UGC curriculum for life skills for undergraduates
The National Education Policy of 2020 (NEP 2020), while focusing on a more holistic and multidisciplinary education system recommended the flexible and innovative credit-based curricula and projects of all HEIs.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (Real Estate Investment Trusts) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2023
The provisions now allow unitholders of REITs holding at least ten percent of the total outstanding units to nominate a director on the board of directors of the Manager. This emphasizes the principle of shared governance and ensures that significant stakeholders have a say in the decision-making process.
Income-tax (Seventeenth Amendment) Rules, 2023
For the purpose of deduction of tax at source on any income payable in foreign currency, the rate of exchange for the calculation of the value in rupees of such income payable shall be the telegraphic transfer buying rate of such currency as on the date on which the tax is required to be deducted at source.
Consumer Protection (Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions) (Amendment) Rules, 2023
Every complaint filed shall be accompanied by a fee in correspondence with the Value of goods or services paid as consideration, in the form of crossed Demand Draft drawn on a nationalised bank or through a crossed Indian Postal Order in favour of the President of the District Commission or the Registrar of the State Commission or the Registrar of the National Commission.
Guidelines to the Regulated Entities to ensure reasonableness and transparency in disclosure of penal interest
These instructions shall come into effect from January 1, 2024. REs may carry out appropriate revisions in their policy framework and ensure implementation of the instructions in respect of all the fresh loans availed/ renewed from the effective date. In the case of existing loans, the switchover to new penal charges regime shall be ensured on next review or renewal date or six months from the effective date of this circular, whichever is earlier.
Ministry of Ayush and WHO to Co-Host First Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
The Summit will delve into the role of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in addressing critical health challenges while promoting global health and sustainable development. The summit aims to bring together participants from over 90 countries.
Jan Aushadhi Kendras to promote Affordable Medicines
The goal of increasing the number of these subsidized medicine shops from 10,000 to 25,000 seeks to enhance healthcare accessibility for all.
Ports of Entry and Exist for Regulation of International Trade in Endangered Species
The ports of entry and exist have been designated for the purpose of Regulation of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora as per the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
FAQs on Agroforestry
The FAQs explain that agroforestry is a combination of practicing agriculture and forestry together on the
same unit of land. It is a traditional practice recognizing and promoting trees and/or livestock on farms in a special arrangement pattern. It focuses on the interaction and interdependence of various elements in nature rather than on individual elements.
NMC invites Applications for Post Graduate Courses
The Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the NMC is inviting applications for increase of seats or new PG Broad and Super Specialty Graduation Courses.
