Centre nod for ₹7,522 cr. fisheries fund News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given nod for the establishment of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund. Important Facts: The FIDF worth ₹7,522-crore has been created for infrastructure facilities for the fisheries sector. About FIDF: The entrepreneurs, fishermen, cooperatives will get loans at… Continue reading Centre nod for ₹7,522 cr. fisheries fund
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Tribunal to try benami cases soon
Tribunal to try benami cases soon News: The government has approved the appointment of Adjudicating Authority and establishment of Appellate Tribunal for speedy disposal of cases related to benami transactions. Important Facts: The Adjudicating Authority and Appellate Tribunal has been created under Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act (PBPT), 1988. Salient Features of Adjudicating Authority… Continue reading Tribunal to try benami cases soon
SC bans sale of BS-IV vehicles from 2020
SC bans sale of BS-IV vehicles from 2020 News: The Supreme Court has ordered a ban on sales of vehicles compliant with BS-IV emission norms in India starting 1st April 2020. Important Facts: Background: The BS-IV norms have been enforced across the country since April 2017. In 2016, the Centre had announced the country would… Continue reading SC bans sale of BS-IV vehicles from 2020
Nod for panel on sustainable development goals
Nod for panel on sustainable development goals News: The Union Cabinet has decided to constitute a high-level steering committee to review and monitor the progress on sustainable development goals (SDGs). Important Facts: Currently, the NITI Aayog coordinates work of various departments in taking steps to achieve the targets set for the millennial sustainable development goals… Continue reading Nod for panel on sustainable development goals
Nod for panel on sustainable development goals
Nod for panel on sustainable development goals News: The Union Cabinet has decided to constitute a high-level steering committee to review and monitor the progress on sustainable development goals (SDGs). Important Facts: Currently, the NITI Aayog coordinates work of various departments in taking steps to achieve the targets set for the millennial sustainable development goals… Continue reading Nod for panel on sustainable development goals
Centre sets up GoM on sexual harassment
Centre sets up GoM on sexual harassment News: The Central Government has established a Group of Ministers (GoM) to recommend measures to tackle sexual harassment at the workplace. Important Facts: The GoM will come up with a comprehensive plan within three months and devise ways to ensure its time-bound implementation. GoM will also recommend measures… Continue reading Centre sets up GoM on sexual harassment
Pt Facts
Pt Facts Xi opens world’s longest sea bridge – INTERNATIONAL Chinese President Xi Jinping has officially opened the world’s longest sea crossing bridge, nine years after construction first began. Known as Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge, it spans 55km (34 miles) and connects Hong Kong to Macau and the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai. The bridge has… Continue reading Pt Facts
Our fixation with metro rail projects
Our fixation with metro rail projects News: The article discusses about the viability metro rail system in India with regard to the economic viability and the transportation needs of cities. Important Facts: Metro projects in India: After the first metro project in Kolkata in 1984, India executed its second metro rail project in Delhi in… Continue reading Our fixation with metro rail projects
In the net
In the net News: The article discusses about the low share of direct taxes in the total pool of taxes inspite of the wider tax base in this net. Important Facts: Data: According to data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the total number of tax returns filed in the country increased… Continue reading In the net
SC moves to make festivals less noisy
SC moves to make festivals less noisy News: The Supreme Court (SC) has imposed conditions for the use and sale of firecrackers in the upcoming Diwali, Christmas and New year eve. Important Facts: A two-member bench held that only green or improved crackers would be used during religious festivals and other occasions, including weddings. The… Continue reading SC moves to make festivals less noisy
