Daily Current Affairs  – 14 August 2021

Facts in News ‘Karez’ system of irrigation   Karez is constructed as a series of well-like vertical shafts It is connected by sloping tunnels, which tap into subterranean water in a manner that efficiently delivers large quantities of water to the surface by gravity, without the need for pumping. It is built from an upland […]

In News Recently, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry chaired a meeting for the review of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). What is ONDC? It is a globally first-of-its-kind initiative that aims to democratise digital commerce, moving it from a […]

In News  The Quality of Life for Elderly Index was released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).  Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PMEAC) Non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body  Functions:  Gives economic advice to the Prime Minister on economic issues like inflation, microfinance, and industrial output.  The council serves to […]

In News  Recently, the Centre notified ban on the use of ‘single-use plastic items from July by 2022 Key Points of notification  Prohibited commodities: The manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of the following single-use plastic, including polystyrene and expanded polystyrene, commodities shall be prohibited with effect from the 1st July 2022 and other […]

In News As per a report, “Operation Langda”, the ‘unofficial’ strategy, helped UP Police to nab 3,302 criminals since 2017. About Since March 2017, UP Police have shot at and injured at least 3,302 alleged criminals in 8,472 encounters, leaving several of them hobbled with bullet wounds on their legs.  The death toll from these […]

In News For the first time, India is set to import 15 lakh tonnes of genetically modified soymeal. Why does India need to import? Rising Demands: The import of soymeal is to meet the current feed shortage in the country. There is a rising demand  for a major ingredient of poultry feed. Poor harvest: The […]

In News  Recently, the department of agriculture and farmers welfare furnished the figures in its report on Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture’s report.  Major Findings  For Farmers: Around 72.5 million farmers have benefited from the scheme between April 2016 and December 14, 2020.  Private companies profit: Private enterprises […]