Namda Art Products : Export To United Kingdom The Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship flagged off the first batch of Namda Art products for export to the United Kingdom (UK). The Namda craft of Kashmir is being successfully revived under a Skill India’s Pilot Project as part of the Pradhan Mantri […]
Day: July 17, 2023
Measles Outbreak : London
Measles Outbreak : London The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that London is standing at risk of a major measles outbreak. Measles is a highly contagious and serious airborne disease. It is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family, and is normally passed through direct contact and the air. The virus infects the […]
Coal Gasification : New Target
Coal Gasification : New Target The Ministry of Coal has set a target to gasify 100 million tonnes of coal by FY 2030 in line with its energy transition plans. The Coal Ministry announced that it is considering a comprehensive scheme to promote coal gasification projects for both government Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and the […]
Reimposed a Windfall Tax On Domestic Crude Petroleum
Reimposed a Windfall Tax On Domestic Crude Petroleum: The Indian government recently reimposed a windfall tax on domestic petroleum crude. Windfall Tax is a higher tax levied by the government on specific industries when they experience unexpected and above-average profits. When the government notices a sudden increase in an industry’s revenue, they impose this tax. […]
First European Country To Join The Comprehensive And Progressive Agreement For Trans-Pacific Partnership
First European Country To Join The Comprehensive And Progressive Agreement For Trans-Pacific Partnership: The UK has formally agreed to become the first European country to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP): It is a free trade agreement (FTA) between 11 nations: Australia, Brunei, […]
