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CCEA approves construction of Rajaswa Bhawan as the National Tax Headquarters
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA approved the construction of the Rajaswa Bhawan as the National Tax Headquarters at Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi at an estimated cost of Rs 485.16 crore. Objective: To decongest North Block and consolidate the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
CCEA approves auction methodology for Coal Block Auction
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given approval to the policy for auction by competitive bidding of the coal blocks which aims to ensure greater transparency and will pave the way for the government to auction explored blocks. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
CCEA takes steps for operationalisation of IDFs
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has taken the following steps to promote the operationalisation of Infrastructure Debt Funds (IDFs). The annual Guarantee Fee payable to the Concession Authority has been capped at 0.05% per annum, of outstanding debt ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
John W. Ashe is the President of UNGA for its 68th session
The United Nations General Assembly elected by acclamation Ambassador John W. Ashe of Antigua and Barbuda as President of its upcoming 68th session. Made up of all the 193 Member States of the United Nations, the General Assembly provides a ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
IDBI Bank launches ‘Own Your NPA’ campaign
In a bid to speedily recover Non-Performing Assets (NPA), the IDBI Bank has launched a campaign named ‘Own Your NPA’. What is ‘Own Your NPA’ campaign? It is a NPA recovery drive launched by the IDBI Bank through which it ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Mayaram panel submits report on NSEL crisis
A high-level committee, chaired by Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram, submitted to Finance Minister its report on the alleged irregularities at the National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL). The panel has found “minor systemic” problem and the report details long term ..