Current #PT2020
IDEAthon
- Organized by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
- explore how the COVID-19 crisis can shape River Management strategies for the future.
- IDEAthon examined how the social angle of rivers can be leveraged to address other crises.
IDEAthon
- Organized by National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)
- explore how the COVID-19 crisis can shape River Management strategies for the future.
- IDEAthon examined how the social angle of rivers can be leveraged to address other crises.