The Union Cabinet recently approved changes in the Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020 with a view to increasing its scope to cover litigations pending in various debt recovery tribunals (DRTs). Direct Tax Vivad se Vishwas Bill, 2020 Objectives of the Bill It aims at reducing vexatious litigations in a speedy manner that is related to the direct tax payments. It was proposed to cover tax disputes pending at the level of commissioner (appea... .
Updated on 13 February, 2020
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Recently, a BJP member in Rajya Sabha appeared to abandon his plan of introducing a private member’s bill on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Article 44 - The State shall endeavor to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India. The article forms the part of the Directive Principles of State Policies (DPSPs). DPSPs are only guidelines and it is not mandatory to use them. What is a ... .
Updated on 13 February, 2020
The government recently issued a final notification to consider all medical devices as drugs. About the notification According to the notification by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, all medical devices, including implants and contraceptives, will be brought under the lens of the Central Drugs and Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in a phased manner starting 1 April. The notification will also re-categorize medical devices that a... .
Updated on 12 February, 2020
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By making New Delhi their first stop abroad, Sri Lanka’s new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa (who visited in November) and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa (recently) have signaled hope of beginning a new India-Sri Lanka chapter. Outcomes of Srilankan PM visit to India Line of Credit: Mahinda Rajapaksa has also discussed extending the $400-million Line of Credit and India’s further assistance for nationwide housing. Air connectivity: to Sri... .
Updated on 12 February, 2020
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According to a reply was given by the Social Justice and Empowerment (SJE) Ministry to the Lok Sabha, the number of people who died while cleaning sewers and septic tanks in the country increased by almost 62% from 68 in 2018 to 110 in 2019. Findings of National Surve A total of 14,559 manual scavengers had been identified by Municipalities and Gram Panchayats in 13 States from 2013-2014 till January 31, 2020. In 194 districts in 18 Stat... .
Updated on 12 February, 2020
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Renewable Energy - The wind power sector is losing its sheen, with dropping capacity addition, lukewarm response to new auctions, and a plummeting manufacturing sector. As a part of Nationally Determined Contributions as per the Paris Accord on Climate Change, India has made a pledge that by 2030, 40% of our installed power generation capacity shall be from non-fossil fuel sources and also by 2030, reduce emission intensity of GDP by ... .
Updated on 12 February, 2020
