The NITI Aayog has announced the launch of the Fourth Edition of Women Transforming India(WTI) Awards. The Women Transforming India (WTI) Awards is being organized in collaboration with the United Nations to recognize women entrepreneurs from across India. The theme for this year is ‘Women and Entrepreneurship’.It is in continuation of the theme for WTI… Continue reading NITI Aayog to launch the Fourth Edition of Women Transforming India Awards
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World Biofuel Day to be observed on 10th August 2019
World Biofuel Day is observed every year on the 10th of August.It is observed by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas since 2015. The theme for this years Biofuel Day is “Production of Biodiesel from Used Cooking Oil (UCO)”. The day is observed to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an… Continue reading World Biofuel Day to be observed on 10th August 2019
UNIDO and National Institute of Solar Energy to partner for skill development program
National Institute of Solar Energy(NISE) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization(UNIDO) has signed an agreement to initiate a skill development programme for different levels of beneficiaries in the solar thermal energy sector. NISE and UNIDO will engage with the national and international experts to bring the best practices by developing specialized training material. This… Continue reading UNIDO and National Institute of Solar Energy to partner for skill development program
ISRO announces Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award
ISRO has announced its Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Awards in Space Science,Technology and Research. The award aims to recognize and reward journalists who have actively contributed towards the field of space science, applications and research. The nominations are open to all Indians who have a good experience in journalism.The articles published from 2019 to 2020 will… Continue reading ISRO announces Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award
Linking farmers with futures market can benefit both
Recently,Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations(ICRIER) has recommended the government to empower farmer producer organisations(FPOs) to trade in the commodities futures market. This was suggested as the government in the Budget has proposed to create 10,000 new farmer producer organisations(FPOs) in the next five years. Farmers Producer Organisation(FPO) also known as farmers producer… Continue reading Linking farmers with futures market can benefit both
RBI task force against Indian banks dealing in offshore NDF rupee market
The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) had set up an eight member committee on offshore rupee market.The committee was headed by Usha Thorat.It has submitted its report to the RBI Governor. The committee was set up to examine offshore rupee markets in depth and recommend appropriate policy measures that also factor in the requirement of ensuring… Continue reading RBI task force against Indian banks dealing in offshore NDF rupee market
Rajya Sabha gives its nod for Eviction Bill
Rajya Sabha has passed the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Amendment Bill,2019. The Bill amends the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act,1971.The Act provides for the eviction of unauthorised occupants from public premises in certain cases. The Bill defines residential accommodation as the occupation of public premises by a person on the grant… Continue reading Rajya Sabha gives its nod for Eviction Bill
India emerges second largest scrap importer
India has emerged as the world’s second largest scrap importer.Turkey is still the world’s largest recycler and scrap importer of the world. According to the data,the scrap imports have increased by 35% in the first half of this year to 3.87 million tonnes. The imports have increased due to slowdown in the domestic steel industry… Continue reading India emerges second largest scrap importer
RBI to set up central registry for tracking frauds in payment systems
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the creation of a central payments fraud information registry.The registry would ensure a quick and systemic response in cases of financial frauds. At present,there is a mechanism in place for banks to report all banking frauds to the Central Fraud Monitoring Cell of the Reserve Bank. RBI has… Continue reading RBI to set up central registry for tracking frauds in payment systems
CBDT eases plight of start-ups with pending angel tax cases
The Central Board of Direct Taxes(CBDT) has issued a circular on angel taxes on start ups. The circular has instructed income tax officers that registered start up companies that have already been selected for verification under the angel tax provision will not be scrutinised. Further,even unregistered companies have been given relief with the assessing officer… Continue reading CBDT eases plight of start-ups with pending angel tax cases
