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Posted 11 Jun 2024
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Veterinary Council of India (VCI)
The names of the individuals elected to serve on VCI have been announced.
- Every three years, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying holds elections to elect 11 members to VCI.
- Council also includes nominated members.
About VCI
- It is a statutory body established under Indian Veterinary Council Act 1984.
- It receives 100% Grants-in-Aid from Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying to cover its office expenses.
- It is charged with responsibilities of making provision for regulation of veterinary practice, preparation and maintenance of an Indian Veterinary Practitioners Register etc.
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- Veterinary Council of India
- Indian Veterinary Council Act 1984
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Lipulekh Pass
Indian traders are demanding resumption of border trade with China through Lipulekh pass which was closed during Covid-19 pandemic.
About Lipulekh Pass
- It is located close to the tri-junction of India, China (Tibet) and Nepal and is situated in Uttarakhand (Pithorgarh district).
- It is a major pass of Kumaun region situated in Kali Valley.
- It has been an ancient trade route used for centuries by traders, pilgrims, and travellers for cultural exchange.
- Traveling through Lipulekh Pass significantly reduces travel time for Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage.
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- Lipulekh Pass
- Kailash Mansarovar
- Kumaun Region
Cold lava
Recently Cold Lava rushed through streets as Mount Kanlaon erupted in the Philippines.
Cold Lava(A.k.a. Lehar in Indonesian):
- It is a dense mixture of volcanic material, debris, and water that behaves like a fast-moving landslide.
- It occurs when water interacts with volcanic ash and debris on the slopes of a volcano.
- It remains hot internally due to chemical reactions within volcanic material.
Threats Posed:
- It can advance rapidly, giving little time to evacuate.
- Its high density and abrasive nature can cause significant damage to buildings & roads, and human life.
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- Cold lava
- Lehar
General Anti-avoidance Rule (GAAR)
Telangana High Courts ruled in favor of GAAR against a taxpayer and has held that colourable devices(transactions without commercial substance) cannot be part of tax planning.
About GAAR
- It empowers tax authorities to deny tax benefits on transactions or arrangements that have no commercial substance and whose only purpose is to avoid tax.
- It came into effect on 1st April 2017.
- Provisions of GAAR are contained in Chapter X-A of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
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- General Anti-avoidance Rule
- Tax Planning
Xylitol
Recent study has found out that Artificial sweeteners xylitol may pose health risks.
- According to study, it can increase risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks and strokes.
About Xylitol
- It is a sugar alcohol that is commonly used as a sweetener.
- Sugar alcohols combine traits of sugar molecules and alcohol molecules.
- It is a common ingredient in sugar-free chewing gums,diabetes-friendly foods, and oral-care products.
- It can be found naturally or artificially produced, primarily from plant materials.
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- Chewing gum
- Xylitol
- Artificial sweeteners
Microalgae
CSIR-IICT scientists highlighted microalgae potential as a protein supplement.
About Microalgae:
- Diverse group of single-cell photosynthetic organisms, both prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
- These are groups of autotrophic microorganisms that live in marine, freshwater, and soil ecosystems.
Significance:
- Nutrition: These are rich in nutrients and biologically active substances, such as proteins, vitamins, etc.
- Carbon cycle: They absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen through photosynthesis.
- Food Chain: Phytoplankton, which forms the base of the food chain, includes microalgae.
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- Microalgae
- Single cell organism
- Autotrophic organisms
PM Kisan Nidhi Scheme (PM KISAN)
Prime Minister released 17th instalment of PM Kisan Nidhi scheme.
About PM KISAN
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- Type: Central Sector Scheme.
- Aim: To supplement financial needs of land-holding farmers families in procuring various inputs and also domestic needs.
- Objective: To provide income support to all land-holding eligible farmer families (families include husband, wife and minor children).
- Beneficiaries: All landholding farmers, subject to certain exclusions.
- Benefits: Rs. 6,000 is transferred annually in three equal instalments of Rs. 2,000 each every four months.
- Exclusion: Beneficiaries of higher economic status shall not be eligible.
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- PM Kisan Yojana
- Central Sector Scheme
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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
AIM, NITI Aayog has launched two initiatives to foster innovation.
- AIM – Innovation Centre Denmark (ICDK) Water challenge 4.0 to address critical water-related challenges through inventive solutions.
- Innovations For You –Sustainable Development Goals Entrepreneurs of India handbook spotlights entrepreneurs from diverse corners contributing to societal betterment through sustainable innovations.
About AIM
- Launched in 2016 by NITI Aayog, it is Government of India’s flagship program to promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.
- All the initiatives of AIM are monitored using real-time systems and dynamic dashboards.
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- NITI Aayog
- Atal Innovation Mission
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