The meet hosted by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex body for promotion of gems and jewellery exports, gave opportunity for buyers and exhibitors to connect and talk business over the virtual platform. The key features of the VBSM are unique proprietary technology used for product profiling; augmented reality …
First Ever Virtual Buyer Seller Meet for Loose Diamonds Commences Read More »
The meeting, chaired by Shri N. K. Singh, Chairman XVFC was attended by all members of the Finance Commission and senior officials of the Commission. The meeting discussed a wide gamut of issues around GDP growth, tax buoyancy of the Centre and the States, GST compensation and fiscal consolidation. Specific issues relating to public expenditure …
15th Finance Commission holds discussions with its Economic Advisory Council Read More »
New Zealand has had its warmest winter since records began more than 100 years ago. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research’s (Niwa) Seven Station Temperature Series, which began in 1909, shows the 2020 winter was 1.14C above average. Seventeen locations around the country had record breaking-mean winter temperatures, and 53 other locations ranked …
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Emissions from asphalt are a significant source of air pollutants in cities, especially in hot weather, a study shows. Researchers found that when asphalt was exposed to hot summer conditions it resulted in a 300% increase in emissions of secondary organic aerosols (SOA), an air pollutant known to have significant impacts on public health. Asphalt …
Asphalt Roads Make City Air Pollution Worse In Summer Read More »
The female poverty rate in South Asia will increase in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and more women than men in the 25-34 age group will be poorer in the next decade, according to new data released by the UN. The UN Women and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said that the COVID-19 pandemic …
The Jammu and Kashmir government set up a 10-member council for conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of its components in the Union territory. As per an order issued by the General Administrative Department (GAD), sanction has been accorded to constitute the Jammu and Kashmir Biodiversity Council. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests will …
The Assam Assembly passed a bill to protect, preserve and restore tangible heritage, which are currently not covered under any national or state law. As per the clause, constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards, as may be appropriate, shall be provided to protect, preserve and promote the culture, social, linguistic identity and heritage of the Assamese …
Assam Assembly Passes Bill To Protect Tangible Heritage Read More »
India attended a key a meeting of the regional grouping BIMSTEC which discussed ways to further expand cooperation among its member nations to effectively deal with key challenges including the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) of BIMSTEC under the chairmanship of Sri Lanka discussed ways to deepen cooperation among the …
Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers launched immunity boosting products under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Priyojana (PMBJP) for sale through Janaushadhi Kendras across country. These products will help in boosting immunity of the people. Pproducts are comparable in quality and are cheaper by over 26% than the market price. Government is also now providing many …