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NAARM received Sardar Patel Award of ICAR

NAARM received Sardar Patel Award of ICAR

The National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) has bagged the Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institute Award 2021 (in the Large Institute Category) for its overall performance. Ch Srinivasa Rao (Director of NAARM) has received the award from the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar. NAARM: Set up: 1976 HQ: Hyderabad NAARM was established by the Indian […]

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To encourage agricultural trade, Narendra Tomar launched e-NAM Platform 

To encourage agricultural trade, Narendra Tomar launched e-NAM Platform 

On the eve of the State Agriculture and Horticulture Ministers’ Conference in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, unveiled the Platform of Platforms (POP) under the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM). A total of 1,018 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) received equity grants totaling more than Rs 37 crore, which will help 3.5 lakh

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Google Parent Alphabet appoints Goldman Sachs Veteran, Marty Chavez to Board 

Google Parent Alphabet appoints Goldman Sachs Veteran, Marty Chavez to Board 

Wall Street veteran Marty Chavez is joining the board of Google parent Alphabet Inc., adding significant finance muscle to the technology giant. His appointment marks the first change to the Alphabet board since 2020 when former Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt departed. Static/Current Takeaways Important For All Exam 2022: Alphabet Inc. CEO: Sundar Pichai; Alphabet Inc. Chairperson: John L. Hennessy;

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Trade Deficit widens to record $26.1 Billion in June

Trade Deficit widens to record $26.1 Billion in June 

India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to a record $26.18 billion in June, wider than the government’s earlier estimate of $25.63 billion, after the Commerce Ministry revised upwards both the exports and imports figures for the month. The previous record monthly merchandise trade deficit was $24.3 billion in May. Last month’s trade deficit was almost three times as wide as the

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Center extends State and Central Tax and Levies Rebate Program

Center extends State and Central Tax and Levies Rebate Program

The government has approved the continuation of the Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) with the same rates as announced by the Ministry of Textiles for exports of apparel/garments and made-ups until March 31, 2024 in an effort to increase exports and create jobs in the textile industry. RoSCTL is a growth-oriented, forward-looking

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