November 28^th, 2019

 

Topic: Religious organizations.

 

 

News:- SGPC to set up a panel to safeguard the interests of the Sikhs settled abroad.

• A 51- member panel would be set up under the chairmanship of the SGPC president for looking into the issues of the Sikhs in other countries.

 

 

The Purpose of the body:-

• To wage a struggle against racial discrimination against the Sikhs.
• To look into the cases of mistaken identity.
• The promotion of Punjabi language would also be undertaken.
• The Sikhs in need would also get the required moral and material support from the body.

(Source:- The Tribune news)

 

 

Topic: Agriculture in Punjab

 

 

News:- Kinnow cultivation in Punjab is facing challenges due to climate change and pollution.

• The Kinnow fruit has witnessed a high incidence of smaller size and high droppings this season in Punjab.

 

 

The reasons for this:-

• Overall climate change.
• Deficient rainfall during the monsoons.
• Stubble burning cases in the state.
• The Kinnow production is mainly concentrated in the Malwa belt of Punjab especially Muktsar and Fazilka region.
• Also, due to increased salinity of the soil, the plants are facing some issues.

 

Important Stats:-

• Around 49000 hectares in Punjab are under the Kinnow cultivation.
• Punjab is one of the largest producers of the Kinnow fruit in the country.
• Around 60% of the country’s production comes from the state.
• The Kinnow fruit growers are getting around rupees 20 per kg for a good quality product.
• Mandarin type of fruit is quite famous in the country.
• The government should try to come up with better quality horticultural Technology and monetary Schemes to benefit the farmers.
• Punjab Agricultural University can be roped in here.

(Source:- The Tribune news)

 

 

Topic: E-governance

 

News:- FASTags to be made compulsory for the state highways in Punjab also.

• The step has been done to promote the Electronic Toll Collection ( ETC) in the state /

 

These FASTags would ensure:-

• Smooth flow of traffic.
• Less inconvenience for the commuters.
• Efficiency in the collection of toll.

 

About FASTags:-

• They are a simple reloadable tag which can enable automatic deduction of toll charges from a Linked prepaid or savings account.
• The tag uses radio frequency identification technology for its use.

(Source:- The Tribune news)

 

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