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knowledge quest magazine subscription  This article was published in the month of November Standardisation A robust green bond market would require common standards and guidelinesfor it to be connected to the mainstream capital markets and investors.  Tax incentives Direct financial incentivization is one such tool used globally. Subscribers to such SGrBs are provided with direct financial benefits such as tax exemption on interest or tax deductions. 30  Create awareness Organise workshops training content and webinars on green bonds to increase familiarity and bring in new investors. Simplify the issuance and compliance process to reach to new investors in India and internationally.  Climate Budget Tagging It is a tool for monitoring and tracking of climate-related expenditures in the national budget system. o Most sovereign issuers went through a budget tagging exercise to determine exactly which expenditures were suitable for inclusion as a green expenditure knowledge quest magazine subscription details.

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mahindra current affairs magazine

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mahindra current affairs magazine This article was published in the month of October ROLE OF COMMUNITY IN BORDER MANAGEMENT Why in news? Prime Minister recently called every village at the border as the first village of the country and the people residing near the border as countrys strong guard thus highlighting role of local population in border management. Importance of Community engagement in border management  To ensure a secure and safe border: It would help enhancing security and development of orders besides providing a sense of belonging to these people. o They are the first in line when irregular events take place at the border. o In addition local communities can identify the most vulnerable persons as well as the risk factors in terms of safety and health.  Improved situational awareness: Border communities hold vast amounts of intimate knowledge on the area characteristics of the terrain mahendra current affairs magazine free download.

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arihant current affairs magazine

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arihant current affairs magazine This article was published in October THE COLDEST YEAR OF THE REST OF THEIR LIVES REPORTReleased by United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF).Key findings o Around 624 million children are exposed to one of three other high heat measures high heatwave duration high heatwave severity or extreme high temperatures. o One in four children lives in areas where the average heatwave event lasts 4.7 days or longer as of 2020. o Virtually every child on earth will face severe heatwaves even with an estimated 1.7 degrees Celsius of warming in 2050 arihant monthly current affairs magazine subscription.

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pratiyogita darpan english subscription The article was published in the magazine  IPCCS SIXTH ASSESSMENT REPORT Why in News? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently released its report of Working Group I of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) titled- AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis. About the report  The IPCC prepares comprehensive Assessment Reports about the state of scientific technical and socio-economic knowledge on climate change its impacts and future risks and options for reducing the rate at which climate change is taking place.  So far five assessment reports have been produced the first one being released in 1990.  This AR6 will be an update of the AR5 released in 2013 pratiyogita darpan english subscription.

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junior science refresher magazine

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junior science refresher magazine This article was published in the magazine NEW FLY ASH UTILIZATION RULES FOR COAL AND LIGNITE BASED THERMAL POWER PLANTS Why in News? The Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has extended fly ash utilization deadline for thermal power plants with the introduction of penalties for noncompliance. Composition Generation and Utilization of Fly Ash in India Fly ash is a by-product of coalbased power generation. o It is a fine powder with substantial amounts of oxides of silica aluminium and calcium. o It also contains traces of Arsenic Boron Chromium lead etc. which leads to air and water pollution if disposed on land. With low grade of Indian coal its ash content is as high as 30-45% in comparison to imported coal with 10- 15%. With nearly 55% of our total power production through coal and lignite based Thermal Power Plants (TPP) the fly ash generation in India is very high junior science refresher magazine subscription.

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griha laxmi magazine

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griha laxmi magazine Published this  It consolidates and amends several laws relating to reorganization and insolvency resolution of corporate persons partnership firms and individuals in a timebound manner for o Maximization of value of assets of such persons o Promoting entrepreneurship availability of credit and balance interests of all stakeholders IBBI is one of the four pillars (see image) established under IBC for its implementation Significance of IBC reduction in time and cost of bankruptcy resolution Ease of Doing Business Behavioral changes among debtors for early resolution etc Challenges Reducing recovery rates and adjudicatory delays Lack of standardized crossborder insolvency lack of professionalism among IPs and IP Agency griha laxmi magazine subscription online.

