Ecosystem Services: The Guindy National Park provides a number of ecosystem services to the people of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Ecosystem services are the direct and indirect contributions of ecosystems to human well-being. It is India’s eighth-smallest national park and one of the very few national parks located inside a city. It is located in the […]
Day: July 1, 2021
UN Report On International Tourism 2021
UN Report On International Tourism: According to the report by UNCTAD and UN’s World Tourism Organisation (WTO), International tourism arrivals are set to stagnate in 2021, except in some Western markets As per report, stagnation would result into losses of $2.4 trillion. It highlights, tourism sector is not expected to rebound fully until 2023. It […]
New Tax Deducted At Source (TDS) Rule 2021
Tax Deducted At Source (TDS): A new Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rule is coming into effect from July 1, 2021. Under the new rules, non-filer of income tax for past two financial years will be subjected to higher taxation. TDS or TCS will be charged at double rate specified in relevant provision of Income […]
Green Freight Corridor-2
Green Freight Corridor-2: Ministry of Shipping launched the maiden voyage under Green Freight Corridor-2 on June 30, 2021. Green Freight Corridor-2 is a coastal shipping service. Voyage was launched from Cochin port to Beypore and Azhikkal ports located in north Kerala. First voyage service was launched in line with ministry’s plans to improve connectivity and […]
