CSL completes delivery of 20 FPVs to India Coast Guard

The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered ICGS AYUSH, the 20th Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) to the Indian Coast Guard.  With this, CSL has completed construction of 20 FPVs for the Indian Coast Guard. ICGS Ayush will be operated from ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016

CBDT extends deadline of Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the last date for availing the Direct Tax Dispute Resolution Scheme to January 31, 2017 from the earlier deadline of December 31, 2016. This extension aims to give companies one more ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016

RBI extends period of enhanced Prepaid Payment Instruments limit

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the period of enhanced Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) limit of Rs 20,000 as part of efforts to promote digital payments. The limit has been extended till the completion of review of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016

PM Narendra Modi launches UPI based mobile payment app called BHIM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched UPI based mobile payment application called BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) at the Digi Dhan Mela held in Talkatora stadium, New Delhi, The app is rebranded version of UPI (Unified Payment Interface) and USSD (Unstructured ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016

Capital Gains Tax: Meaning & Current Government Policy

A recent speech of prime minister had started speculation that government may impose long term capital gains tax in the upcoming budget. Capital gain refers to the gain or profit from the sale of property or an investment. Investment may ..

GK & Current Affairs: December 29, 2016

1. “Swachh Swasth Sarvatra” initiative has been launched by the Union Health Ministry in collaboration with which union ministry? [A]Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation [B]Ministry of Finance [C]Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation [D]Ministry of AYUSH Answer: Ministry ..