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FORCE (‘Fiscal Options and Response to Covid-19 Epidemic’) A group of 50 IRS officers thought it their duty to help the government in this hour of crisis. They prepared a report titled ‘Fiscal Options and Response to Covid-19 Epidemic’, or FORCE, and submitted it to the government. In order to tide over the financial crisis, the report suggested : 1. Raising the highest slab rate to 40% for income above ?1 crore 2. Re-introducing the wealth tax for those wit

BIO International Convention

BIO International Convention The BIO International Convention is hosted by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). India is represented by the Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences. The key benefits of attending the BIO International Convention are access to global biotech and pharma leaders via BIO One-on-One Partnering, exposure to industry thought-leaders and networking opportunities. BIO is the largest trade organization in the world that represe

14 May, 2020
International treaties and conventions
Climate Change
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TIR Convention

TIR Convention India became the 71st country to ratify the United Nations TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) Convention. TIR Convention is an international transit system under the auspices of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). It came into force in 1975. The TIR Convention facilitates the international carriage of goods from one or more customs offices of departure to one or more customs offices of destination (up to a total of four customs offices departu

14 May, 2020
International treaties and conventions
Road
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Rhododendron

Rhododendron Rhododendron is a large genus of flowering plants and is found mainly in Eastern Himalayas, Western Himalayas and Nilgiris. Some plants of Rhododendron are evergreen and some are deciduous in nature. The species is found in varied habitats from subtropical forests to alpine shrubs, rhododendrons range from dwarf shrubs to large trees. The cold, moist slopes and deep valleys of the eastern Himalayas form a conducive habitat for the luxuriant growth of Rhododendron species

New Green Building Code

New Green Building Code The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) launched a code for new commercial buildings in the country. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017 was developed by the Ministry of Power and BEE. The code sets parameters for builders, designers and architects to integrate renewable energy sources in building design with the inclusion of passive design strategies. It promotes low-carbon growth and leads to 30-50% energy savings by commercial buildings by 2030. In

14 May, 2020
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Cartosat-2

Cartosat-2 Cartosat – 2 launched through PSLV C-38. Cartosat is a series of earth observation satellites placed in the Polar Sun Synchronous Orbit (PSSO). PSLV is the third generation launch vehicle of India. It is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped with liquid stages. The imageries from the Cartosat-2 series satellite will useful for cartographic applications, urban and rural applications, coastal land use and regulation, utility management like road network monitor

14 May, 2020
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Operation Swarn

Operation Swarn Operation Swarn is launched by the Railway Ministry to improve services in Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express trains. Under the project, the Indian Railways will focus attention on 10 key areas — punctuality, cleanliness, linen, coach interiors, toilets, catering, staff behaviour, security, entertainment, housekeeping and regular feedback.