About Ramsar Convention The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance signed in 1971, is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is named after the Iranian city of Ramsar, on the Caspian Sea. It …
NEWS India’s leadership in the debate on maritime security has boosted its standing as a key player in the shared commons. CONTEXT Recently the Indian Prime Minister had addressed at the UNSC High-Level Open Debate, on “Enhancing Maritime Security: …
About BRICS BRICS brings together five major emerging economies- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa. It comprises 43% of the world population, having 30% of the world GDP and a 17% share in world trade. The grouping was formalised …
About Kisan Rail service was announced in the Union Budget 2020-21 to provide better market opportunity by transporting perishables and agri-products, including milk, meat, and fish. This is a multi-commodity, multi-consignor/consignee, multi-loading/unloading transportation product which is aimed at providing a …
Why in News? New museums on Jammu and Kashmir, Gautam Buddha, Indian armour and the freedom struggle are expected to be in 2021 according to the Culture Ministry. J&K Museum The museum on Jammu and Kashmir, first of its kind …
About the Scheme Under the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme, exporters are issued a duty credit scrip for the value of embedded taxes and levies contained in exported products. Exporters get rebate of central and …