Guidelines
IS 18149:2023 – Transportation of Dangerous Goods — Guidelines
The ‘IS 18149:2023 – Transportation of Dangerous Goods — Guidelines’ have been published by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) with the aim of enhancing safety in the transportation of hazardous materials. These guidelines have been formulated by BIS under ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
What are new Guidelines issued by RBI on Issuance of Credit and Debit Cards?
On 21st April 2022, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued a fresh set of guidelines for the issuance of debit and credit cards. These newly issued guidelines will come into effect from July 1 2022 and will be applicable ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Standards for Charging Infrastructure for EV
The Ministry of Power recently released revised guidelines for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The ministry has released these guidelines to increase the adoption of EVs and also to fasten the adoption. About the Guidelines It allows the entities or individuals ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Space Debris Guidelines of United Nations
The Chinese rocket Long March 5B recently fell into the Indian Ocean near Maldives. The track of the falling rocket couldn’t be predicted for days. However, the European Space Agency announced that the rocket might fall anywhere between 41.5 degree ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
New US rules on Drones
The Federal Aviation Administration if the United States has recently issued new guidelines that eases restrictions on the use of drones. This is likely to expand the commercial uses of the technology in the country. Key Features The guidelines were ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Operational Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently published the COVID-19 Vaccine Operational Guidelines. The Ministry had detailed its plan to carry out the administration of COVID-19 vaccine in the country. Key Highlights In Phase I of the COVID-19 Vaccination ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
WHO suspended Hydroxycloroquine trials
The World Health Organization recently suspended its trials on the efficacy of the drug Hydroxychloroquine in treating COVID-19. The HCQ trial is one of the four mega trials initiated by the organization. Mega Trials The four mega trials include HCQ, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Draft Guidelines issued for Satellite TV channels
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued draft guidelines for satellite TV channels. Highlights The Ministry has listed 11 violation under the guidelines. It includes delay in intimating the ministry about the change in shareholding pattern of the company, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020