GoI: Public procurement Norms modified

The Government of India recently modified public procurement norms. Under the new norms maximum preference is to be given to those goods and services that have 50% or more local content. This has been done to promote “Make in India”. Highlights The GoI recently issued the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India), Order 2017. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Domestic Company • Make in India • Make in India campaign • National Domestic Product • Public Procurement

17 June: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCDD) is being observed globally on 17 June 2019. According to United Nation (UN), Desertification means degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas and that Desertification does not refer to expansion of existing deserts. Key Highlights Background: WDCDD was proclaimed on 30 January 1995 ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Desertification • National Domestic Product • Per Drop More Crops • resolution A/RES/49/115 • soil health card scheme • Unga • United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification • United Nations General Assembly • WDCDD • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought