Rubber Plantation : Impact On Non-Human Primate Species And Vegetation A recent study said that turning the tropical forests into natural rubber plantations in Tripura is negatively impacting non-human primate species and vegetation in the region. The report highlighted that culturing natural rubber in the last century has brought significant economic benefits for growers. But […]
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2nd National Conference Of Chief Secretaries In New Delhi
2nd National Conference Of Chief Secretaries In New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is recently chaired the national conference of Chief Secretaries in New Delhi. The three-day conference of Chief Secretaries began on January 5, 2022. The conference is focused on achieving rapid and sustained economic growth in partnership with the States. It will lay […]
Purple Fest
Purple Fest: The first-of-its-kind inclusive festival in India, ‘Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity’ began on January 6, 2023 in Goa. Purple Fest aims to showcase how we can come together to create a welcoming and inclusive world for everyone. It is aimed at furthering the spirit of inclusion, the Purple Fest will feature a variety of […]
Y20 Summit
Y20 Summit: Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur launched the themes of the Y20 summit, logo, and website in New Delhi on January 6 in the curtain raiser event of Y20 Summit India. The Y20 is the official youth engagement group for the G20 (Group of 20), the forum for the world’s largest […]
NSWS Portal : Crossed 75 Thousand Approvals
NSWS Portal : Crossed 75 Thousand Approvals National Single Window System, NSWS Portal for various Central, State, and UT clearances has hit a new milestone by crossing 75 thousand approvals. The National Single Window System (NSWS) is a digital platform to guide you in identifying and applying for approvals according to your business requirements. The […]
36th India-France Strategic Dialogue
36th India-France Strategic Dialogue: The 36th India-France Strategic Dialogue took Place on January 5, with a focus on addressing China’s militarization of the Indo-Pacific region and ways in which the two nations can work together to counter it. In addition to the strategic talks, Diplomatic Advisor Bonne Met with India’s Defence Minister and External Affairs […]
6th Edition Of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’
6th Edition Of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’: The 6th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ (PPC), an interactive program that brings together students, teachers, and parents to discuss anxieties related to exams and life after school, will be held on January 27 at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating […]
FAO’s Green Urban Oases Programme : Report
FAO’s Green Urban Oases Programme : Report The food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released this report, under the framework of FAO’s Green Urban Oases Programme Key points highlighted by the report: 35% of the world’s largest cities (including New Delhi, Mexico City etc.) are built on the world’s dryland Urban policies have yet to […]
BIND Scheme
BIND Scheme: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regarding the Central Sector Scheme “Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development” (BIND) Scheme with an outlay of Rs.2,539.61 crore up to 2025-26. BIND Scheme is a scheme for providing financial support to Prasar Bharati for expenses related to […]
Corporate Tax Collections : Highlights
Corporate Tax Collections : Highlights Corporate tax collections exceeded 3% of the GDP after a gap of two years in 2021-22. It is reflecting overall improvement in profitability of India Inc propelled by an increase in demand for goods and services. In actual terms, the net corporate tax collection in 2021-22 stood at Rs 7.12 […]
