Revised rates of royalty for minerals
Central Government has amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 to revise the RATES OF ROYALTY for minerals.
RBI publishes Reserve Bank of India (Regulatory Framework for Microfinance Loans) Directions, 2022.
Each RE shall put in place a board-approved policy for assessment of household income. Each RE shall mandatorily submit information regarding household income to the Credit Information Companies (CICs). Reasons for any divergence between the already reported household income and assessed household income shall be specifically ascertained from the borrower/s before updating the assessed household income with CICs.
The Minerals (Other than Atomic and Hydro Carbons Energy Minerals) Concession Amendment Rules, 2022.
Through this amendment, a new formula has been notified which shall be used by Indian Bureau of Mines for arriving at the average sale price of Glauconite and Potash.
DGFT operationalised new online IT Module for Interest Equalisation Scheme w.e.f. April 01, 2022.
The UIN generated shall have a validity of 1 year from the date of registration, during which an application for availing benefit of IES can be submitted to the concerned bank. The auto generated Acknowledgement containing UIN number need to be submitted to the concerned bank along with the prescribed application by the bank, if any, for availing benefit under IES.
AICTE notifies eligibility criteria for B.tech/BE Admission through Lateral Entry.
The candidate should have Passed Minimum 3-years/ 2 years (Lateral Entry) Diploma examination with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category SC/ST) in any branch of Engineering and Technology.
AICTE has directed universities to ensure availability of mandatory disclosures in the prime location of their Web site
All AICTE approved institutions, deemed to be universities and universities are strictly instructed to verify and ensure availability of Mandatory Disclosure in the prime location of their Web site (as a quick link) with correct data.
Essential Requirements for Technical Institutions
ALL INDIA COUNCIL FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION has clarified the committees Required in the institutions.
Revised import policy of Hydrofluorocarbons
DGFT has amended the import policy of Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to revise it from ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ subject to NOC from MoEF & CC.
Extension of last date to receive comments on TRAI Consultation Paper on ‘Promoting Networking’ and Telecom Equipment Manufacturing in India’
It has been decided to extend the last date for submission of written comments and counter comments up to 1st April, 2022 and 18th April, 2022 respectively. The comments and counter comments may be sent preferably in electronic form at advbbpa@trai.gov.in with a copy to jtadvbbpa-3@trai.gov.in
UGC publishes Guidelines for Establishment of Research & Development Cell in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
To facilitate its effective implementation, the Vice Chancellors of Universities and Principals of Colleges are requested to take appropriate action for the establishment of the Research & Development Cell as per guidelines in their respective universities and college.