Indian government released a national disaster management plan for animals. Under the plan, rescue and relief of animals will now be an integral part of disaster operations in the country. The plan for the first time ensures that animals will be included in disaster preparations, potentially saving … [Read more...] about National Disaster Management Plan for Animals
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National Disaster Management Plan 2016
National Disaster Management Plan (NDMP), 2016 is the first-ever national plan prepared in the country for disaster management. With the National Disaster Management Plan 2016, India has aligned our National Plan with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, to which India is a … [Read more...] about National Disaster Management Plan 2016
Unified Payment Interface (UPI): Made Simple
Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is recently in the news. UPI is believed to have revolutionized the way Indians do banking. In this post, we will see what UPI is and how safe is to use UPI. In February 2024, NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) in partnership with Lyra, a French leader in … [Read more...] about Unified Payment Interface (UPI): Made Simple
10 Benefits of Goods and Service Tax (GST)
Goods and Service Tax (GST) is a single tax on the supply of goods and services, right from the manufacturer to the consumer. GST is one indirect tax for the whole nation, which will make India one unified common market. The benefits of Goods and Service Tax (GST) GST is beneficial not only for … [Read more...] about 10 Benefits of Goods and Service Tax (GST)
Paris Agreement: Simplified
'Paris Agreement' is mentioned whenever someone speaks about 'climate change' or 'global warming'. Why is Paris Agreement so important? This post is a beginner's guide to Paris Agreement (2015). Climate Change: a reality? Mostly because of human actions, the concentration of gases like … [Read more...] about Paris Agreement: Simplified
National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
Projects like Smart Cities, Dedicated Freight Corridors, High-speed railways etc require huge, long-term investment. From where does this money come from? Government of India had announced setting up of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) in 2015 budget. The fund was eventually set up … [Read more...] about National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF)
India’s Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV): Everything you need to know
India successfully tested the launched of indigenously made Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), capable of launching satellites into orbit around earth and then re-enter the atmosphere, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. RLV is dubbed as India’s own space shuttle. (The 'Space Shuttle' was a partially … [Read more...] about India’s Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV): Everything you need to know
Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in India: Memorize faster
What are the Ramsar sites in India? How can you memorize the names of Indian wetlands?Read further to know more. A wetland is a place where the land is covered by water. Marshes, ponds, the edge of a lake/ocean, the delta at the mouth of a river, low-lying areas that frequently flood — all of … [Read more...] about Ramsar sites (Wetlands) in India: Memorize faster
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: Why do we need it now?
India did not have a single bankruptcy code. What we had were age-old laws which are in conflict with each other. Lack of an insolvency and bankruptcy code had proved costly for the creditors (mainly banks) in many cases like the recent Kingfisher Airlines case. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code … [Read more...] about Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code: Why do we need it now?
The Black Money Saga In India: A Short Analysis
We hear news about Black Money in Indian economy very often these days. But what exactly is Black money? What makes money black or white? This short analysis is a humble attempt to cover essentials one should know about the black money issue in India. Definition of Black Money: It is to be noted … [Read more...] about The Black Money Saga In India: A Short Analysis