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banking service chronicle

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banking service chronicle article was published in lack of participation from insurance companies in certain clusters like smaller statesuts due to low coverage (e.g. tripura meghalaya) and in big clusters like in maharashtra due to higher risk levelsum insured. o the number of participating insurance schemes has also decreased from 19 at start to 11 companies in kharif 2021.  limited training and capacity building of stakeholders to remove deficiency in knowledge and services which is vital for efficient claim settlement process. o it becomes more significant due to multiple layers of hierarchy within each stakeholder with different training needs banking service chronicle magazine subscription. 

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banking service chronicle article was published in the agreement on rats as a permanent sco body was signed in 2002.  rats has been a coordinating center for combating terrorism separatism and extremism at the regional and global levels. o rats platform provides a mechanism for interaction for ensuring the security of the sco member states from transnational crimes associated with terrorism such as illegal migration and trafficking of drugs weapons explosives etc.  under rats working relationship the member countries coordinate with each other and other global organisations to gather information to tackle terrorism. o rats also maintains a database of terrorists and terror organisations from across its member countries banking service chronicle magazine subscription.  

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pratiyogita kiran monthly magazine

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pratiyogita kiran monthly magazine Published this article page no 17 indopacific and indian ocean region 2.1. indopacific construct why in news indopacific constructs by different countries were in the news. india indopacific oceans initiative (ipoi)indias ipoi was launched at the east asia summit in november 2019 which is an open nontreaty based initiative for countries to work together for cooperative and collaborative solutions to common challenges in the region. the pillars of indias ipoi o maritime security o maritime ecology and maritime resources o capacity building and information sharing o maritime connectivity o disaster management japan free and open indopacific (foip) eu eu strategy for cooperation in the indopacific about indopacificit is a geographical construct that has emerged as a substitute to the long prevalent asiapacific which represented the eastwards shift of global developments from euroatlantic dimension. it is an integrated theatre that combines the indian ocean and the pacific ocean and the land masses that surround them. pratiyogita kiran monthly magazine subscription since it is primarily a maritime space the indopacific is also associated with maritime security and cooperation. different countries interpret the region differently. countries like us describe the indopacific as the region that starts at the western shore of the americas and ends at the shores of the indian subcontinent. for india and japan the concept is much broader in expanse extending to the shores of african continent. major stakeholders in the region include india usa australia japan asean countries and other maritime nations that occupy the strategic positions in the indian and pacific ocean including small island countries. reasons for global shift towards indopacificimportant sea lines of communication (sloc) presence of key choke points from mozambique channel and babelmandeb in the west to lombok strait in the east pratiyogita kiran monthly magazine online purchase.

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Red Magazine Vizag

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Red Magazine Vizag in English life style magazine Published this article national youth policy 2014 (nyp2014) it focuses on education employment and skill development and entrepreneurship.skill india mission it has introduced common norms for skills competencies occupational standards and training activities through a national skills qualification framework (nsqf) and sector skill councils (sscs).startup india the government is providing an enabling environment access to finance and facilitating the incubation of startups.women centric approach special provisions to incentivise female employment such as mgnrega pmegp mudra red magazine vizag subscription.

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Meri saheli magazine

Meri saheli magazine

Meri saheli magazine Published this article page no 20 ecosensitive regions could see flurry of construction activity thereby hampering the coastal eco system and biodiversity.the notification violates the balance between ecosystem and development. the mandatory 50 m buffer zone for mangrove forest in private land with an expanse of more than 1000 sq m has been done away with.the fishermen are worried that the entry of the tourism sector will attract the real estate lobbies who will eventually displace the coastal community and deny them the access to the seas.further the reduction of ndz is done without taking consideration of sea level rise. the coastline is already vulnerable due to erosion fresh water crisis and loss of livelihoods. the new changes will only increase this vulnerability and promote commercialisation of the coast.the hazard line mapped by the survey of india has however been delinked from the crz regulatory regime and will be used only as a tool for disaster management and planning of adaptive and mitigation measures Meri saheli magazine buy.

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Junior Science Refresher

Junior Science Refresher

Junior Science Refresher conclusion of 2018 facilitative talanoa dialogue (to help countries implement ndc by 2020)the stocktake of pre2020 actions implementation and ambition key outcomes in katowice rulebook specificsaccounting guidance rules to guide the countries for their climate pledges (nationally determined contributions ndcs) will make it easier to compare pledges and to add them up as a global aggregate. o all countries shall use the latest emissions accounting guidance from the ipcc last updated in 2006 but now in the process of being reformed next year Junior Science Refresher buy.

