Exporters aiming for duty concessions on shipments to the UK must comply with new British regulations under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Introduced by the UK Government, DCTS aims to integrate developing nations into the global economy, fostering trade partnerships and strengthening supply chains.
It offers simpler, more generous preferential trading terms, reducing or eliminating tariffs on imports from 65 eligible countries, benefiting UK consumers and businesses while excluding certain upper-middle-income nations and those with UK free trade agreements.
4. According to the World Happiness Report 2024, which is the happiest country in the world? – Finland
According to the World Happiness Report 2024, the European country Finland is the happiest country in the world. Finland remains the happiest country in the world for the seventh consecutive year.
Like last year, India remains at 126th position in the World Happiness Index.
Whereas India’s neighboring country Pakistan is at 108th place and Sri Lanka is at 128th place.
America is at 23rd place.
5. Indian Navy has rescued the hijacked ship “Ruen” from pirates from the Gulf of Aden of which country? – Bulgaria
Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC) located at Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram has launched a multi-purpose app ‘SAKHI’ (Space-borne Assistant and Knowledge Hub for Crew Interaction-SAKHI) to assist the Gaganyaan crew.
This app will help in monitoring the health of astronauts and maintaining communication with ISRO on Earth.
ISRO can launch Gaganyaan human mission in the year 2025.
Environment
7. Recently, Genetic rescue has been proposed to conserve the tiger population of which national park?- Ranthambore National Park
The sites include- Gwalior Fort, Historical Group of Dhamnar, Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley, Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur, and Ramnagar God Memorial of Mandla.
Sports
9. Famous player Gulveer Singh is is related to which sport? – Race
The Ministry of External Affairs has appointed the country’s senior diplomat Vinay Kumar as the next Ambassador of India to Russia. Vinay Kumar is currently serving as the Ambassador of India to Myanmar. Vinay Kumar is a 1992 batch IFS officer. India has long-term and extensive cooperation with Russia in the field of defence. India imports most of the weapons from Russia.
11. Who has recently been given additional responsibility as the Governor in-charge of Telangana? – CP Radhakrishnan
Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan has been given additional responsibility as the in-charge Governor of Telangana in place of Tamilisai Soundararajan. Earlier, Soundararajan had resigned from his post.
He will also hold the additional responsibilities of Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.
Awards & Honours
12. Who will be awarded the 33rd Saraswati Samman for the year 2023? – Prabha Verma
The Election Commission of India initiated “Mission 414” in Himachal Pradesh to boost voter turnout in 414 polling stations with less than 60% participation in the last Lok Sabha elections.
Ground-level outreach aims to educate voters about their rights.
Additionally, in 8 Assembly constituencies with lower female voter turnout, “Mahila Preraks” will encourage women to vote, marking a concerted effort to ensure inclusive participation in the democratic process.
Misc
16. Who has recently been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Food and Processing Industries? – Kiran Rijiju
After the resignation of Pashupati Kumar Paras from the Union Council of Ministers, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Food and Processing Industries.
President Draupadi Murmu has given Rijiju the charge of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, in addition to his existing portfolio of Ministry of Earth and Science.
