Advance and EPCG Authorisation Scheme

The finance ministry has introduced an amnesty scheme aimed at offering relief to traders who have defaulted on their export obligations. This scheme provides an opportunity for traders to rectify past defaults and fulfill their export obligations by paying customs ..

Tags: CBIC • Directorate General of Foreign Trade • Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) • export promotion • Ministry of Finance

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

NPS Diwas

NPS Diwas was observed on October 1 by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Key facts The National Pension System Diwas (NPS Diwas) was observed by the pension regulator to promote pension and retirement planning among Indian citizens and ..

Tags: Ministry of Finance • National Pension • National Pension Scheme (NPS) • National Pension System • National Pension System Diwas

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Damodaran Committee to boost PE/VC investments

The Union Finance Ministry recently set up an expert committee headed by former SEBI chief M. Damodaran to assess and recommend ways to solve regulatory issues to boost investments by private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) in Indian startups. ..

Tags: Expert Committee • Ministry of Finance • Private equity • Private Equity in India • Startups

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • India Nation & States Current Affairs

National Museum of Customs and GST

As a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the “National Museum of Customs and GST”. Highlights The National Museum of Customs and GST called “Dharohar” was inaugurated in Goa. Museum was inaugurated as part ..

Tags: Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav • Ministry of Finance • Portuguese in India

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Kerala: Suraksha-Mitra Project

The Suraksha-Mitra project has become operational in the State of Kerala. What is Suraksha-Mitra Project? Suraksha-Mitra Project is a vehicle monitoring system. It sends distress messages in case of any accident. Motor Vehicle Department has launched this project under Nirbhaya ..

Tags: Department of Economic Affairs • Ministry of Finance • Nirbhaya Fund Scheme

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Jan Samarth Portal

On June 6, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a “national portal for credit-linked government schemes” called “Jan Samarth Portal”. Highlights Portal was launched during the ‘Iconic Week Celebrations’ of Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs at Vigyan ..

Tags: Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav • ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) • Ministry of Finance

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022