UGC has announced that disaster management shall be an additional subject for UGC NET from December 2024 onwards
The revised syllabus for UGC net is also published in the UGC website.
MoRT & H clarifies that plying motor vehicles without valid motor third party insurance is a punishable offence
Vehicle owners need to check the status of motor third party insurance of their respective motor vehicles and obtain / renew their insurance at the earliest, if not done already.
IFSCA (Book-keeping, Accounting, Taxation, and Financial Crime Compliance Services) Regulations, 2024
The BATF regulations establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for providing book- keeping, accounting, taxation, and financial crime compliance services from the IFSC.
FAQs on Registration of a Finance Company/ Finance Unit
These conditions shall not apply to an applicant intending to undertake activity of a Global / Regional Corporate Treasury Centre as a Finance Unit. The FAQ also provides clarifications regarding constitution, operations and group structure of FUs.
IFSCA FAQ on International Financial Services Centres Authority (Anti Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing And Know Your Customer) Guidelines, 2022
The regulations shall be applicable to every Regulated Entity (RE) which is licensed, recognized, registered by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and also to the Regulated Entities authorized by it, to the extent specified. The provisions of the Guidelines shall also apply to the Financial Group of the Regulated Entity.
Public comments on IFSCA (Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems) Regulations, 2024
In response to comments IFSCA has clarified that detailed guidelines for authorising and compliance requirement for the payment systems shall form part of the regulations for payment and settlement systems.
Karnataka Government Amends Compulsory Service Rules For Medical Graduates
The amendments include adding definitions for exemption and salary, establishing a Grievance Committee, detailing the process for assigning candidates to compulsory service, prioritizing candidates during counseling, and outlining computerized counseling procedures. The Competent Authority may grant permission for higher studies upon submitting an affidavit committing to the remaining part of compulsory service.
Jharkhand Government Updates On Vehicles Registration under Bharat (BH) Series
The Jharkhand Government issued a notification regarding the implementation of the Central Motor Vehicles (20th Amendment) Rules, 2021, and the Central Motor Vehicles (23rd Amendment) Rules, 2022, aimed at facilitating the transfer of vehicles across India. A new BH series/ Bharat Series or BH Number Plate Registration Number has been introduced for registration of non-transport vehicles. This registration in the BH series is optional.
Chhattisgarh Government Amends Chhattisgarh (AYUSH) Service Recruitment Rules, 2022
The Chhattisgarh government has amended the Chhattisgarh Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education Department’s Service Recruitment Rules, 2022, to include the recruitment of District AYUSH Officers with a pay scale of 67300 213100 (Level-13). The changes require 80% Ayurveda Medical Officers, 15% Homoeopathy Medical Officers, and 5% Unani Medical Officers. Educational qualifications include a graduate degree, internship, and five years of working experience in government institutions.
Government Monitors Wheat Prices To Prevent Hoarding Of Stocks
The Department of Food and Public Distribution is closely monitoring wheat prices to ensure market stability and prevent hoarding. As of January 1, 2024, wheat stocks were well above the prescribed buffer norm. Currently, there are no plans to alter import duties on wheat.