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Banking services chronicle

Banking services chronicle

Banking services chronicle published this article page no 4 it also implements source sustainability measures as mandatory elements such as recharge and reuse through greywater management water conservation rainwater harvesting. the jal jeevan mission is based on a community approach to water creating a jan andolan for water thereby making it everyones priority. water security  with population growth over the years and increasing demand for water today india is facing many challenges in the water sector. water scarcity is already visible with the current population size of 1.3 billion which is projected to be increased to 1.6 billion by 2050.  along with this with rising pollution levels and climate change the water cycle is expected to undergo significant change all across the world.  india consists of 16 percent of the worlds population but with only 4 percent of the worlds water resources.  according to niti ayog report by 2030 the countrys water demand is projected to be twice the available supply implying severe water scarcity for hundreds of millions of people which will lead to a 6% loss in indias gdp.  it is believed that water will also be a major source of geopolitical conflict in this century. it is therefore critical to manage this natural resource well Banking services chronicle buy. 

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Master In Current Affairs Magazine

Master In Current Affairs Magazine

Master In Current Affairs Magazine Published this article page no 28 it is a unique threeday festival of odisha celebrating the onset of monsoon and beginning of earths womanhood.as a mark of respect towards the earth during her menstruation days all agricultural works like ploughing sowing are suspended for three days prizes and awards prizes and awards name description padma awards presented by the presidentthese awards were instituted in the year 1954 and announced every year on the occasion of republic day except for brief interruption(s) during the years 1978 and 1979 and 1993 to 1997.the award is given in three categories namely o padma vibhushan for exceptional and distinguished service o padma bhushan for distinguished service of a high order and o padma shri for distinguished service.the award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved. Master In Current Affairs Magazine buy.

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world focus magazine

world focus magazine

world focus magazine Published this article page no  126 He was killed after losing the war of succession against his brother Aurangzeb. o Battle of Samugarh was decisive struggle in a contest for the throne between the sons (Aurangzeb and Murād Bakhsh on the one side and Dara Shikoh) of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahān after the emperors serious illness in 1657.  He was liberal in outlook and tried to find commonalities between Hindu and Islamic traditions. Contributions to Art and Culture  He translated the Bhagavad Gita as well as Upanishadsfrom their original Sanskrit into Persian in 1657 so that they could be studied by Muslim scholars. o His translation is often called SirreAkbar (The Greatest Mystery) where he states that the work referred to in the Quran is none other than the Upanishads. o MajmaulBahrain a short treatise written in Persian was also devoted to a revelation of the mystical and pluralistic affinities between Sufic and Vedantic speculation.  Dara Shikoh Album is a collection of paintings and calligraphy assembled during 1630s by Dara Shikoh and presented to his wife Nadira Banu Begum in 164142.  He is credited with the commissioning of several exquisite examples of Mughal architecture such as the tomb of his wife Nadira Begum (Lahore) the Shrine of Mian Mir (Lahore) the Dara Shikoh Library (Delhi) the Akhun Mullah Shah Mosque (Srinagar) and the Pari Mahal garden palace (Srinagar)  Some historians argue that Dara Shikoh was the total antithesis of Aurangzeb in that he was deeply syncretic warmhearted and generous  but at the same time he was also an indifferent administrator and ineffectual in the field of battle.  Italian traveller Niccolao Manucci has written down the details of Dara Shikohs death in his book Travels of Manucci world focus magazine buy.

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E magazine competition success review

E magazine competition success review

E magazine competition success review Published this article page no  71 NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION Why in news? Recently Reserve Bank of India released National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) for the period 20192024. Financial inclusion in Indian context  Financial inclusion has been defined as the process of ensuring access to financial services timely and adequate credit for vulnerable groups such as weaker sections and lowincome groups at an affordable cost. National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 20192024  It sets forth the vision and key objectives of the financial inclusion policies in India to help expand and sustain the financial inclusion process at the national level through a broad convergence of action involving all the stakeholders in the financial sector. 28  The strategy aims to provide access to formal financial services in an affordable manner broadening & deepening financial inclusion and promoting financial literacy & consumer protection. Strategic Pillars of National Strategy for Financial Inclusion Pillars Objective Recommendations Universal Access to Financial Services E magazine competition success review  buy.  

