#ArtnCulture
New GI Tag
Telia Rumal cloth
- belongs to Telagana.
- It is an art of Ikat tradition using natural vegetable dyes
- involves intricate handmade work with cotton loom displaying a variety of designs and motifs in three particular colours — red, black and white.
- These rumals were patronised by Nizams of Hyderabad.
New GI Tag
Telia Rumal cloth
- belongs to Telagana.
- It is an art of Ikat tradition using natural vegetable dyes
- involves intricate handmade work with cotton loom displaying a variety of designs and motifs in three particular colours — red, black and white.
- These rumals were patronised by Nizams of Hyderabad.
#Ecomomy_Basics #ArtnCulture #PT2020
Geographical Indication(GI)
- It is an indication used to identify goods having special characteristics originating from a definite geographical territory.
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999Agreement, seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
- The Act is administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and TradeMarks (Registrar of Geographical Indications).
- The Geographical Indications Registry is located at Chennai.
- The GI Tag is valid for 10 years. It can be renewed from time to time for a further period of 10 years each.
- It is in consonance with World Organisation’s Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.
Geographical Indication(GI)
- It is an indication used to identify goods having special characteristics originating from a definite geographical territory.
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999Agreement, seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India.
- The Act is administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and TradeMarks (Registrar of Geographical Indications).
- The Geographical Indications Registry is located at Chennai.
- The GI Tag is valid for 10 years. It can be renewed from time to time for a further period of 10 years each.
- It is in consonance with World Organisation’s Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement.
#1MinRead #Index_InNews #PT2020
Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2020
- Released by World Economic Forum
- It measures readiness of a country for clean energy transition.
- Its intended to enable policy-makers and businesses to plot the course for a successful energy transition.
- it builds on its predecessor, the Energy Architecture Performance Index.
- Sweden - 1st (3rd time is a row) out of 115 countries
Switzerland - 2nd
India - 74th
Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2020
- Released by World Economic Forum
- It measures readiness of a country for clean energy transition.
- Its intended to enable policy-makers and businesses to plot the course for a successful energy transition.
- it builds on its predecessor, the Energy Architecture Performance Index.
- Sweden - 1st (3rd time is a row) out of 115 countries
Switzerland - 2nd
India - 74th
#1MinRead #OrgInNews #PT2020
World Economic Forum
- based in Geneva, Switzerland
- founded - 1971
- It is an NGO committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society..
- WEF hosts an annual meeting at the end of January in Davos.
- The meeting hosts around 3,000 business leaders, international political leaders, economists, celebrities and journalists to discuss global issues.
World Economic Forum
- based in Geneva, Switzerland
- founded - 1971
- It is an NGO committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society..
- WEF hosts an annual meeting at the end of January in Davos.
- The meeting hosts around 3,000 business leaders, international political leaders, economists, celebrities and journalists to discuss global issues.
#1MinRead #PT2020 #GovtInitiative
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
- A combined economic package of Rs 20 lakh crore(10% of the GDP).
- To spur growth and built a self-reliant India.
- scheme will pay special attention on tax payers, farmers, labourers, cottage industries and MSMEs.
- scheme will help strengthen the chain of local supply and promote the locally produced products.
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
- A combined economic package of Rs 20 lakh crore(10% of the GDP).
- To spur growth and built a self-reliant India.
- scheme will pay special attention on tax payers, farmers, labourers, cottage industries and MSMEs.
- scheme will help strengthen the chain of local supply and promote the locally produced products.
#2MinRead #GovtInitiative #PT2020
Measures Under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
Part 1/2
For MSMEs
1.New Definition of MSME:
An enterprise to come under the category of MSME if it has
Investment Upto
Micro Unit - 1 crore
Small Unit - 10 crore
Medium - more than 20 crore
AND
Turnover
Micro - 5 Crore
Small - 50 crore
Medium - 100 crore
Both conditions are mandatory.
The differentiation between the manufacturing and service based MSMEs is removed.
2. Collateral Free Loans worth of Rs 3 lakh, to firms with outstanding loans of Rs 25 crore or whose annual turn over is Rs 100 crore.
