Union Minister for Rural Development has informed Lok Sabha about the Rashtriya Aajeevika Mission. The mission is known as Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission(DAY-NRLM). The mission aims to organize the rural poor women into Self Help Groups (SHGs) and continuously nurture and support them to take economic activities till they attain appreciable… Continue reading Rashtriya Aajeevika Mission
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Steps taken to combat Terror Financing and circulation of Fake Indian Currency in the country
Minister of State for Home Affairs has informed Lok sabha about the steps taken by the government to combat terror financing and circulation of fake Indian Currency in the country. The minister has said that the government has strengthened the provisions in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967 by criminalizing the production or smuggling or circulation… Continue reading Steps taken to combat Terror Financing and circulation of Fake Indian Currency in the country
China says it wants security & stability along India border
China has released a white paper titled “China’s National Defence in the New Era”.The paper has touched upon various aspects of its military development comparing with India, US, Russia and other countries. The Chinese military has said that it is striving to promote security and stability along the India-China border and has created favourable conditions… Continue reading China says it wants security & stability along India border
Opposition wants select panel scrutiny of key Bills
Opposition parties have asked the government to send seven Bills in Rajya Sabha to Parliamentary Standing Committee or Select Committees for scrutiny. This decision was taken as eleven of the 22 Bills introduced in the ongoing session of Parliament have been passed without any scrutiny by parliamentary standing committees. The Parliamentary committees are established to… Continue reading Opposition wants select panel scrutiny of key Bills
CBDT celebrates Aaykar Diwas
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is celebrating the 159th Income Tax Day which is also called as Aaykar Diwas. Income Tax was introduced for the first time in India by Sir James Wilson on 24th July,1860 to compensate for the losses incurred by the British regime during the first war of independence against British… Continue reading CBDT celebrates Aaykar Diwas
Gujarat tops in solar rooftop installations
According to the government data,Gujarat has emerged as the state with the most rooftop solar panels installed. Gujarat has installed rooftop solar power capacity of 261 MW against 1,700 MW for all of India.Gujarat is followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu in terms of installed rooftop capacity. The government has also provided financial assistance and… Continue reading Gujarat tops in solar rooftop installations
Bangladesh: Scientists develop method to convert Jute fibre into low-cost bio-degradable cellulose sheets
Scientists in Bangladesh have developed a method to convert Jute fibre into low-cost biodegradable cellulose sheets named as Sonali. These can be used as wrapping material and carrying bag.The physical qualities of the invented jute fibre and plastic are quite similar. The Eco-friendly jute poly bags made up of Sonali can also be used in… Continue reading Bangladesh: Scientists develop method to convert Jute fibre into low-cost bio-degradable cellulose sheets
New India-UK scheme to fund students from UK to visit India
A new India-UK bilateral pilot scheme known as “UKEIRI Mobility Programme:Study in India” has been launched. The scheme aims to support Britain’s universities to collaborate with Indian partners in order to send UK students to India during their studies. The program is an initiative of Universities UK International (UUKi) and British Council India. The program… Continue reading New India-UK scheme to fund students from UK to visit India
Explained: What are sovereign bonds, and what are their risks and rewards?
Finance Minister has announced in the Budget that it plans to raise a portion of its gross borrowing from overseas markets using sovereign bonds. A government bond or sovereign bond is a form of debt that the government undertakes wherein it issues bonds with the promise to pay periodic interest payments and also repay the… Continue reading Explained: What are sovereign bonds, and what are their risks and rewards?
Lok Sabha passes Bill to tackle illicit deposit schemes
The Lok Sabha has passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Bill, 2019. The bill provides for a comprehensive mechanism to ban unregulated deposit schemes and to protect the interests of depositors. The bill has amended three legislations namely (a)Reserve Bank of India Act,1934 (b)Securities and Exchange Board of India Act,1992 and (c)Multi-State Co-operative Societies… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bill to tackle illicit deposit schemes
