Page-4 of GKToday Archives: July, 2012

PCOs, Kirana shops, petrol pumps, to be new Insurance Agents

July 29, 2012

With the aim to expand the reach of insurance in the country, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) has suggested to permit owners of kirana shops, fair price shops, medical shops, petrol pumps, individual Public Call Office (PCO) to ..

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I&B’s Sectoral Innovation Council suggests National Media Policy

July 29, 2012

The Sectoral Innovation Council established by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has suggested to introduce a National Media Policy. The recommendation calls for developing an alternative to Television Audience Measurement-TAM ratings, review broadcast licensing procedures and regulation of media ..

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India imposes ban on US-sanctioned Iranian ships

July 29, 2012

India has banned entry of US-sanctioned Iranian ships into its water. The move will adversely impact crude oil imports from the country’s 4th largest crude oil exporter. Background: In July 2012, after EU imposed sanctions against Iran, India had permitted ..

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One lakh Eco-friendly bio-toilets for 300 backward Gram Panchayats

July 29, 2012

The Government has planned to install 1 lakh eco-friendly bio-toilets in about 300 backward Gram Panchayats in the country in next 2 years. This will alleviate the problem of open defecation in villages. The project will cost Rs 150 crore ..

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A rift of the size of Grand Canyon discovered under Antarctic ice sheet

July 29, 2012

A rift of the size of the Grand Canyon has been discovered under the Antarctic ice sheet. According to the scientists the rift is contributing to ice melt and a consequent rise in the sea level. The rift is around ..

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India, Indonesia ink DTAA

July 29, 2012

In order to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion, India and Indonesia signed double taxation avoidance agreement (DTAA). The relationship b/w both countries is excellent and has strong historical and cultural ties. Both countries hope to achieve the trade target ..

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