3. Rs 20,000 crore is being infused into the economy Stressed MSMEs through debt-based scheme.
4. Fund of Funds - to infuse Rs 50,000 crore.
5. Global tenders will not be allowed in government procurement for tenders upto Rs 200 crores.
6. E-Market Linkages are to be strengthened.
Measures Under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
Part 1/2
For MSMEs
1.New Definition of MSME:
An enterprise to come under the category of MSME if it has
Investment Upto
Micro Unit - 1 crore
Small Unit - 10 crore
Medium - more than 20 crore
AND
Turnover
Micro - 5 Crore
Small - 50 crore
Medium - 100 crore
Both conditions are mandatory.
The differentiation between the manufacturing and service based MSMEs is removed.
2. Collateral Free Loans worth of Rs 3 lakh, to firms with outstanding loans of Rs 25 crore or whose annual turn over is Rs 100 crore.
3. Rs 20,000 crore is being infused into the economy Stressed MSMEs through debt-based scheme.
4. Fund of Funds - to infuse Rs 50,000 crore.
5. Global tenders will not be allowed in government procurement for tenders upto Rs 200 crores.
6. E-Market Linkages are to be strengthened.
#2MinRead #GovtInitiative #PT2020
Measures Under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
Part 2/2
Other Measures
- Statutory Provident Fund contribution is reduced from 12% to 10%.
Liquidity relief to all EPF establishments through infusion of Rs 2,500 crore.
- Rs 30,000 crore liquidity is being injected to help the struggling NBFCs.
- Discoms are highly affected due to COVID-19 crisis. Therefore, liquidity of Rs 90,000 crore is to be injected.
- Real Estate (RERA Projects)
Pending projects and registration dates are extended by 6 months.
- Taxation - TDS and TCS rates are reduced by 25%.
Measures Under Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
Part 2/2
Other Measures
- Statutory Provident Fund contribution is reduced from 12% to 10%.
Liquidity relief to all EPF establishments through infusion of Rs 2,500 crore.
- Rs 30,000 crore liquidity is being injected to help the struggling NBFCs.
- Discoms are highly affected due to COVID-19 crisis. Therefore, liquidity of Rs 90,000 crore is to be injected.
- Real Estate (RERA Projects)
Pending projects and registration dates are extended by 6 months.
- Taxation - TDS and TCS rates are reduced by 25%.
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We are working on four important strategies :
1) How to prepare for Prelims and how to improve score beyond a particular level ?
2) Comprehensive Answer Writing Strategy for Mains
3) Strategy for optional subject
4) Essay etc.
It will take some time to prepare it.
Till the time If you have any doubts or queries feel free to contact us.
Regards,
Sudhir R Kekan
#Geography #PT2020
endorheic basin
- closed or terminal basin or interior drainage basin
- It is a limited drainage basin that normally retains water and allows no outflow to other external bodies of water, such as rivers or oceans.
- Example - Aral Sea between Kazhakstan and Uzbekistan.
endorheic basin
- closed or terminal basin or interior drainage basin
- It is a limited drainage basin that normally retains water and allows no outflow to other external bodies of water, such as rivers or oceans.
- Example - Aral Sea between Kazhakstan and Uzbekistan.
#Polity_Current #PT2020
Inner Line Permit
The main aim of ILP system is to prevent settlement of other Indian nationals in tribal states to protect interests of indigenous population.
· ILP regime is applicable under Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873,
· To visit an ILP-regime states, the outsiders, including people from other states of country, need to take permission.
· There are also protections for locals with regards to lands, jobs and other facilities.
- As of now, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram are under ILP regime.
News -
The state government of Nagaland has extended Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime to Dimapur district, which is the commercial hub of the state.
Inner Line Permit
The main aim of ILP system is to prevent settlement of other Indian nationals in tribal states to protect interests of indigenous population.
· ILP regime is applicable under Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873,
· To visit an ILP-regime states, the outsiders, including people from other states of country, need to take permission.
