The union cabinet has accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee on simultaneous elections under the chairmanship of former president Shri Ram Nath Kovind. Please read the briefings to know more. Happy reading!! info@theknowledgeandlearning.om
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Exploring the Cosmos: India’s Next Steps with Chandrayaan-4 and Venus
India’s interplanetary quest will soon take it to the moon again and back, with a manned mission planned. It will also reach Venus. Read the briefings to know more. Happy reading!! info@theknowledgeandlearning.com Want to read more? Check the link below!
India’s Next Leap in Space Exploration: Bharatiya Anthariksh Station and Future Space Missions
Bharatiya Anthariksh Station (BAS) – Our space station for scientific research is to be established with the launch of its first module in 2028. To work towards it, the Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) development has also been approved. It will be a significant step towards the Government’s vision of establishing and operating the BharatiyaContinue reading “India’s Next Leap in Space Exploration: Bharatiya Anthariksh Station and Future Space Missions”
Empowering Gig Workers: Government of India Invites Aggregators to Register on the e-Shram Portal
The Ministry of Labour & Employment(GOI) has taken a major step in extending social security benefits to gig and platform workers by inviting platform aggregators to register their workers on the e-Shram portal. This registration is crucial to ensuring workers’ access to social welfare schemes, while aggregators will help develop an accurate registry of beneficiaries.Continue reading “Empowering Gig Workers: Government of India Invites Aggregators to Register on the e-Shram Portal”
Global Food Safety Takes Center Stage: Highlights from the 2nd Global Food Regulator Summit in India
A Global food Regulator Summit is being held in India . This is the 2nd global food regulator summit with participation from 30 international organisations and over 70 countries representing including food safety regulators and those from Risk Assessment Authorities, Research Institutes and Universities. A key highlight is the launch of an advanced version of theContinue reading “Global Food Safety Takes Center Stage: Highlights from the 2nd Global Food Regulator Summit in India”
The Evolution of Justice in British India: From East India Company to Legal Reforms
By a Royal Charter granted by the Queen on 31 December 1600, the East India Company was established, bringing both Indians and Britishers under its jurisdiction. The Charter granted the Company a monopoly in business matters, with the violation of the Charter punishable by the forfeiture of the ships and cargo of the violators. TheContinue reading “The Evolution of Justice in British India: From East India Company to Legal Reforms”
Simplifying Foreign Exchange Compliance: Key Updates to FEMA Compounding Proceedings Rules 2024
The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) was passed by the Indian Parliament in 1999 to regulate foreign exchange transactions and promote international trade. The act’s objectives include: -Facilitating external trade and payments -Promoting the orderly development of the foreign exchange market -Ensuring the stability of the Indian economy and more GOI has recently issued aContinue reading “Simplifying Foreign Exchange Compliance: Key Updates to FEMA Compounding Proceedings Rules 2024”
Export Benefits for E-Commerce via Courier Mode
In a significant fillip to courier exports and with an aim to encourage e-commerce industry in India, the Central Board of Indirect taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended export related benefits under Duty Drawback, RoDTEP and RoSCTL schemes for exports made through Courier mode w.e.f. 12.09.2024. To know more please read the attached briefings. HappyContinue reading “Export Benefits for E-Commerce via Courier Mode”
India’s Social Stock Exchange: Bridging Capital Markets with Social Impact
Social Stock Exchange (SSE) is a separate segment of the existing Stock Exchange that can help Social Enterprise(s) to raise funds from the public through the stock exchange mechanism. SSE will act as a medium between Social Enterprises and fund providers and that can help them to select those entities that are creating measurable socialContinue reading “India’s Social Stock Exchange: Bridging Capital Markets with Social Impact”
India: The Growing Hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs)
Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are offshore facilities that help multinational corporations (MNCs) manage their business operations. They are also known as Global In-house Centres (GICs) Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are fully owned and integrated hubs typically established in talent-rich locations to build significant value and intellectual property (IP) using collaborative, distributed teams. The attached briefing note provides anContinue reading “India: The Growing Hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs)”