India’s 1st ever GI-tagged Kashmir carpets flagged off to Germany

14 March 2022
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India’s 1st ever GI-tagged Kashmir carpets flagged off to Germany

The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has launched quick response (QR) code for its GI-tagged Kashmiri carpet, to preserve the authenticity and genuineness of the hand-knotted carpets. The main objective of this QR Code attached to the GI tag is to help in reviving the sheen and glory of the Kashmiri carpet industry.

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Key points:

• The QR code will contain relevant information of the artisans, manufacturer, weaver, district, raw material used etc.
• Since the QR code label cannot be copied or misused, it will discourage the counterfeit production of carpets.
• Meanwhile, the first-ever consignment of GI-tagged hand-knotted carpets were exported to Germany from New Delhi on March 11, 2022.
• It must be noted that the Kashmiri carpets were granted GI-tag in June 2016 by the Geographical Indication Registry of the Department of Industry Promotion and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, but the registered carpets were certified from 2022.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: 

• J&K Lieutenant Governor: Manoj Sinha;
• J&K Formation (Union territory): 31 October 2019.

PM Narendra Modi dedicates Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

14 March 2022
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PM Narendra Modi dedicates Rashtriya Raksha University in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated to the nation a new campus building complex of the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) at Lavad village near Gandhinagar, Gujarat. PM also addressed the first convocation of RRU Gandhinagar as a Chief Guest. The University, which is an Institution of National Importance, commenced its operations from 1st October 2020.

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RRU offers academic programs from diploma to doctorate level in various areas of policing and internal security such as police science and management, criminal law and justice, cyberpsychology, information technology, artificial intelligence and cyber security, crime investigation, strategic languages, internal defence and strategies, physical education and sports, coastal and maritime security. Currently, 822 students from 18 States are enrolled in these programs.

Key points:

• PM Modi said, Rashtriya Raksha University, National Law University and National Forensic Science University in Gujarat should come together for periodic symposiums, which will help in creating a better security environment and criminal justice system. He said, Gujarat has National Forensic Science University and National Children University- two such universities first in the world.
• The Prime Minister highlighted the role of the first batch of any such institute in taking the vision of the institution forward. He noted the contribution of the old pharmacy college in Gujarat to turn the state into a leader in the pharmaceutical field. Similarly, IIM Ahmedabad led the creation of a robust MBA education system in the country.

About the University:

• Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) was set up to meet the need for high quality trained manpower in various wings of policing, criminal justice and correctional administration.
• The government set up a national police university named Rashtriya Raksha University by upgrading the Raksha Shakti University which was established by the Government of Gujarat in 2010.
• The University, which is an Institution of National Importance, commenced its operations from 1st October 2020. The University will develop synergies with the private sector by leveraging knowledge and resources from the industry and would also set up Centres of Excellence in various fields relating to police and security.

Tamilnadu Petroproducts became world’s first LAB manufacturing company to get BIS certification

14 March 2022
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Tamilnadu Petroproducts became world’s first LAB manufacturing company to get BIS certification

TPL (Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd.) is the world’s first linear alkylbenzene (LAB) manufacturing company to be certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). TPL’s ‘Superlab’ brand is one of the most well-known laboratory brands in the country. TPL’s position as the market leader and the only authorised seller of the chemical in India will be bolstered by the certification. LAB can be used to make biodegradable detergent, making it a more sustainable option than conventional detergent formulations.

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KEY POINTS:

• In a notable step, Chennai-based petrochemicals manufacturer Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd (TPL) has been awarded IS12795:2020 certification by the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilisers, Government of India for its product linear alkylbenzene (LAB).
• TPL is part of AM International’s petrochemicals sector, a diversified, international conglomerate with a federated operating architecture based in Singapore.
• The company is India’s leading LAB manufacturer and the only one in the state of Tamil Nadu. LAB is a key component in the production of synthetic detergents and industrial cleansers. TPL‘s products account for over 40% of all fabric detergents used in Indian homes. Its ‘Superlab‘ brand is one of the most well-known laboratory brands in the country.
• TPL is the only authorised seller of LAB in the Indian market, thanks to the respected Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification. The certificate complies with the Linear Alkyl Benzene (Quality Control) Order 2021’s standards.
• Only LAB manufacturers who have received IS 12795 certification are allowed to offer their products in Indian markets, according to the terms of this decree. TPL is now the chosen partner for industries with LAB applications as a result of this progress.

As an industry leader, product quality has been the primary priority at TPL. It will be our constant goal to provide the greatest quality LAB to our segment partners for many years to come, and to proudly contribute to India’s AtmaNirbhar Bharat mission.“

When making a surface tension-lowering chemical, LAB is created as an intermediate product. The petrochemical is used to make biodegradable detergent, making it a more environmentally friendly alternative to current detergent formulations. The substance was thoroughly assessed by the European Council Regulation (EC) and deemed to pose no significant environmental or health risks.

About Tamilnadu Petroproducts:

• Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd is a company based in Tamil Nadu, India.
• With its headquarters in Chennai, India, Tamilnadu Petroproducts Limited (TPL), a subsidiary of Singapore-based AM International, is a significant maker of industrial intermediate chemicals.
• The company was founded in 1984 with the goal of establishing a cutting-edge Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB) manufacturing facility. TPL‘s product portfolio now includes caustic soda, propylene oxide, and chlorine.

About AM international:

• AM International is a company based in the United States.
• AM International is a federated operating architecture with a diversified worldwide collection of firms. It has been trusted by millions of clients for over six decades and is headquartered in Singapore.
• Many group companies are market leaders today, with operations in Southeast Asia, India, and the United Kingdom.