One Nation, One ITR Form: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has proposed a single income tax return (ITR) form for all taxpayers. There are seven kinds of ITR forms, which are used by different categories of taxpayers. According to the proposal, all taxpayers, barring trusts and non-profit organisations (ITR-7), will be able to […]
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7th Edition Of India Water Week
7th Edition Of India Water Week: President Droupadi Murmu recently inaugurated the 7th edition of India Water Week. It was conceptualized and organized for the first time in 2012. It is an initiative of Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of lndia The theme of the 7th […]
Ban On Using Aceclofenac In Cattle
Ban On Using Aceclofenac In Cattle: Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has recently demanded a ban on using aceclofenac in cattle after a new study showed that the drug metabolises into diclofenac in water buffaloes as it does in cows. Aceclofenac is the prodrug of the non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (NSAID) diclofenac. Aceclofenac in water buffaloes […]
70th Foundation Day Of EPFO
70th Foundation Day Of EPFO: Union Minister for Labour & Employment, Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav recently inaugurated the 70th Foundation Day of EPFO(Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) It was established in 1952. It is under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Labor and Employment. It is tasked to assist the […]
World Cities Day 2022
World Cities Day 2022: World Cities Day is celebrated on 31st October every year to highlight the need for international cooperation to promote global urbanisation and address its challenges. According to the United Nations, seven of every 10 people in the world will live in cities by 2050. Theme for 2022: Act Local to […]
Carbon Credit Market
Carbon Credit Market: The Ministry for Power, New & Renewable Energy is taking steps to establish a Carbon Credit Market to help the country meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). A carbon credit (also known as carbon offset) is a credit for greenhouse emissions reduced or removed from the atmosphere by an emission reduction project, […]
Meeting Of The SCO Council Of Heads
Meeting Of The SCO Council Of Heads: China hosted a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Heads of Government The SCO Heads of Government meet is held annually to focus on the trade and economic agenda of the organisation and approves the SCO’s annual budget. India has taken over as Chairperson of the SCO […]
MGNREGS : Flexibility At The Ground Level
MGNREGS : Flexibility At The Ground Level An internal study commissioned by the Ministry of Rural Development has argued for decentralisation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), allowing for more “flexibility” at the ground level. There should be a greater diversification of permissible works instead of listing the types of permissible […]
Terai Elephant Reserve
Terai Elephant Reserve: Centre has approved setting up Terai Elephant Reserve (TER) at Dudhwa-Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh. Elephant reserves are created under Project Elephant, a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 1992. Tamil Nadu and Assam have the highest number of elephant reserves with five each. Asiatic Elephant (IUCN: Endangered) is recognized as a National […]
Tragedy In Morbi
Tragedy In Morbi: More than 141 people lost their lives when the cable bridge over the Machhu river collapsed in Morbi, Gujarat. Morbi is a major hub of small and medium industry and India’s ceramics factory. The more than a century old bridge across the Machchhu river has long been a major tourist attraction. This […]
