North vs. South: The Battle for India’s Tea Export Throne
In general, there seems to be a slight decrease in the quantity of tea exported from all of India in 2023 compared to 2022. However, the value of tea exports from all of India increased slightly in 2023 compared to 2022. Additionally, South India appears to have made up for the decrease in exports from North India in 2023.
Tea Board Releases Latest Estimates on Tea Production in February 2024
There was a slight increase in tea production in February 2024 compared to February 2023. India produced an estimated 16.6 million kilograms of tea in February 2024, as compared to 16.55 million kilograms produced in February 2023. Moreover, the increase of production in south India has been attributed to increased tea production in Tamil Nadu.
NMC Reviews More Applications For New PG Medical Courses and Seats
The notifications for these applications have been sent directly to the respective institutions via email. Each institution will find information regarding the next steps and deadlines within the notification. For public transparency, a list of application numbers for the recently processed applications is available for reference.
Drug Price Hike Allowed Based on Minimal Wholesale Price Index Increase
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Agency (NPPA) has issued a notification on permitting a hike in drug prices based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). This increase is by a very small margin based on a slight increase in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for 2023 as compared to 2022.
BIS Revises Standards for IT, Petroleum Products & GPS
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued several notifications revising certain standards for IT, Petroleum Products & GPS. These notifications were all published on March 26, 2024. The notification specifies different dates of establishment and withdrawal of previous standards.
New Option for Electrifying Remote Tribal Villages under PM JANMAN
The inclusion of CAPEX mini-grids expands electrification options for PVTG villages. This amendment is expected to accelerate progress towards achieving the goal of PM JANMAN thus bringing the benefits of electricity to these underprivileged communities.
Review Of Controversial Drug Combinations
The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) subcommittee will convene on April 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM via WebEx video conferencing. During this meeting evaluate they will evaluate the safety and efficacy of 16 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs. Applicants and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting and present their case to the committee.
DCGI Meeting with Stakeholders on March 28th Stands Cancelled
This cancellation is due to unforeseen work commitments for the DCGI. The CDSCO encourages stakeholders to contact the CDSCO’s Public Relations Cell (PRO Cell) to reschedule their meetings for a more suitable date. This applies particularly to those stakeholders located outside of Delhi.
Training To Boost Safety Culture In Industrial Radiography Facilities
The programs aimed to improve safety culture within industrial radiography facilities in West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The programs also emphasized the importance of implementing appropriate safety measures to minimize risks associated with industrial radiography.
Zoological Survey of India Releases Comprehensive Guide to Lepidoptera
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has unveiled a publication titled “An Illustrated Guide to the Lepidoptera of India: Taxonomic Procedures, Family Characters, Diversity, and Distribution.” A press release on this launch was issued on March 22, 2024. Authored by experts including Dr. Dhriti Banerjee, Director of ZSI, along with Dr. Navneet Singh, Dr. Rahul […]
