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National Teleconsultation Centre (CoNTeC) and COVID-19
Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II- Institution
Recently, the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare launched the COVID-19 National Teleconsultation Centre (CoNTeC).
Key Points
The CoNTeC is a Telemedicine Hub established by AIIMS, New Delhi, wherein expert doctors from various clinical domains will be available 24x7 to answer the multifaceted questions from specialists from all over the countr
APEDA & TRIFED
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985. It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Authority has its headquarters in New Delhi.
Functions of APEDA
APEDA is mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of the scheduled product
Government dismiss false news alarm that UPSC exams have been cancelled due to COVID -19
Union Government has dismissed false reports in a regional news channel that examinations held by UPSC have been cancelled in the wake of COVID-19.
In a tweet, Press Information Bureau clarified that the claim is false. It said, any rescheduling of the UPSC examination if necessary, will be notified on the Commission's website
Watch this for UPSC PT 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfd6v9PS
National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP)
NIPFP is India’s premier economic think tank - a centre for research in public economics and policies, located in Delhi.
It is an autonomous body set up jointly by the Ministry of Finance, the erstwhile Planning Commission, and several state governments.
It was founded in 1976 and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
It undertakes research, policy advocacy and capacity building in areas related to public
Autonomous bodies are crucial to the government’s functioning. Streamline them
Context
The Union Government has recently abolished the All India Handicrafts Board, Handloom Board and the Power Loom Board in consonance with the government’s vision of minimum government, maximum governance.
The Ministry of Textiles also changed the status of the eight Textile Research Associations to “approved bodies”, instead of the earlier “affiliated bodies”.
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Mandatory Gold Hallmarking
The government said that it is fully prepared to implement the mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts from June 1, 2021.
What is Gold hallmarking?
Gold hallmarking is a purity certification of precious metal. At present, It is voluntary in nature.
Gold Hallmarking in India:
In 2019, the Government announced that hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts will be made mandatory across the country.
The government had given jewelle
Geological Survey of India
The Geological Survey of India (GSI ) was set up in 1851 primarily to find coal deposits for the Railways. Over the years, GSI has not only grown into a repository of geo-science information required in various fields in the country but has also attained the status of a geo-scientific organisation of international repute.
Its main functions relate to creating and updating of national geoscientific information and mineral resource assessment.
These objective
Context: "Central Bureau of Investigation: Deep Analysis" is an important topic for UPSC Prelims and GS Paper 2
Introduction
The CBI owes its origin to the Delhi Special Police Establishment, established in 1941, to enquire into cases of corruption in the procurement during the Second World War.
The CBI is not a statutory body. It derives its powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. The CBI is the main investigating agency of the
NATIONAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY
It is the Central Agency mandated to investigate all the offenses affecting the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India, friendly relations with the foreign state, and the offenses under the Statutory law enacted to implement international treaties, agreements, conventions, and resolutions of the United Nations.
When did NIA come into being?
In the wake of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, which shocked the entire world the UPA government decided to esta
FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTION BUREAU
The Central government has transformed the Banks Board Bureau (BBB) into the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) by making a few amendments.
The new framework was proposed by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance.
In 2016, the Prime Minister has approved the constitution of the Banks Board Bureau (BBB) as a recruiter for whole-time directors and non-executive chairpersons of state-owned banks and financial institutions
Quality Council Of India (QCI)
The Quality Council of India (QCI) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.
The QCI has also started a campaign called "Gunvatta Se Atmanirbharta: India's Quality Movement" to highlight India's quality centres, raise awareness of India's historic accomplishments, and let people know about programmes designed to improve everyone's quality of life.
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is what, exactly?
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Survey of India
The Survey of India will continue to be the ultimate authority on maps showing State and federal boundaries, according to the Indian government.
About:
After the Department of Science and Technology published its rules in 2021, the Survey of India (SoI) lost its exclusive right to produce high-resolution maps.
The National Geospatial Policy of India was published by the government in December 2022, allowing any private organization to produce high-resolution ma
The new National Medical Commission logo has an image of god Dhanvantri, and replaces the word 'India' with 'Bharat' recently.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) is India's top regulatory body for medical education and practice.
It was established in 2020 by the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, replacing the Medical Council of India (MCI).
The NMC has 33 members.
National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) was registered on 1970 under the Bombay Cooperative Societies Act (VII of 1925).
Headquarters - New Delhi.
NCDFI is an apex body of cooperative dairies.
Members - NCDFI members include federal dairy cooperatives of states and union territories.
National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) was set up as a registered society under the Societies Registration Act of 1860 on 2005 with a mandate of creating dope-free sports in India.
Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, has introduced a definitive list of Ayurvedic food preparations under the category “Ayurveda Aahara.”
About Ayurveda Aahara
Ayurveda Aahara refers to food products that are developed in alignment with the holistic dietary principles of Ayurveda, one of the oldest systems of health and wellness in the world. These food preparations emphasize:
Balance: Mai
The central government has recently encouraged Indian states to actively use the India Cine Hub Portal to promote and facilitate global film production locally.
About India Cine Hub Portal
Launch Date: The India Cine Hub Portal was launched on June 28, 2024.
Purpose: It serves as a single-window system to streamline various processes involved in filmmaking, such as:
Permissions
Incentives
Resource mapping
Establishment: Th
NOTTO has issued a 10-point advisory stating that women patients and relatives of deceased donors awaiting organ transplants will now receive priority as beneficiaries. NOTTO hopes to increase the overall equity in the system and enhance the fair distribution of organs.This move is aligned with India's ongoing efforts to ensure that organ donation and transplantation processes are inclusive, efficient, and conducted with fairness at every level
About National Organ and Tissue Transpla
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is an autonomous, non-profit body that plays a pivotal role in promoting and ensuring quality across various sectors in India. It was established in 1996 with the mission of leading the nationwide quality movement in India, facilitating the adoption of quality standards, and enabling the growth of a robust accreditation system.
Key Details:
Genesis:
Founded in 1996 as a national body for accreditation, QCI was created to oversee the
The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) and the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is a significant development in India’s agricultural export landscape.
About National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL)
Background
Established by the Ministry of Cooperation, NCEL is set up under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002.
It serves as an umbrella org
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently issued 84 Quality Control Orders (QCOs), based on recommendations from various ministries and departments. These orders are aimed at ensuring that products meet quality standards, reinforcing BIS's role in regulating and promoting product safety and quality across various sectors in India.
About the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
BIS is the National Standard Body of India, established under the BIS Act, 2016. It plays a key role i