Recently, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, GoI along with the World Health Organization (WHO) had formed a Solidarity Human Chain as part of the World Health Day celebrations. The theme of World Health Day 2019 is Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere. Universal health coverage (UHC) is defined as ensuring that all people have access… Continue reading Health Ministry forms a Solidarity Human Chain; reaffirms commitment towards Universal Health Care
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18 Advance Pricing Agreements signed in March: CBDT
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 18 Advance Pricing Agreement(APAs) in the month of March 2019 which includes 3 Bilateral APAs(BAPAs).With this,the total number of APAs entered into by the CBDT as of now stands at 271,which also includes 31 BAPAs. APA allows the taxpayer and the tax authority to avoid… Continue reading 18 Advance Pricing Agreements signed in March: CBDT
Time to push for a sustainable food system, say scientists
At a recent event organised in New Delhi, EAT- Lancet Commission has launched Eat-Lancet Report-India. The event was organised by FSSAI with the support of Tasting India and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). The Eat-Lancet Report was first launched in Oslo, Norway in January, 2019. Since then the report has been released in over… Continue reading Time to push for a sustainable food system, say scientists
NuGen Mobility Summit 2019
The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) will organize a NuGen Mobility Summit, 2019 at Manesar,NCR from 27th to 29th November 2019. The objective of the Summit is to (a)share new ideas (b)learnings (c)global experiences (d)innovations and (e)future technology trends for faster adoption,assimilation and development of advanced automotive technologies for a smarter and greener future.… Continue reading NuGen Mobility Summit 2019
Vikram hurt during practice, puts Chandrayaan-2 on bench
Vikram, the lander of Chandrayaan 2, has suffered minor damage in two of its legs during a test conducted in the later half of February 2019. This has postponed atleast until May 2019. Chandrayaan-2 is India’s second mission to the moon. It is a totally indigenous mission. It comprises of an Orbiter, Lander and Rover.… Continue reading Vikram hurt during practice, puts Chandrayaan-2 on bench
BSNL gets licence for WiFi on flights
India’s state run telecom operator,Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has procured the in-flight and maritime connectivity(IFMC) license from the Department of Telecommunications to provide Internet and mobile services on flights. BSNL and its satellite partner Inmarsat will be able to offer IFMC services to (a)Indian airlines operating within and outside India (b)foreign airlines transiting through… Continue reading BSNL gets licence for WiFi on flights
ADB sees India’s GDP growth at 7.2% in 2019-20
Asian Development Bank has published Asian Development Outlook 2019.In this,ADB has cut India’s growth forecast to 7.2% for 2019-20 because of a slower-than-expected pickup in investment demand.The growth rate in Financial Year 2020-21 is likely to be 7.3%. ADB has also mentioned that India will remain the fastest growing major economy, as China is projected… Continue reading ADB sees India’s GDP growth at 7.2% in 2019-20
Roadis,NIIF to invest $2 billion
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and Roadis,a global transport infrastructure operator has said that they would jointly set up a platform to invest up to $2 billion in road projects in India. The platform aims of creating a large roads platform in the country.It will target the Toll Operate Transfer(TOT) models,acquisitions of existing… Continue reading Roadis,NIIF to invest $2 billion
U.S. State Department approves sale of 24 MH-60R copters worth $2.6 bn to India
The United States has approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters to India at an estimated cost of USD 2.6 billion. The Seahawks are multi-mission maritime helicopter developed by Lockheed Martin.These multi-role helicopters can perform a variety of functions including (a)anti-submarine warfare (b)anti-surface warfare, (c)surveillance (d)communications relay (e)combat search and rescue, (f)naval… Continue reading U.S. State Department approves sale of 24 MH-60R copters worth $2.6 bn to India
RBI sets WMA Limit for Government at Rs 75000 crore for H1 of 2019-20
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in consultation with the Government of India has set the limits for Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for the first half of the financial year 2019-20 (April 2019 to September 2019) at Rs 75000 crore. The Reserve Bank of India gives temporary loan facilities to the centre and state… Continue reading RBI sets WMA Limit for Government at Rs 75000 crore for H1 of 2019-20
