Page-20 of Current Affairs - December, 2021
India’s WTO dispute over sugar subsidies- Update
At the World Trade Organisation (WTO), India has lost the dispute over subsidies of sugar exports with the dispute settlement panel. Highlights The dispute settlement panel ruled against India, on a complaint filed by Brazil, Australia, and Guatemala. However, this ruling will ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
India, Iran and Uzbekistan discuss on Joint use of Chabahar port
On December 14, 2021 India, Iran and Uzbekistan held talks on joint use of the Chabahar Port. They also underlined the importance role played by the port in enhancing regional connectivity. Key Points During the meeting, the three countries discussed further development of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
EU: Malta legalises cannabis at home and for personal use
Malta has become the first country in European Union to legalise cannabis at home and for personal use. Highlights Under the new law, Malta has allowed people aged 18 and above to have up to seven grams of cannabis. They ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Wholesale inflation record high in November
According to government data, annual wholesale price-based inflation in India had accelerated to a record high in November 2021. Key Facts The wholesale price inflation, a proxy figure for producers’ prices, accelerated by increases in manufacturing and food prices. Thus, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
NDPS (Amendment) Bill, 2021
On December 13, 2021, Lok Sabha passed the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021. It was a unusual amendment on just a sentence which alters numbering of the provisions. About the 2021 Amendment 2021 Bill amends the Narcotic ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
What is ‘Solar hamam’?
Solar Hamam, a locally designed and branded heating system is gaining popularity across the villages of Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. What is the aim of Solar Haman? Solar Haman is aimed at providing clean energy solutions to households across ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
UNICEF climate change curriculum in Maharashtra schools
Maharashtra Government is in process to introduce a comprehensive curriculum for Grades I-VIII, in a bid to inculcate climate-consciousness and green values in the next generation. Key Facts This new curriculum has been developed by the Department of Environment and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Bank of Baroda launches “bob World Wave”- wearable payment solution
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has launched a wearable payment solution called “bob World Wave”. Key Points Bob World Wave was launched for digital banking payments. This technology is witnessing the rise of tremendous interest worldwide and lenders are using this ..