Why in News? The Defence Ministry notified the second negative import list — now renamed as the ‘positive indigenisation list’— can now be only purchased from indigenous sources. What is a Negative Import List (positive indigenisation list) The negative list …
What are sacred groves? Sacred groves comprise patches of forests or natural vegetation – from a few trees to forests of several acres – that are usually dedicated to local folk deities (Example – Ayyanar and Amman) or tree spirits …
Chimonobambusa callosa Chimonobambusa callosa is a bamboo species which is found in Nagaland and adjacent areas. It is found at an altitude of 1200 above Mean Sea Level. It has the ability to grow to a height of five to …
About ICI The monthly Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production volume index. The objective of the ICI is to provide an advance indication on production performance of industries of ‘core’ nature. These industries are likely to impact …
CONTEXT A Supreme Court Bench led by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud recently flagged indiscriminate use of the sedition law against critics, journalists, social media users, activists and citizens for airing their grievances about the governments COVID-19 management. The apex court opined …