Today's Headlines

Today's Headlines - 05 January 2024

Click here to download PDF


India’s MSP Policy

GS Paper III

News Excerpt:

Existing MSP and procurement policies favor only a few crops and also creates market distortions. The MSP policy as well as price support mechanisms need a review for better and equitable implementation.


Also in News


Prerana: An Experiential Learning Program

News Excerpt:

The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, has launched ‘Prerana: An Experiential Learning program’.


Rules for allocation of symbols to unrecognized political parties

News Excerpt:

The Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced new rules for allocating symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs).


Indigenous Equipment Developed for Mechanical Recycling of Waste Thermoplastic Polymers to Composites

News Excerpt:

Indigenous equipment called ‘Single Screw Extruder’ has been developed for mechanical recycling through melt-mixing of waste thermoplastic polymers and inorganic particulate fillers.


GI tags for over 17 products from Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and J&K

News Excerpt:

Recently, the traditional Lanjia Saura paintings, the exquisitely embroidered Dongaria Kondh shawl, the delicious Khajuri Guda from Odisha and the Handmade Carpets and Wancho Wooden Craft from Arunachal Pradesh were among the 17 products that bagged the Geographical Indications (GI) tag.


RBI defines a “Politically Exposed Person”

News Excerpt:

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an amendment to the Master Direction (MD) on Know Your Customer (KYC) guidelines, aiming to redefine and provide clearer parameters for identifying Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).


ERNET India’s web portal

News Excerpt:

MeitY launches ERNET India’s web portal for domain registration, DNS and value-added services for educational institutions.


Kadamba Inscription

News Excerpt:

10th-century Kadamba inscription unveiled in South Goa.