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The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020

The Farming Produce Trade and Commerce Bill, 2020 On 20th September 2020, Rajya Sabha passed two contentious farm bills amid uproar by Opposition members. The bills have triggered protests by farmers at several places. The two agricultural reform bills — the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 and […]

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The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020

On 20th September 2020, Rajya Sabha passed two contentious farm bills amid uproar by Opposition members. The bills have triggered protests by farmers at several places. The two agricultural reform bills — the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 and the Farming Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and

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India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer

India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment, DCOC/JA, as Observer. The move came following the high level meeting of the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment held virtually on 26th of August. Djibouti Code of Conduct (DCOC) The DCOC, established in January 2009, aims to repress of piracy and armed robbery of

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World Ozone Day 2020: Theme & Importance

World Ozone Day 2020 Background, Theme, Importance

On September 16, 1987, the United Nations together with 45 other countries signed the Montreal Protocol, on substances that deplete the Ozone layer. Every year this day is celebrated as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone layer or World Ozone Day. Consequently, World Ozone day 2020 is being celebrated across the world today,

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Engineer’s Day celebrated on 15th September

The entire nation celebrates Engineer’s Day on 15th September to mark the Birth Anniversary of the renowned Indian engineer Bharat Ratna Mokshagundam Viseswaraya. Across the world, countries celebrate Engineer’s Day on different dates, honouring stalwarts of their own nations in the field. Several engineering institutions, organizations and educational institutions celebrate the day by organizing meetings

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