Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 Context:The Lok Sabha recently passed the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023, with the aim of decriminalizing offences related to coastal aquaculture activities. This step is taken to promote ease of business in this sector. Aquaculture Definition: Fisheries vs. Aquaculture: Need for the Bill: Aim of the Bill: Key …
Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 Context:The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 (MMDR Amendment) was recently passed in Parliament, aiming to encourage private sector investment in the exploration of critical and deep-seated minerals in India. Critical and Deep-Seated Minerals: Import Dependency: India’s Status: Challenges with Import Dependency: Need …
Current Affairs Aug 2023 Source: BSContext: The National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) draft has been released for public consultation by the National Consortium. Aim of the Policy:The Draft National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) aims to strengthen the Indian deep tech startup ecosystem and address its unique challenges. Definition of Deep Tech:Deep Tech refers …
Fall of Mughals The period of the Great Mughals, which began in 1526 with Babur’s accession to the throne, ended with the death of Aurangzeb in 1707. Aurangzeb’s death marked the end of an era in Indian history. When Aurangzeb died, the empire of the Mughals was the largest in India. Yet, within about fifty …
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