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Guidelines for Advertisements Making Environmental/Green Claims
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has introduced guidelines to prevent misleading environmental claims, known as greenwashing, frequently seen across sectors. Effective February 15, 2024, these mandate that green claims in ads are reliable, verifiable and transparent. Ensuring Reliable ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Odisha CM Unveils Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP)
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently unveiled the Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP), a large development project around Puri’s 12th century Shree Jagannath Temple. The project aims to transform Puri into a world-class heritage destination for pilgrims. Multi-Zone Development The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs
‘One Vehicle One FASTag’ Initiative
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started a ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative. This aims to enhance Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) efficiency and improve traffic movement at toll plazas. NHAI took this decision after increased cases of multiple ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
IMD Unveils Initiatives to Monitor Weather to Mark its 150th Year
To mark its 150th anniversary, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently launched a National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS). Several other initiatives were also introduced to better monitor and predict extreme weather using the latest science and technology. The Purpose ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Kerala Launches ‘Operation Amrith’
The Kerala Drug Control Department recently launched Operation Amrith (Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For Total Health) to prevent the overuse of antibiotics in the state. The aim is to conduct surprise raids in pharmacies to detect over-the-counter (OTC) sales of antibiotics ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023
On January 12th, Surat and Indore were jointly adjudged India’s cleanest cities as per the Centre’s annual Swachh Survekshan city cleanliness rankings for 2023. Navi Mumbai secured third place. The awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs