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India- EU Trade and Technology Council

Why in News?
Recently, the 1st Ministerial

meeting of the India-European
Union Trade and Technology
Council (TTC) took place, in
Brussels, Belgium.
•The EU-India Trade and

Technology Council is the second
bilateral forum for the EU and the
first one established with any
partner for India. The EU and the
US launched a TTC in June 2021.
What are the Key Highlights of the Meeting?
•The Meeting involved discussions on roadmaps for future
cooperation under the three working groups:
• Strategic Technologies, Digital Governance, and Digital Connectivity
• Green and Clean Energy Technologies

• Trade, Investment, and Resilient Value Chains
•The meeting aimed to provide direction and lay the roadmap for
cooperation between the two sides regarding:
• Addressing mutual market access

• WTO (World Trade Organization) reforms
• The ongoing negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

• Cooperation in various areas of mutual interest
•India and the EU were also working to resolve a looming issue in their
trade relationship — the E.U.’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
(CBAM).
• The E.U. describes the CBAM as a “landmark tool” which places a

“fair price” on carbon emitted during the production of goods that are
entering the EU and a mechanism to “encourage cleaner industrial
“production outside the EU.
What is India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC)?
•About:
• The formation of the TTC was announced by the Indian Prime
Minister and President of the European Commission in 2022 with the
objective of creating a High-level coordination platform to tackle
strategic challenges at the nexus of trade, trusted technology and
security.
•Meetings:
• Ministerial meetings of the TTC will be held annually, ensuring
regular high-level engagement between India and the EU.
• These meetings will alternate in terms of and strengthen bilateral
cooperation. location, taking place in either India or the EU, to
foster balanced participation
•Working Groups: The TTC consists of three Working Groups (WGs) that
report on roadmaps for future cooperation:WG on Strategic Technologies,
Digital Governance, and Digital Connectivity:
• It will work jointly on areas of mutual interest such as digital
connectivity, Artificial Intelligence, 5G/6G, high performance
and Quantum Computing, Semiconductors, cloud
systems, Cybersecurity, digital skills and digital platforms.
•WG on Green and Clean Energy Technologies:

• It will focus on green technologies, including investment and
standards, with emphasis on research and innovation.
• Areas to be explored could be clean energy, Circular Economy, waste
management, plastic and litter in the ocean, waste to hydrogen and
recycling of batteries for e-vehicles.
• It will also foster cooperation between EU and Indian
incubators, SMEs and start-ups.
• WG on Trade, Investment, and Resilient Value Chains:

• It will work on the resilience of supply chains and access to critical
components, energy, and raw materials.
• It will also work to resolve identified trade barriers and global

trade challenges by promoting cooperation in multilateral fora. It
will work towards promotion of international standards and
cooperation on addressing global geopolitical challenges.
•Significance:
• Recognising the evolving geopolitical landscape, both India and the
EU acknowledge the importance of establishing a strong
collaborative framework.
• The TTC will not only offer political guidance but also provide the
necessary structure to effectively implement political
decisions, coordinate technical endeavors, and ensure
accountability at the political level.
• The TTC will help increase EU-India bilateral trade, which is at

historical highs, with Euro 120 billion worth of goods traded in
2022. In 2022, EURO 17 billion of digital products and services were
traded.
What is the Significance of the EU for India?
•Employment: The EU works closely with India to promote peace, create
jobs, boost economic growth and enhance sustainable development
across the country.
•Financial Assistance: As India graduated from a low to medium income
country (OECD 2014), the EU-India cooperation also evolved from a
traditional financial assistance type towards a partnership with a focus on
common priorities.
•Trade: The EU is India’s 2nd-largest trading partner (after the US)

and India’s 2nd-largest export market. India is the EU's 10th largest trading
partner, accounting for 2% of EU total trade in goods.
• Trade in services between the EU and India reached 40 billion Euro in
2021.
•Exports: India's merchandise exports to EU member countries stood at
about USD 65 billion in 2021-22, while imports aggregated at USD 51.4 billion.
• In 2022-23, the exports aggregated at USD 67 billion, while imports stood at
USD 54.4 billion in 2021-22.
•Other Bilateral Mechanism:

• At the 2017 EU-India Summit, leaders reiterated their intention to
strengthen cooperation on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development and agreed to explore the continuation of the
EU-India Development Dialogue
What is the European Union?

•The European Union is a group of 27 countries that operate as a
cohesive economic and political block.
•19 of these countries use Euro (€) as their official currency.
• 8 EU members (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary,

Poland, Romania and Sweden) do not use the euro.
•The EU grew out of a desire to form a single European political entity to

end centuries of warfare among European countries that culminated
with World War II and decimated much of the continent.
•The EU has developed an internal single market through a standardised

system of laws that apply in all member states in matters where members
have agreed to act as one.

Rasht-Astara Railway and INSTC

Why in News?
Recently, Russia and Iran have signed
a deal to build an Iranian railway line,
the Rasht-Astara railway as part of
an International North–South
Transport Corridor (INSTC).
•The Rasht-Astara railway is seen as an

important link in the corridor, intended
to connect India, Iran, Russia,
Azerbaijan and other countries via
railways and sea – a route that Russia
says can rival the Suez Canal as a
major global trade route.
What is Rash Astra Railway?
•It is a 162-kilometer railway that will connect the city of Rasht (Iran) near
the Caspian Sea, to Astara (Azerbaijan) on the border with
Azerbaijan. The new connection will shave four days off that traveling
time frame.
•The unique North-South transport artery, of which the Rasht-Astara

railway will become a part, will help to significantly diversify global traffic
flows. Transportation along the new corridor will have significant
competitive advantages and will substantially cut travel times and costs
and help develop new logistics chains.
•The railway along the Caspian Sea coast would help to connect Russian
ports on the Baltic Sea with Iranian ports in the Indian Ocean and the
Gulf.
What is the International North–South Transport Corridor?
•About:
• It is a 7,200-kilometer Multi-Mode Transit System that connects ship,
rail, and road routes for moving cargo between India, Iran, Azerbaijan,
Russia, Central Asia, and Europe.
• It was launched on 12th September 2000 in St. Petersburg, by Iran,

Russia and India for the purpose of promoting transportation
cooperation among the Member States.
• Since then, INSTC membership has expanded to include 10 more

countries – Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkey, Ukraine, Syria, Belarus, and Oman.

•Routes and Modes:
• Central Corridor: It begins from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai
and connects to the Bandar Abbas port (Iran) on the Strait of
Hormuz. It then passes through the Iranian territory via Nowshahr,
Amirabad, and Bandar-e-Anzali, runs along the Caspian Sea to reach
the Olya and Astrakhan Ports in Russia.
• Western Corridor: It connects the railway network of Azerbaijan to

that of Iran via the cross-border nodal points of Astara (Azerbaijan)
and Astara (Iran) and further to Jawaharlal Nehru port in India via sea
route.
• Eastern Corridor: It connects Russia to India through the Central

Asian countries of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
•Reducing Time and Freight Cost:
• INSTC consists of sea routes, rail links, and road connections that
connect Mumbai in India to Saint Petersburg in Russia, passing
through Chabahar.
• The INSTC is projected to reduce transit time by 40%, shortening it

from 45-60 days to 25-30 days. Additionally, it is expected
to decrease freight costs by 30% in comparison to the Suez Canal
route.
•Chabahar Port:
• India has invested in the Chabahar Port located in the Iranian
province of Sistan-Balochistan and also signed an intergovernmental
agreement for the INSTC.
• Chabahar is a port in southwestern Iran on the Gulf of Oman. It is
Iran's sole port with direct access to the sea. It is situated on the
southern coast of Iran's energy-rich Sistan-Balochistan region.
•Alternative to Suez Canal:

• Suez Canal’s blockage in 2021, which roughly cost 12% of global
trade and reportedly held up trade valued at USD 9 billion per
day, has amplified the optimistic outlook towards the INSTC as
a cheaper and faster alternative multimodal transit corridor.
•Potential to Connect Baltic:

• The INSTC connects India with Central Asia, Russia, and has the
potential to expand up to the Baltic, Nordic, and Arctic regions.
What are the Challenges?
•The main challenges faced by INSTC are that the majority of projects
associated with the INSTC, have not received financial support from major
international financial institutions such as the World Bank, ADB (Asian
Development Bank), European Investment Bank and Islamic Development
Bank.
•This is mainly due to the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United

States on Iran, which has led to concerns about possible “secondary
sanctions.”
•The harsher sanctions imposed on Iran after the US's withdrawal from
the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) in 2018 resulted in
many global companies withdrawing from infrastructure projects in Iran.
C-PACE (Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit)

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) recently established C-PACE, or
Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit, to bring efficiency into
the strike off process of companies.
About C-PACE (Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit):

•C-PACE has been set up to centralise the process of striking off
companies from the MCA Register.
•Location: It is located at the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs in

Gurgaon.
•C-PACE will be in operation through the Registrar of Companies (RoC) for

the purposes of exercising functional jurisdiction of processing and disposal
of applications.
•It will work under the supervision of the Director General of Corporate
Affairs (DGCoA).
•C-PACE will reduce the burden on the registry and provide stakeholders
with hassle-free filing, timely and process-bound striking off of their
company’s names from the register.
•It is part of MCA’s efforts towards ease of doing business and ease of exit
for companies.
•New Rules:
• As per new rules issued by the MCA, applications for removal of the
name of a company under Section 248 of the Companies Act would
be made to the registrar, C-PACE.
• It is expected that the process of voluntary winding up of
companies will now be completed in six months as against the earlier
timeline of two years.
•Section 248 of the Companies Act:
•It provides for the removal of the name of the company from the RoC if it
is not carrying on any business or operation for a period of two
immediately preceding financial years and has not made any application
within the said period for obtaining the status of a dormant company under
Section 455.

Minimum Import Price (MIP)

The Central Government recently introduced the Minimum Import Price
(MIP) for apples in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
About Minimum Import Price (MIP):

•What is MIP? MIP is a temporary measure to provide protection to
domestic farmers from predatory pricing of imports. Below this price,
import of the commodity is not allowed.
•Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT ) is an arm of the commerce
ministry which frames rules related to exports and imports.
•MIP for Apples:

• It aims to protect their interests by preventing tax-free imports of
apples from other countries, ensuring a level playing field for the
local apple industry..
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•Benefits:
• It will help stabilize apple prices in the local market by reducing the
oversupply of cheap imported apples.
• This stability will enable local farmers to fetch better prices for their
produce.

Khasi people

A tribal council’s recent order not to issue a Scheduled Tribe (ST)
certificate to any Khasi person who adopts the surname of her or his
father has triggered a war of words in matrilineal Meghalaya.
About Khasi people:

•The Khasi people are an indigenous ethnic group of Meghalaya in north-
eastern India with a significant population in the bordering state of Assam,
and in certain parts of Bangladesh.
•They inhabit the eastern part of Meghalaya, in the Khasi and Jaintia
Hills. Khasis residing in Jaintia hills are now better known as Jaintias. They
are also called Pnars.
•The Khasis occupying the northern lowlands and foothills are generally
called Bhois. Those who live in the southern tracts are termed Wars
•The Khasi people form the majority of the population of the eastern part
of Meghalaya, and is the state’s largest community, with around 48% of
the population of Meghalaya.
•Dress:
• The traditional Khasi male dress is “Jymphong” or a longish sleeveless
coat without collar, fastened by thongs in front. Now, the Khasis have
adopted the western dress.
• The Khasi traditional female dress is rather elaborate with several

