Customs
CBIC Host Global India Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) recently hosted a global India Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programme, which took place on November 28-29, 2024, in New Delhi, and involved collaboration with the World Bank. Key figures included CBIC ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Prasthan Offshore Security Exercise
‘Prasthan’ is an offshore security exercise that was conducted in Mumbai’s Offshore Development Area (ODA) on 23rd March 2022. This exercise was conducted under the aegis of the Western Naval Command’s Headquarters. Overview: This exercise is conducted every six months. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and UK on Customs Cooperation
On April 28, 2021, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the agreement signed between Government of India and the Government of UK. The agreement was signed on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs matters. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of India launched
On April 18, 2020, the Union Minister of culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel launched the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The list is to include 13 elements that are already included in UNESCO Representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Ministry of Finance conducts India’s first national Time Release Study (TRS)
The Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance is conducting India’s first national Time Release Study (TRS) between 1st – 7th August to enable faster movement of cargo across borders to benefit traders. The exercise will be institutionalized on ..
National Time Release Study
For the first time the Ministry of Finance conducting national Time Release Study (TRS) as part of its strategic commitment for improving global trade. Time Release Study TRS is an internationally recognized tool advocated by World Customs Organization to measure ..
Kochi hosts World Customs Organisation (WCO) regional custom heads meeting
The meeting of the Regional Heads of Customs Administration of Asia Pacific Region of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) is being organized by Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) in Kochi from 08th to 10th May, 2019. India ..
2019 International Customs Day (ICD)
The International Customs Day (ICD) is observed every year on January 26 to recognize the role of custom officials and agencies in maintaining border security. It focuses on the working conditions and challenges that customs officers face in their jobs. ..