Welding Rods and Electrodes (Quality Control) Order, 2023
The order mandates the use of Standard Marks on specified goods or articles and conforms to the corresponding Indian Standards. They shall also bear the Standard Mark under a license from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018.
Income-tax (Twelvth Amendment) Rules, 2023
These Rules have brought significant amendments to provide exemptions and benefits to non-residents and specified funds. These changes aim to encourage investment activities and boost the growth of the financial sector.
NTPC Wins ET HR World Future Skills Awards 2023
The company received accolades for “Best use of AI/AR/VR in Learning and Upskilling” and “Best Advance in Creating an Extended Enterprise Learning Programme”. The Director (HR) of NTPC received the awards on behalf of the organization in Gurugram on 13th July, 2023.
PCI provides Another Opportunity for New Institutions to Register on PCI Portal
The PCI has provided another opportunity for new institutions to register on PCI Portal. This registration will be open from 18th to 24th July, 2023. These applicants will have to pay a one-time non-refundable registration fee amounting to Rs. 10,000 + GST.
Government of India requires Aadhaar for Digital Crop Survey Project
The initiative aims to simplify the process of delivering government benefits and services directly to beneficiaries, eliminating the need for multiple identity documents.
Indian Red Cross Society holds Ceremonial Session of its AGM
Addressing the gathering, the chairman of IRCS emphasized that the Red Cross is dedicated to serving the needs of the vulnerable and underprivileged. He expressed the vision of taking the “Indian Red Cross to the next level by engaging in relief programs beyond Indian boundaries.”
G20 Global Food Regulators Summit
Inaugurating the summit’s preparations the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare unveiled the summit’s logo, accompanied by the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare highlighted the significance of the summit, stating, “This is the first time the summit is being held outside Rome, Italy. The Global Food Regulators Summit will bring focus on the crucial aspect of food safety, which needs as much attention as food security.”
PCI lays down Procedure to download Decision Letter from new DIGI-PHARMed Portal
The circular states that the PCI has developed a new portal called DIGI-PHARMed Portal. The link to the portal is available on the PCI website. The PCI will also send login credentials to all pharmacy institutions on their registered email IDs.
MoD & FSSAI sign MoU Promoting Millets in Armed Forces
The primary objective of the MoU is to raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of incorporating diverse diets and millet-based food products among armed forces personnel. As part of this collaboration, millet-based menus will be introduced in messes, canteens, and other food outlets under the Ministry of Defence.
Implementation of Inter State Electricity Transmission System Reviewed
With the aim of achieving 50% of installed electricity generation capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, the Power Minister highlighted the significance of developing the associated transmission infrastructure. During the review of the Inter-State Transmission System, the focus was on the progress of projects in the planning, bidding, and implementation phases.