pieces of cloth, giving the body a cylindrical shape. On ceremonial
occasions, they wear a crown of silver or gold on the head. A spike or
peak is fixed to the back of the crown, corresponding to the feathers
worn by the menfolk.
•Social Structure:
• They are divided into several clans.
• They have a matrilineal society.
• Descent is traced through the mother, but the father plays an
important role in the material and mental life of the family.
• Inheritance: In the Khasi society, it is only the youngest daughter or
“Ka Khadduh” who is eligible to inherit the ancestral property.
•Language: They speak Khasi, a member of the Khasic group

of Austroasiatic languages.
•Religion: The Khasis are now mostly Christians. But before that, they
believed in a Supreme Being, The Creator – U Blei Nongthaw and under
Him, there were several deities of water and of mountains and also of
other natural objects.
Sanchar Saathi Portal

About Sanchar Saathi portal:
•The portal aims to provide various reforms and services related to mobile
connections and telecommunications.
•It has been developed by C-DoT under the Department of Tele-

communications (DoT) to prevent frauds such as identity theft, forged
KYC, banking frauds etc.
•The portal allows mobile phone users to:

• Check the connections registered on their names,
• Report fraudulent or unrequired connections,
• Block the mobile phones which are stolen/lost,
• Check IMEI genuineness before buying a mobile phone,
The three reforms are being introduced as part of the portal's framework:
• CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register): It enables the tracking
and blocking of lost or stolen phones anywhere in the country.
• Know your mobile connections: It allows users to check the number
of mobile connections issued in their name by logging in using their
mobile number. This feature helps identify any unauthorized or
unwanted connections, which can be blocked immediately.
• ASTR (Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution

for Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification): This AI-based technology
facilitates mobile connection analysis and includes features such as
IMEI-based phone theft information messaging to law enforcement
agencies and the owner. It also enables blocking of any number
associated with a particular IMEI and the tracking of stolen mobile
devices.
• The portal and its reforms aim to enhance transparency, security, and
accountability in the telecom sector.

National Productivity Council

For giving fresh impetus to deliverables under the flagship Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Sampada Yojana(PMMSY), seven major field studies are being
carried out by National Productivity Council (NPC).
Why in News?
•The NPC is conducting field studies in seven areas such as best
practices in fish marketing system of Andhra Pradesh and dissemination
through workshop; agro-climatic zone-specific mapping of innovative
fishing practices for enhancing production and productivity in Upper
Gangetic Plain Region etc.
•It will help strengthen the mechanism of delivery of the central scheme
'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

National Productivity Council:
•It is an autonomous organization under the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
•It was set up in 1958.
•Objectives:
• To promote innovation-led productivity in a sustained manner in all
spheres of national economy through a holistic and inclusive approach
by addressing the triple bottom line – Economic, Environmental and
Social.
• To propagate productivity consciousness and culture amongst Govt.,

Business and Society.
• To act as a total solution provider for Industry, Services, and
Agriculture sectors for augmenting productivity through Training,
Consultancy and Research wherever needed through alliances and
partnerships.
•It is a constituent of the Tokyo-based Asian Productivity Organisation

(APO), an Inter-Governmental Body of which the Government of India is a
founding member.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

•PMMSY is being implemented by the Department of Fisheries (DoF),
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
(FAHD), Government of India.
•PMMSY is a scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable
and responsible development of fisheries sector in the country at an
estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crores.
•PMMSY is being implemented in all the States and Union Territories since
FY 2020-21.
•It is designed to address critical gaps in the fisheries value chain from fish
production, productivity and quality to technology, post-harvest
infrastructure and marketing.

Gekko Mizoramensis

Recently New species of flying gecko found near Myanmar border named
after Mizoram.
About Gekko Mizoramensis:

•It is a subgenus called Ptychozoon of the Gekko genus.
•There are 13 species of them throughout the world and they are found in
Southeast Asia.
•Before founding this species, only one species- Ptychozoon lionotum or

smooth-backed gliding gecko-was found in Mizoram.
•Its habitat spread into the parts of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and
Cambodia along with Mizoram.
•It is arboreal, nocturnal and glides from one tree to another.
•The new species is most similar to its sister species Gekko popaensis,
from which it differs in having an uncorrected pairwise sequence
divergence of 7–14% and by discrete differences in morphology and
colour pattern.
•Flying geckos have webbed limbs and flat tails to help them glide (they do
not fly).
•The species is paraphyletic and comprises multiple cryptic species.

Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)

Under Azadi ka Amrit Kaal, JJM celebrates a new milestone of ensuring
safe and clean drinking water through taps to more than 12 Crore rural
households of the country.
About Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):

•Mission Objective:
•To ensure HarGharJal (piped water supply) to all rural households by
2024 under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
• As on date, 5 States (Goa, Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat and Punjab)

and 3 UTs (Puducherry, D&D and D&NH and A&N Islands), have
reported 100% coverage. Himachal Pradesh at 98.35%, followed by
Bihar at 96.05%, are also poised to achieve saturation in the near
future.
.Working on the motto of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur
Sabka Prayas, Jal Jeevan Mission is marching towards achieving the
SDG 6, i.e., safe and affordable water to all, through provision of safe
water through taps to all households, schools, anganwadis and other
public institutions, in rural areas.
•Executing agency: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under
the Jal Shakti Mantralaya.
•Strategy:
• This Mission will focus on integrated demand and supply side
management of water at the local level, including creation of local
infrastructure for source sustainability like rainwater harvesting,
groundwater recharge an management of household

• The Mission will converge with other Central and State Government
Schemes to achieve its objectives of sustainable water supply
management across the country.
•Funding Pattern:
• The fund sharing pattern is in the proportion of:
• 50:50 between Centre and States,
• 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States.

• In case of UTs, 100% funding is provided by the Central government.

Prelims Rapid Fire
Consider the following statements with reference to the Sanchar Saathi portal:
1. It allows mobile phone users to block the stolen or lost mobile phones.
2. It has been developed by the Department of Tele-communications (DoT) to prevent
banking frauds.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Prelims Rapid Fire
Consider the following statements with reference to the Sanchar Saathi portal:
1. It allows mobile phone users to block the stolen or lost mobile phones.
2. It has been developed by the Department of Tele-communications (DoT) to prevent
banking frauds.
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation :
The Union Minister of Communications recently launched a citizen-centric

Sanchar Saathi portal.
About Sanchar Saathi portal:

•The portal aims to provide various reforms and services related to mobile
connections and telecommunications.
•It has been developed by C-DoT under the Department of Tele-

communications (DoT) to prevent frauds such as identity theft, forged
KYC, banking frauds etc.
•The portal allows mobile phone users to:

•Check the connections registered on their names,
•Report fraudulent or unrequired connections,
•Block the mobile phones which are stolen/lost,
•Check IMEI genuineness before buying a mobile phone,

•The three reforms are being introduced as part of the portal's framework:
•CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register): It enables the tracking and

blocking of lost or stolen phones anywhere in the country.
•Know your mobile connections: It allows users to check the number of

mobile connections issued in their name by logging in using their mobile
• number. This feature helps identify any unauthorized or unwanted

connections, which can be blocked immediately.
•ASTR (Artificial Intelligence and Facial Recognition powered Solution for
Telecom SIM Subscriber Verification): This AI-based technology facilitates
mobile connection analysis and includes features such as IMEI-based phone
theft information messaging to law enforcement agencies and the owner. It
also enables blocking of any number associated with a particular IMEI and
the tracking of stolen mobile devices.
•The portal and its reforms aim to enhance transparency, security, and
accountability in the telecom sector.
Prelims Rapid Fire
With reference to the National Productivity Council, consider the following statements:
1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Finance.

2. It act as a total solution provider for Industry, Services and Agriculture sectors.
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Prelims Rapid Fire
With reference to the National Productivity Council, consider the following
statements:
1. It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Finance.

