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India extends USD 1 million assistance to CARICOM

News: India has extended USD 1 million assistance to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Countries. Facts: CARICOM Community: It was formed in 1973 as a grouping of twenty countries: fifteen Member States and five Associate Members. Objective: To promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, to ensure that the benefits of integration are equitably shared, and… Continue reading India extends USD 1 million assistance to CARICOM

Price Monitoring and Resource Unit set up in Karnataka under the aegis NPPA

News: A Price Monitoring and Resource Unit(PMRU) has been set up in Karnataka under the aegis of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority(NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Facts: PMRU: It is a registered society which functions under the direct control and supervision of State Drug Controllers. Functions:  To assist NPPA in monitoring prices… Continue reading Price Monitoring and Resource Unit set up in Karnataka under the aegis NPPA

Prime Minister launches “Transparent Taxation – Honoring the Honest” platform

News: Prime Minister has launched the platform called “Transparent Taxation – Honoring the Honest”. Facts: Aim: To bring transparency in income tax systems and empower taxpayers. Features: The main features of the platform are faceless assessment, faceless appeal and taxpayer charter. Faceless Assessment: It aims to eliminate the interface between the taxpayer and the income… Continue reading Prime Minister launches “Transparent Taxation – Honoring the Honest” platform

Odisha bags 1st position in AMRUT scheme

News: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has released the ranking of states under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation(AMRUT) scheme. Facts: Odisha has continued to be the top performer in implementation of the AMRUT Scheme.It is followed by Chandigarh, Telangana, Gujarat and Karnataka. Additional Facts: AMRUT Scheme: It was launched in 2015… Continue reading Odisha bags 1st position in AMRUT scheme

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