· There are also protections for locals with regards to lands, jobs and other facilities.
- As of now, Nagaland, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram are under ILP regime.
News -
The state government of Nagaland has extended Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime to Dimapur district, which is the commercial hub of the state.
#GovtInitiative #PT2020 #1MinRead
SAMARTH ERP
- ‘SAMARTH Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)’
- By Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD)
- Launched under the National Mission of Education in Information and Communication Technology Scheme (NMEICT).
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) refers to a type of software used to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
- Samarth ERP is an open source, robust and secure ERP system for Universities and Higher Educational Institutions.
SAMARTH ERP
- ‘SAMARTH Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)’
- By Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD)
- Launched under the National Mission of Education in Information and Communication Technology Scheme (NMEICT).
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) refers to a type of software used to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
- Samarth ERP is an open source, robust and secure ERP system for Universities and Higher Educational Institutions.
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#2MinRead #SnT_Currents #PT2020
EventBot
- A new mobile banking malware - Trojan horse
- It steals personal and sensitive information especially Financial data.
- Recently CERT-In has issued warning against it(for Android Users).
- Trojan virus enters a device by cheating the user into believing that it is a software(like MS Word) the user needs.
EventBot
- A new mobile banking malware - Trojan horse
- It steals personal and sensitive information especially Financial data.
- Recently CERT-In has issued warning against it(for Android Users).
- Trojan virus enters a device by cheating the user into believing that it is a software(like MS Word) the user needs.
#2MinRead #SnT_Currents #PT2020
(CERT-In)
- Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
- Formed - 2004
- Headquarter - New Delhi
- It is an office within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- It is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security threats like hacking and phishing.
Functions -
- Collection, analysis and dissemination of information on cyber incidents.
- Alert on cyber security incidents
- Take Emergency measures against cyber security incidents
- Issue guidelines, advisories etc relating to information security practices.
(CERT-In)
- Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
- Formed - 2004
- Headquarter - New Delhi
- It is an office within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- It is the nodal agency to deal with cyber security threats like hacking and phishing.
Functions -
- Collection, analysis and dissemination of information on cyber incidents.
- Alert on cyber security incidents
- Take Emergency measures against cyber security incidents
- Issue guidelines, advisories etc relating to information security practices.
#2MinRead #Govt_Initiative #PT2020
‘Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)’
- Recently, approved by Central government.
- to give a boost to domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing, by creating a state-of-the-art defence testing infrastructure.
- Special focus is given on MSMEs and Start Ups.
- Budget Allocation - Rs 400 crore for five years.
- Test facilities to be set up in partnership with private industry.
- Finance of Projects
75% by Centre
25% by State Governments + Private entities.
‘Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS)’
- Recently, approved by Central government.
- to give a boost to domestic defence and aerospace manufacturing, by creating a state-of-the-art defence testing infrastructure.
- Special focus is given on MSMEs and Start Ups.
- Budget Allocation - Rs 400 crore for five years.
- Test facilities to be set up in partnership with private industry.
- Finance of Projects
75% by Centre
25% by State Governments + Private entities.
#2MinRead #Environment_Current #PT2020
Gharial (Gavial)
Habitat - Rivers with high sand banks, used for basking and building nests.
Found in - Girwa River, Chambal River, Ken River, Son River, Mahanadi River, Ramganga River.
Threats:
- Hunting for skins, trophies and indigenous medicine, and their eggs collected for consumption,
- Decrease of riverine habitat as dams, barrages, irrigation canals and artificial embankments.
- siltation and sand-mining
IUCN Red List - Critically Endangered
News - Gharials are released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown.
Gharial (Gavial)
Habitat - Rivers with high sand banks, used for basking and building nests.
Found in - Girwa River, Chambal River, Ken River, Son River, Mahanadi River, Ramganga River.
Threats:
- Hunting for skins, trophies and indigenous medicine, and their eggs collected for consumption,
- Decrease of riverine habitat as dams, barrages, irrigation canals and artificial embankments.
- siltation and sand-mining
IUCN Red List - Critically Endangered
News - Gharials are released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown.