Niti Aayog has proposed that in the next six to eight years,India’s entire two-wheeler industry should go full electric.The proposal is aimed to curb pollution and reduce India’s dependency on fossil fuels. The Niti Aayog has also pushed for doubling direct subsidy for electric three-wheelers to Rs 20,000 per kilowatt hour to make them as… Continue reading Only electric 2-wheelers may be sold in country after 2025
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Finance Ministry begins pre-Budget discussions
The finance ministry has begun the pre-Budget consultation exercise with industry bodies in the run-up to the full budget to be unveiled by the new government in July,2019. Recently,the finance Minister had presented the Interim Budget on 1st February 2019. An interim Budget or vote on account means that the government seeks the approval of… Continue reading Finance Ministry begins pre-Budget discussions
Gender diversity good for businesses: UN
United Nations International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released a report titled “Women in Business and Management: The business case for change” The report surveyed nearly 13,000 enterprises across 70 countries on assessing how gender diversity policies impact business outcomes. The report revealed that around 57% of companies agreed that increased gender diversity initiatives result in… Continue reading Gender diversity good for businesses: UN
Sushma Swaraj speaks of Pulwama, Sri Lanka attacks at SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Kyrgyzstan
India’s external affairs minister has attended the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek,Kyrgyzstan. While addressing the meeting,External Affairs Minister has urged the member nations of SCO for greater counter-terror cooperation in the backdrop of terror strikes at Pulwama and Sri Lanka. She also said that India… Continue reading Sushma Swaraj speaks of Pulwama, Sri Lanka attacks at SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Kyrgyzstan
China must prepare for difficult times, says Xi
Chinese President has said that China should be prepared for difficult times as the international situation is getting complex due to bitter trade war between China and the US. The two countries are engaged in a retaliatory tariff measures on each other’s imports after the talks had collapsed to resolve their trade disputes. The trade… Continue reading China must prepare for difficult times, says Xi
Four judges elevated to Supreme Court
The Central Government has cleared the names of four judges to be elevated to the Supreme Court. The Government has cleared the appointment after the Supreme Court collegium had reiterated its recommendation to elevate the Judges as nothing adverse has been found regarding their competence, conduct or integrity. Once the judges are appointed, the Supreme… Continue reading Four judges elevated to Supreme Court
AFT asks Centre to submit files on Navy chief selection
Armed forces tribunal(AFT) has directed the government to produce before it all records and documents relating to selection of the new Navy Chief. This direction by the AFT came in response to a petition filed by Vice Admiral challenging the government’s decision to ignore him for the Navy chief’s post despite him being the senior… Continue reading AFT asks Centre to submit files on Navy chief selection
Groundwater reserves estimate to be updated soon
The Union Water Ministry is finalising an updated estimate on the state of groundwater reserves in India. Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) jointly with State Ground Water Departments carries out periodic assessment of ground water resources of the entire country. The last assessment was done in 2013. The groundwater resources of India are assessed Groundwater… Continue reading Groundwater reserves estimate to be updated soon
Jaipur Foot signs pact for bionic arms and mobility solutions
Jaipur Foot has signed an agreement with India Business Forum, Korea, for promoting research and development and transfer of technology on prosthetic limbs, bionic arms, 3-D printing-based flat foot solution and mobility solutions, between India and South Korea. The agreement comes in the backdrop of high-level bilateral summit meetings between the governments of India and… Continue reading Jaipur Foot signs pact for bionic arms and mobility solutions
Water experts warn of ‘desertification’ of Marathwada
Economists and water experts have warned of “desertification” in the water scarce Marathwada region of Maharashtra. They have further said that the water crisis in the region is a policy induced failure. According to experts, though rainfall in Marathwada is below normal, it is enough to meet the basic drinking water and household needs of… Continue reading Water experts warn of ‘desertification’ of Marathwada