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Shine india monthly magazine

Shine india monthly magazine

Shine india monthly magazine Published this articl page no  70 An overarching legal fiscal framework is required which will provide for budgeting accounting and audit standards to be followed at all levels of government. Tax capacity  Focus should be on broadening the tax base streamlining tax rates and increasing capacity and expertise of tax administration in all tiers of the government. GST Implementatio n  Commission highlighted some challenges with the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). These include large shortfall in collections as compared to original forecast high volatility in collections accumulation of large integrated GST credit glitches in invoice and input tax matching and delay in refunds.  Commission observed that the continuing dependence of states on compensation from the central government (21 states out of 29 states in 201819) for making up for the shortfall in revenue is a concern.  It suggested that the structural implications of GST for low consumption states need to be considered. Financing of securityrelated expenditure  The ToR of the Commission required it to examine whether a separate funding mechanism for defense and internal security should be set up.  In this regard the Commission intends to constitute an expert group comprising representatives of the Ministries of Defense Home Affairs and Finance which will study proposed measures submitted by the Ministry of Defense in this regard Shine india monthly magazine buy.

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competition success review

competition success review

competition success review Published this article page no 98  OTHER POLICY MEASURES Public Sector Enterprise Policy for a New Selfreliant India  Need for a new coherent policy was felt where all sectors are open to the private sector while public sector enterprises (PSEs) will play an important role only in limited and defined areas.  Accordingly government will announce a new policy whereby o List of strategic sectors requiring presence of PSEs in public interest will be notified. o In strategic sectors at least one PSE will remain in the public sector but private sector will also be allowed. o In other sectors PSEs will be privatized based on considerations like appropriate timing feasibility etc. o To minimize wasteful administrative costs number of enterprises in strategic sectors will ordinarily be only one to four. Additional enterprises will be privatizedmergedbrought under other holding companies. Policy Reforms to fast track Investment  Fast track Investment Clearance will be provided to projects through Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS). o Prime Minister has created 11 empowered groups as quick response teams to tackle coronavirus outbreak.  Creation of Project Development Cell in each Ministry to prepare investible projects coordinate with investors and also with CentralState Governments.  Ranking of States on Investment Attractiveness thus creating healthy competition for new investments.  Incentive schemes for Promotion of New Champion Sectors will be launched in sectors such as Solar PV manufacturing advanced cell battery storage etc. Upgradation of Industrial Infrastructure  competition success review buy.

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competition success review Published this article page no  97 Other Direct Tax Measures o All pending refunds to charitable trusts and noncorporate businesses professions including proprietorship partnership LLP and Cooperatives shall be issued immediately. o Due date of all incometax return for FY 201920 were also extended. o Period of Vivad se Vishwas Scheme for making payment without additional amount over and above the stipulated tax will be extended to 31st December 2020. Requirements of Conditional transfer  One nation one ration card Aadhaar seeding of all ration cards and installation of Pointofsale machine in all fair price shops.  Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Districtlevel assessment of EoDB as per DPIIT norms automatic renewal of State industrial and commercial licenses to businesses and making inspections randomized with prior notice and full transparency.  Power Sector Reduce Aggregate Technical & Commercial (ATC) losses Reduce Average Cost of Supply (ACS)Average Revenue Realized (ARR) gap and provide power subsidy to farmers through DBT.  Urban local bodies Notification of property tax floor rates in consonance with circle property rates and notification of water and sewerage charges. TDS vs. TCS  TDS refers to deduction of tax by the payer. E.g. Employer cutting a certain amount as TDS before making salary payment and then paying it to the Income Tax (IT) department. TDS deductions are made on payments including salary rent brokerage professional fees commission interest etc. and are applicable on payments above a specified limit.  On the other hand TCS refers to the tax collected by payee or receiver. E.g. A jeweller selling jewellery would collect TCS and pay it to the IT department. It is applicable on sale of certain goods (barring those used for manufacturing or production) competition success review buy.

