The dearness allowance (DA) hike for government employees is often seen in the news. But what does it exactly entail? How is DA calculated? How does it affect the salaries and pensions of government employees? Read here to get a better understanding of it. According to the appropriate pay scale, … [Read more...] about Dearness Allowance: Meaning and Types
Vulture Conservation in India
Vulture conservation in India is a crucial effort aimed at protecting and reviving the declining populations of vultures in the country. The population decline was noticed in the 1990s, and since then numerous efforts have been made to reclaim the vulture population. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Vulture Conservation in India
Fire Safety in India
Fire safety in India is a critical aspect of public safety and building management. News about fire hazards in populated areas occurs frequently even though various regulations and safety guidelines are in place. Read here to learn more about the fire safety norms in India. Recently, the … [Read more...] about Fire Safety in India
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
The government has set a deadline for pharmaceutical MSMEs to adopt good manufacturing practices. What are good manufacturing practices? Why is it necessary? How does it ensure product quality? Read here to understand. All drugmakers with an annual turnover of over Rs 250 crore will have to … [Read more...] about Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Global Tobacco Epidemic
WHO released a report on ‘Global Tobacco Pandemic Epidemic, 2023: Protect people from tobacco smoke’. The report tracks the progress made by countries in tobacco control since 2008 and, marks 15 years since MPOWER measures were introduced. Read here to learn more about MPOWER and Indian efforts for … [Read more...] about Global Tobacco Epidemic
Decarbonising Transport Sector
Decarbonising transport sector refers to the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Read here to know more about India’s strategy to tackle decarbonisation of the transport sector. The transportation sector is a … [Read more...] about Decarbonising Transport Sector
India’s soft power and cultural diplomacy
India’s soft power and cultural diplomacy can influence geopolitics. It is internationally recognized that one of India’s significant global contributions has been the exercise of its soft power, drawing on its ancient cultural and civilizational roots. What is soft power? How is it linked with … [Read more...] about India’s soft power and cultural diplomacy
Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
India's chemical and petrochemical industry plays a crucial role in the country's economic growth and industrial development. It is one of the leading sectors contributing significantly to India's gross domestic product (GDP) and export earnings. Read here to know more. The chemical and … [Read more...] about Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
Nutraceuticals in India
Nutraceuticals in India are an important market that is prepped to be a global leader by 2025. New products and nutraceuticals were under the Jan Aushadi Pariyojana. Read here to learn more about the emerging market of nutraceuticals. Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), … [Read more...] about Nutraceuticals in India
India Cooling Action Plan
The India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP) is a comprehensive strategy launched by the Government of India in 2019. It provides an integrated vision towards cooling across sectors helping in the reduction of cooling demand, refrigerant transition, enhancing energy efficiency, and better technology … [Read more...] about India Cooling Action Plan