2. It act as a total solution provider for Industry, Services and Agriculture sectors.
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation :
For giving fresh impetus to deliverables under the flagship Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), seven major field studies are being
carried out by National Productivity Council (NPC).
The NPC is conducting field studies in seven areas such as best practices in
fish marketing system of Andhra Pradesh and dissemination through
workshop; agro-climatic zone-specific mapping of innovative
fishing practices for enhancing production and productivity in Upper
Gangetic Plain Region etc.
•It will help strengthen the mechanism of delivery of the central scheme
'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
National Productivity Council:
It is an autonomous organization under the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
•It was set up in 1958.
•Objectives:
•To promote innovation-led productivity in a sustained manner in all
spheres of national economy through a holistic and inclusive approach by
addressing the triple bottom line – Economic, Environmental and Social.
•To propagate productivity consciousness and culture amongst Govt.,

Business and Society.
•To act as a total solution provider for Industry, Services, and Agriculture
sectors for augmenting productivity through Training, Consultancy and
Research wherever needed through alliances and partnerships.
•It is a constituent of the Tokyo-based Asian Productivity Organisation
(APO), an Inter-Governmental Body of which the Government of India is a
founding member.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
•PMMSY is being implemented by the Department of Fisheries (DoF),
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (FAHD), Government
of India.
•PMMSY is a scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable

and responsible development of fisheries sector in the country at an
estimated investment of Rs. 20,050 crores.
•PMMSY is being implemented in all the States and Union Territories since
FY 2020-21.
•It is designed to address critical gaps in the fisheries value chain from fish
production, productivity and quality to technology, post-harvest
infrastructure and marketing.
Prelims Rapid Fire
Recently a new species of flying gecko, Gekko Mizoramensis, was
discovered. In which part of India has it been discovered?
A.Andaman Islands
B.Gulf of kutch
C.Western ghat
D.Mizoram
Prelims Rapid Fire
Recently a new species of flying gecko, Gekko Mizoramensis, was
discovered. In which part of India has it been discovered?
A.Andaman Islands
B.Gulf of kutch
C.Western ghat
D.Mizoram
Explanation :
Recently New species of flying gecko found near Myanmar border named
after Mizoram.
About Gekko Mizoramensis:

It is a subgenus called Ptychozoon of the Gekko genus.
There are 13 species of them throughout the world and they are found in
Southeast Asia.
•Before founding this species, only one species- Ptychozoon lionotum or

smooth-backed gliding gecko-was found in Mizoram.
•Its habitat spread into the parts of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand and
Cambodia along with Mizoram.
•It is arboreal, nocturnal and glides from one tree to another.
•The new species is most similar to its sister species Gekko popaensis, from
which it differs in having an uncorrected pairwise sequence divergence of
7–14% and by discrete differences in morphology and colour pattern.
•Flying geckos have webbed limbs and flat tails to help them glide (they do
not fly).
•The species is paraphyletic and comprises multiple cryptic species.

Prelims Rapid Fire
Consider the following statements with reference to the Jal Jeevan Mission:
1. It aims to ensure piped water supply to all rural households by 2024.

2. It is completely funded by the Central Government in North-Eastern States
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Prelims Rapid Fire
Consider the following statements with reference to the Jal Jeevan Mission:
1. It aims to ensure piped water supply to all rural households by 2024.

