Former Finance Minister has said that India can have two slabs for the Goods and Services Tax(GST) but dismissed the possibility of a single rate. He said that single GST slab would be possible only in extremely affluent countries where there are no poor people.It would be inequitable to apply a single rate in countries… Continue reading Single rate GST not possible in a country with poor people, says Arun Jaitley
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National panel asks state to follow uniform syllabus
The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has directed the Odisha government to ensure that schools in the state follow a uniform syllabus at the elementary level according to provision laid under the Right to Education Act, 2009. The direction came against the backdrop of reports received by the NCPCR that certain… Continue reading National panel asks state to follow uniform syllabus
India-assisted IT-biotech park inaugurated in Côte d’Ivoire
The Mahatma Gandhi IT and Biotechnology Park (MGIT-BP) was jointly inaugurated by Ambassador of India and Cote d’Ivoire Vice President. MGIT-BP is a dedicated Free Trade Zone (FTZ) for IT and Biotechnology .It has been built with India’s assistance through EXIM Bank Lines of Credit of USD 20 million. The MGIT-BP project consists of two… Continue reading India-assisted IT-biotech park inaugurated in Côte d’Ivoire
Tamil Yeoman declared state butterfly of Tamil Nadu
Tamil yeoman (Cirrochroa thais) butterfly species has been declared the state butterfly of Tamil Nadu. Tamil yeoman is a tawny-coloured creature with a dark brown outer ring. It is among the 32 butterfly species found in Western Ghats.It is endemic to Western Ghats It is also known as Tamil Maravan which means warrior.These butterflies could… Continue reading Tamil Yeoman declared state butterfly of Tamil Nadu
Government rolls out plan to save water, says it will be a mass movement
The Centre has rolled out Jal Shakti Abhiyan- a water conservation campaign. The theme of the campaign is Sanchay Jal, Behtar Kal. It aims at making water conservation and promotion of irrigation efficiency a ‘jan andolan’ (public campaign) through asset creation and communication campaigns The intervention areas include: a) Water conservation and rainwater harvesting, b)… Continue reading Government rolls out plan to save water, says it will be a mass movement
WHO launches its first guidelines on self-care interventions for health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched guidelines on self-care interventions for health. The WHO’s first volume of guidelines focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The WHO’s definition of self-care is “the ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and cope with illness and disability with… Continue reading WHO launches its first guidelines on self-care interventions for health
India signs ₹200 crore anti-tank missile deal with Russia
India has signed a deal with Russia for buying ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missiles for its fleet of Mi-35 attack helicopters. The deal for acquiring ‘Strum Ataka’ anti-tank missiles was signed with Russia under the emergency clauses. Under the emergency financial powers given to the three services (Army, Navy, Air force), they can buy the equipment… Continue reading India signs ₹200 crore anti-tank missile deal with Russia
Cooperative helps take tribal crafts to Amazon’s global marketplace
The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Federation (TRIFED) has signed an agreement to partner with the e-commerce company Amazon’s Global Selling Programme. The agreement will allow showcasing and sell of India’s tribal crafts at Amazon’s global marketplace. The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) was established in 1987. It is a national-level apex organization functioning… Continue reading Cooperative helps take tribal crafts to Amazon’s global marketplace
Government plans cow circuit to boost tourism
The Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog has decided to establish a cow circuit to encourage cow tourism in India. The cow circuit will pass through places in the country that breed indigenous cows. The Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog has identified the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Goa for the cow circuit. At these… Continue reading Government plans cow circuit to boost tourism
PM Modi calls for Swachh-like water conservation mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a national effort to protect and augment India’s water resources on the lines of the Swachh Bharat programme. He has made 3 requests and urged all Indians to take collective action to conserve water. The three requests are: a) making water conservation a mass movement like Swachh Bharat programme, b)… Continue reading PM Modi calls for Swachh-like water conservation mission
