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November 28th, 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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