The GST Council is likely to extend the tenure of the National Anti-profiteering Authority(NAA) till November 30,2020. Besides,the Council will also discuss a proposal to levy Goods and Services Tax(GST) on extra-neutral alcohol (ENA) which is used for manufacturing alcoholic liquor for human consumption. ENA is a derivative of sugarcane molasses and is not an… Continue reading GST Council may give one-year extension to anti-profiteering authority
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Drugs of 18 pharma firms found substandard since 2018
According to a document,the Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI) has found 25 batches of drugs of 18 pharmaceutical companies to be of substandard quality since January 2018. While 17 out of the 18 companies are private,one is a public sector unit (PSU) which is the Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IDPL). Of these,seven… Continue reading Drugs of 18 pharma firms found substandard since 2018
In relief to India, Maldives may scrap ocean deal with China
Maldives Government has decided to scrap an agreement with China which was signed by the previous government in 2017. The agreement titled ‘Protocol on Establishment of Joint Ocean Observation Station’ was reportedly meant to allow China to build an observatory at Makunudhoo,westernmost atoll of the Maldives in the north. This agreement had raised security concerns… Continue reading In relief to India, Maldives may scrap ocean deal with China
India can boost exports of 300 products to US, China amid trade war: Report
According to a study by the Commerce Ministry,the ongoing trade war between the US & China offers an opportunity to India for boosting exports of as many as 350 products. Both the US and China are imposing heavy import duties on each other’s products which has triggered a trade war. Trade war is a situation… Continue reading India can boost exports of 300 products to US, China amid trade war: Report
This will be a tough budget to balance
There will be two major policy events taking place in the coming days which are the Budget and a GST Council meeting. Both will reveal the government’s intent and vision for the next five years. While there are a number of issues that it can take up at both these events,there are three main problems… Continue reading This will be a tough budget to balance
It’s too early to call off SAARC and say it isn’t relevant or viable: Bhutan PM
Bhutan Prime Minister has talked about the major themes in Indo-Bhutan relations,the SAARC region as well as Indian Prime Minister upcoming visit to Bhutan. He said that India and Bhutan ties are at their highest possible point in relations as both countries has no outstanding issues. The two countries are cooperating on various projects such… Continue reading It’s too early to call off SAARC and say it isn’t relevant or viable: Bhutan PM
Bhutan PM says China must maintain status quo on Doklam
Bhutan’s Prime Minister has said that China should maintain status quo in the Doklam region.He said that as long as the status quo was maintained there will be peace and tranquillity in the region. This statement came in the backdrop of China building up of military infrastructure on the Chinese side of the Doklam plateau… Continue reading Bhutan PM says China must maintain status quo on Doklam
PM Modi calls for all-party meet on ‘one nation, one election’
Prime Minister has called a meeting of all parties represented in Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha to discuss the issue of ‘one nation,one election’. One Nation,One Election is the method of holding single elections for both Lok Sabha and States instead of separate and continuous elections. One Nation,One Election is needed as India being one… Continue reading PM Modi calls for all-party meet on ‘one nation, one election’
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: 17 June
The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDCD) is observed on 17th June. The theme for 2019 is “Let’s grow the future together”. Global observance of WDCD is being hosted by the government of Turkey in Ankara. World Day to Combat Desertification 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification… Continue reading World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: 17 June
G20 agrees to tackle ocean plastic waste
At the recent G20 Ministerial Meeting on Energy Transitions and Global Environment for Sustainable Growth, held in Japan, G20 economies has adopted a new implementation framework for actions to combat marine plastic pollution. The new framework is aimed at facilitating further concrete action on marine waste, on a voluntary basis. In 2017, at G20 Hamburg… Continue reading G20 agrees to tackle ocean plastic waste
