BIS Revises Standards for Metals and Alloys, Sterilization of Health Care Products and Drinks Based on Fermented Milk
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised certain standards for Graphic Technology, Sterilization of Health Care Products and Drinks Based on Fermented Milk. These standards were established on April 22, 2024.
Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Deviation Settlement Mechanism and Related Matters) Regulations, 2024
The Deviation Settlement Mechanism is a crucial component of the power market that addresses discrepancies between scheduled electricity generation and actual consumption. It ensures fair settlement for market participants who deviate from their scheduled power supply or demand. Stakeholders and interested parties can submit comments, suggestions, or objections on the draft regulations by May 24, 2024.
Who Let These 24 Breeds of Hounds Out?
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) is inviting written comments and objections from the public regarding the prohibition on the import, breeding, and sale of 24 dog breeds. Written comments with scientific reasoning can be sent by registered post to Dr. O.P. Chauhdary, Joint Secretary, DAHD by June 1, 2024.
AERB Clears Radial Blanket Loading For PFBR Reactor
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission for loading radial blanket sub-assemblies into the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) core at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. This green light marks a significant milestone towards making India’s first indigenous 500 MWe fast breeder reactor operational.
Delhi Breathes Easier On Account Of Improvement in Air Quality
April 2024 saw the highest number of “Good to Moderate” air quality days (23) in Delhi since 2018 (excluding the 2020 lockdown year). This surpasses figures from previous years: 17 (2023), 0 (2022), 18 (2021), 30 (2020), 12 (2019), and 8 (2018). Additionally, the number of days with an Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 200 (considered “Poor” to “Severe”) also significantly decreased to just 7 in April 2024.
New Centres For Filing Claims Of Compensation Notified For Protection Of Plant Varieties And Farmers’ Rights
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has added nine more centres for filing claims of compensation to its list of existing centres. Such claims can be made for contribution of the people of the concerned village or local community in the evolution or any plant variety,
Standards and Rating for Undergraduate Siddha Colleges and Teaching Hospitals
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine has published the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (Minimum Essential Standards, Assessment and Rating for Undergraduate Siddha Colleges and Attached Teaching Hospitals) Regulations, 2024. These regulations aim to ensure quality education and infrastructure for aspiring Siddha practitioners.
Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Publishes New Regulations
The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Publishes New Regulations has notified three new regulations on pharmacy and swasthavritta programs. These new regulations were published in May 2024.
Staff Paper on Regulatory Oversight on Bidding Behaviour in Power Exchanges
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is seeking public feedback on its staff paper to enhance oversight of bidding behavior in power exchanges. A public notice inviting feedback was issued on May 5, 2024. The last date to provide feedback is June 30, 2024.
Tea Board Publishes NABL Accredited Laboratories Under Integrated Assessment Scheme
The Tea Board has just released its latest list of laboratories approved for its Integrated Assessment Scheme. This list has been updated as of April 24, 2024.
