Daily Current Affairs  – 30 April 2022

In Context Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises launched the MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme. MSME Sustainable (ZED) Certification Scheme This Scheme is an extensive drive to enable and facilitate MSMEs to adopt Zero Defect Zero Effect (ZED) practices and motivate and incentivize them for ZED Certification while also encouraging them to become MSME […]

In News Recently, Atal Tunnel received the Indian Building Congress (IBC) ‘Best Infrastructure Project’.  Atal Tunnel It is the longest highway single-tube tunnel above 10,000 feet (3,048 m) in the world and is named after former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. It is a 9.02 km long, strategically significant Tunnel that runs under the ‘Rohtang Pass’ […]

In News The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported a fresh outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD). Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) About:  Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe, often fatal illness in humans. The virus is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads […]

In Context  The Office of Economic Adviser, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade released the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) for the Month of March, 2022.  Major Points  Output from India’s eight core sectors grew by 4.3% in March, moderately lower than the 6% growth recorded in February, but still reflecting the […]

In News Recently, the Chief Election Commissioner of India inaugurated the Integrated Election Complex in Delhi. Integrated Election Complex It is constructed for warehousing and management of EVMs & VVPATs of NCT of Delhi.  The Integrated Election Complex has been built by the Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi and Delhi Tourism. It is a milestone for […]

In News Recently, Madras High Court stated that Mother Nature is a ‘living being’ with legal entity. Madras High Court’s Decision Rights: Mother Nature will have rights, duties and liabilities enjoyed by a living person. Sustainable development is leading only to sustainable destruction of nature. Juristic Status: It is the right time to confer juristic […]

In News Indonesia has decided that it will be banning the exports of palm oil to give relief to domestic shortage in wake of rising oil prices. About Indonesia, which is the world’s largest producer and exporter of palm oil, has decided to ban its exports and the associated raw materials. The step has been […]

In News   The Indian External Affairs Minister is on an official visit to Bhutan. India-Bhutan Bilateral Relations The basic framework of India-Bhutan bilateral relations was the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation signed in 1949 between the two countries. It called for peace between the two nations and non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. The Treaty […]

In News The Centre will soon accord the Hatti community of Himachal Pradesh in the list of Scheduled Tribes (ST). About Hatti community Location: Hatti community is of the Trans-Giri region of Himachal Pradesh. They share social as well as cultural similarities with the Jaunsar community of the Jaunsar-Bawar area of Uttarakhand. This is because […]

In News  Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rules for banning menthol cigarettes and all flavoured cigars. Major Points  The FDA clarified that it will not enforce against individual consumers for possession or use of menthol cigarettes or flavoured cigars”. The rules will only “address manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, importers and retailers who […]