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Is India Importing GM Foods Unchecked?
Right to Information requests found India’s FSSAI lacks data on whether imported produce contains unauthorized GM varieties. It also has no recent test summaries, despite import growth. Only One Approved GM Food Crop India has approved just one GM food ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
Demand for Baler Machines
With the Supreme Court addressing the issue of farm fires, Punjab has seen a growing demand for a machine that can help manage stubble off-site, known as ex situ stubble management. Baler Machines: A Decade of Service ‘Baler’ machines have ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
Pusa-2090 Offers Hope to Punjab Farmers
In recent times, the issue of stubble burning in Punjab, India, has drawn significant attention due to its severe environmental impact. While farmers resort to burning crop residue to prepare fields for the next wheat crop, this practice contributes to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
Reserve Bank of India Launches Surveys for Monetary Policy Insights
On November 1, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the introduction of two significant surveys, the ‘Inflation Expectations Survey of Households’ and the ‘Consumer Confidence Survey,’ aimed at providing valuable inputs for its bi-monthly monetary policy decisions. The next ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
RBI Eases Closure Rules for District Central Co-operative Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a significant change in its regulations, allowing District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) to close un-remunerative branches without seeking prior permission from the central bank. However, DCCBs will need approval from the Registrar ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024
RBI Mandates Minimum Two Whole-Time Directors for Indian Banks
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a crucial requirement for Indian banks, stating that they must now have a minimum of two whole-time directors (WTDs) on their boards. This mandate extends to the Managing Director and Chief Executive ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024 • India Nation & States Current Affairs