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05 Jun, 2020
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Context
(1) What is an IEM (Industrial Entrepreneur Memorandum)?
(2) Whether all industries are required to file IEM?
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About:
Legislation in India
All limited liability partnership is governed under the limited liability partnership act of 2008. The Corporate Affairs Ministry implements the Act.
LLP vs Traditional partnership firm:
LLP vs a Company:
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Steps taken by Navy to protect ocean ecology
Indian Navy has voluntarily implemented all six schedules of International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) regulations.
All Naval ships have been fitted with MARPOL compliant pollution control equipment such as :
Further, to ensure upkeep of harbour waters, accelerated bioremediation technology has also been developed through Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), Mumbai.
Overall, Indian Navy has maintained a steadfast focus towards sustainable future while integrating energy efficiency and environment conservation within its operational and strategic roles.
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Wajre Urban Forest model
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Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
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Introduction
Considering the importance of the availability of labour force data at more frequent time intervals, National Statistical Office (NSO) launched the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) in April 2017.
Objective of PLFS
The objective of PLFS is primarily twofold:
This is the second Annual Report being brought out by NSO on the basis of the Periodic Labour Force Survey conducted during July 2018-June 2019.
Sample Design of PLFS
Sampling method
The number of households surveyed was 1,01,579 (55,812 in rural areas and 45,767 in urban areas) and a number of persons surveyed was 4,20,757 (2,39,817 in rural areas and 1,80,940 in urban areas).
Conceptual Framework of Key Employment and Unemployment Indicators: The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) gives estimates of Key employment and unemployment Indicators like the Labour Force Participation Rates (LFPR), Worker Population Ratio (WPR), Unemployment Rate (UR), etc.
These indicators are defined as follows:
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Context
Prime Minister Addresses the virtual Global Vaccine Summit 2020. India has today pledged 15 Million US Dollars to Gavi, the international vaccine alliance.
GAVI(Global Vaccine Summit)
Steps were taken by India to vaccinate
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
International Maritime Organization
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World Environment Day 2020 theme
World Environment Day History
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About The Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP)
Importance of TULIP
Way ahead
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