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competition success review Published this article page no  96 Increase in borrowing limits The borrowing limits of state governments will be increased to 5% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) from 3% (prescribed in Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act) for the year 202021. o This is estimated to give states extra resources of Rs 4.28 lakh crore. o There will be unconditional increase of up to 3.5% of GSDP followed by 0.25% increase linked to reforms on  universalisation of One Nation One Ration card Ease of Doing Business power distribution and Urban Local Body revenues. o Further there will be an increase of 0.5% if three out of four reforms are achieved. Taxation measures announced to ease the liquidity situation  Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rate reduction o This measure aims to increase liquidity (estimated at Rs. 50000 crore) by indirectly increasing the inhand income. o Implementation methodology  The rates of TDS (for nonsalaried specified payments made to residents) and rates of TCS (for the specified receipts) shall be reduced by 25% of the existing rates.  This reduction shall be applicable for the remaining part of the FY 202021 i.e. upto 31st March 2021 competition success review buy. 

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junior science refresher

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junior science refresher Published this article page no  121 There will be four layers of monitoring, two at the central level and two at the state level. o A National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS) will be constituted to help evolve uniform dam safety policies, protocols, and procedures. o A National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) as a regulatory body for ensuring the nationwide implementation of dam safety policies and standardsAny decision taken by NDSA shall be binding upon all the parties. o At the State level, the Bill prescribes for the constitution of State Committees on Dam Safety (SCDS) and the establishment of the State Dam Safety Organizations (SDSO)SDSO will undertake surveillance, inspections and monitoring of operation and maintenance of all specified damsEvery SDSO is required to report the event of any dam failure under their jurisdiction to the NDSA. Obligation of Dam Owners Dam owners will be responsible for the safe construction, operation, maintenance and supervision of a dam. They must provide a dam safety unit in each dam. Functions of Dam owners include preparing an emergency action plan, carrying out risk assessment studies and preparing a comprehensive dam safety evaluation. Offences and penalties Anyone obstructing a person in the discharge of his functions under the Bill or refusing to comply with directions may be imprisoned for a year. In case of loss of life, the person may be imprisoned for two years. Others It also addresses in a comprehensive manner, critical concerns related to dam safety on account of emerging climate change related challenges. This Bill provides for regular inspection and hazard classification of dams. 61Need for the Act Safety concern: An unsafe dam constitutes a hazard to human life, flora and fauna, ecology and public and private assets. Further, it is very important for safeguarding the huge investment in critical physical infrastructure. o In the absence of a proper dam safety institutional framework, shortcomings of varying degrees may get ingrained in the investigation, design, construction, operation and maintenance of dams junior science refresher buy.

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world focus magazine subscription Published this article page no   122  National Policy on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) to be implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission AMRUT and Smart City Mission.  Government set up a Centre of Excellence in the area of Decentralized Wastewater Management at IIT Madras.  Gujarat government has come up with a plan to limit supply of freshwater for drinking and irrigation purposes only. While industrial demand will be met through treated wastewater.  Construction of Sewage Treatment plants (STPs) to treat sewage generated by domestic and industrial waste. Also Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) for cluster of smallscale industries.  Namami Gange Programme under Ganga action plan was launched for effective abatement of pollution conservation and rejuvenation of National River Ganga and Yamuna Action Plan to restore river Yamuna. Way forward  Adoption of strategies like environmental taxes pollution levies polluter pay principle and circular approach (use treat reuse) to manage wastewater.  Strict legal and regulatory framework to regulate and treatment of industrial waste.  Knowledge innovation and capacity building on wastewater can be promoted by policymakers and researchers.  According to NITI Aayog water regulatory framework for wastewater management should be established in all states firmed timelines for implementation.  To shift to wastewater recycling finance and technology constraints need to be sorted out by promotion PublicPrivate Partnership world focus magazine subscription buy.

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world focus magazine subscription Published this article page no   123 SCIENTIFIC DISPOSAL AND UTILIZATION OF FLY ASH Why in news? The National Green Tribunal has recently directed thermal power plants to take prompt steps toward the scientific disposal of fly ash. More on the news  The tribunal said the noncompliant plants will have to pay environmental compensation.  Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has been asked to compute and levy environmental compensation.  The tribunal also directed a committee comprising CPCB and IIT Roorkee to assess the environmental damage with regard to the breach sites and submit its recommendation within three months. Fly ash Generation in India  CoalLignite based Thermal Power Generation has been the backbone of power capacity addition in the country. Indian coal is of low grade with ash content of the order of 3045 % in comparison to imported coals which have low ash content of the order of 1015%.  Large quantity of ash is thus being generated at coallignite based Thermal Power Stations in the country which not only requires large area of precious land for its disposal but is also one of the sources of pollution of both air and water world focus magazine subscription buy.

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