2. It is completely funded by the Central Government in North-Eastern States
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
About Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):
•Mission Objective: To ensure HarGharJal (piped water supply) to all rural
households by 2024 under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
• As on date, 5 States (Goa, Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat and Punjab) and

3 UTs (Puducherry, D&D and D&NH and A&N Islands), have reported
100% coverage. Himachal Pradesh at 98.35%, followed by Bihar at
96.05%, are also poised to achieve saturation in the near future.
• Working on the motto of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas aur
Sabka Prayas, Jal Jeevan Mission is marching towards achieving the
SDG 6, i.e., safe and affordable water to all, through provision of safe
water through taps to all households, schools, anganwadis and other
public institutions, in rural areas.
• Executing agency: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under
the Jal Shakti Mantralaya.
•Strategy:
• This Mission will focus on integrated demand and supply side
management of water at the local level, including creation of local
infrastructure for source sustainability like rainwater harvesting,
groundwater recharge and management of household wastewater for
reuse in agriculture.
• The Mission will converge with other Central and State Government
Schemes to achieve its objectives of sustainable water supply
management across the country.
•Funding Pattern:
• The fund sharing pattern is in the proportion of:
• 50:50 between Centre and States,
• 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States.
• In case of UTs, 100% funding is provided by the Central government.
Prelims Rapid Fire
Consider the following statements regarding Minimum Import Price (MIP):
1. It is a temporary measure to provide protection to domestic farmers from predatory

pricing of imports.
2. Import of the commodity is not allowed below this price.
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Prelims Rapid Fire
Consider the following statements regarding Minimum Import Price (MIP):
1. It is a temporary measure to provide protection to domestic farmers from predatory

pricing of imports.
2. Import of the commodity is not allowed below this price.
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
About Minimum Import Price (MIP):
•What is MIP? MIP is a temporary measure to provide protection to
domestic farmers from predatory pricing of imports. Below this price,
import of the commodity is not allowed.
•Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT ) is an arm of the commerce

ministry which frames rules related to exports and imports.
•MIP for Apples:

•It aims to protect their interests by preventing tax-free imports of apples
from other countries, ensuring a level playing field for the local apple
industry.
•According to the policy, any apple costing less than Rs 50 per kg cannot be
imported.
•Benefits:
•It will help stabilize apple prices in the local market by reducing the
oversupply of cheap imported apples.
•This stability will enable local farmers to fetch better prices for their
produce.
Prelims Rapid Fire
Consider the following statements regarding the Khasi people:
1. They form the largest community in the state of Meghalaya.

2. They are divided into several clans and follows a matrilineal society
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Prelims Rapid Fire
Consider the following statements regarding the Khasi people:
1. They form the largest community in the state of Meghalaya.

2. They are divided into several clans and follows a matrilineal society
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
About Khasi people:
•The Khasi people are an indigenous ethnic group of Meghalaya in north-
eastern India with a significant population in the bordering state of Assam,
and in certain parts of Bangladesh.
•They inhabit the eastern part of Meghalaya, in the Khasi and Jaintia
Hills. Khasis residing in Jaintia hills are now better known as Jaintias. They
are also called Pnars.
•The Khasis occupying the northern lowlands and foothills are generally
called Bhois. Those who live in the southern tracts are termed Wars.
•The Khasi people form the majority of the population of the eastern part of
Meghalaya, and is the state’s largest community, with around 48% of the
population of Meghalaya.
•Dress:
•The traditional Khasi male dress is “Jymphong” or a longish sleeveless coat
without collar, fastened by thongs in front. Now, the Khasis have adopted
the western dress.
•The Khasi traditional female dress is rather elaborate with several pieces of
cloth, giving the body a cylindrical shape. On ceremonial occasions, they
wear a crown of silver or gold on the head. A spike or peak is fixed to the
back of the crown, corresponding to the feathers worn by the menfolk.
•Social Structure:
•They are divided into several clans.
•They have a matrilineal society.

•Descent is traced through the mother, but the father plays an important
role in the material and mental life of the family.
•Inheritance: In the Khasi society, it is only the youngest daughter or “Ka

Khadduh” who is eligible to inherit the ancestral property.
•Language: They speak Khasi, a member of the Khasic group

of Austroasiatic languages.
•Religion: The Khasis are now mostly Christians. But before that, they
believed in a Supreme Being, The Creator – U Blei Nongthaw and under
Him, there were several deities of water and of mountains and also of other
natural objects.
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