Page-5 of GKToday Archives: March, 2025

National Waterways Regulations Boost Infrastructure

March 1, 2025

Recently, India implemented regulations to boost infrastructure development on its national waterways. The National Waterways (Construction of Jetties/Terminals) Regulations aim to streamline the establishment of jetties and terminals by various entities. These regulations are expected to attract private investment and ..

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India Achieves Milestone with 10,000 FPOs

March 1, 2025

The Government of India has successfully established 10,000 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) as part of its flagship scheme. This initiative, launched in February 2020, aims to enhance agricultural productivity and boost rural economies. The milestone was marked by the registration ..

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Income Tax Bill’s GAAR Provisions

March 1, 2025

The Income Tax Bill 2025 proposes changes to the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR). This aims to empower tax authorities to issue reassessment notices beyond the current time limits. The new rules could allow reassessment of tax years previously considered time-barred. ..

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Hague Service Convention

March 1, 2025

On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requested assistance from the Government of India under the Hague Service Convention. This request aims to serve summons on Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani regarding allegations of bribery related ..

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Trump Terminates 5,800 USAID Contracts

March 1, 2025

Recent actions by the United States government have led to cuts in international aid. The Trump administration has cancelled numerous contracts that supported crucial health programmes. This includes initiatives aimed at combating HIV, polio, and malaria in impoverished communities. The ..

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Flood Risks Increasing in High Mountain Asia

March 1, 2025

Recent studies highlight a troubling trend of rising flood risks in High Mountain Asia. This region, which includes the Tibetan Plateau and surrounding mountain ranges, faces an increase in flood frequency and unpredictability. The study, titled “Flood complexity and rising ..

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Arctic Glaciers Leaking Methane

March 1, 2025

Recent studies have revealed alarming information regarding Arctic glaciers and their role in climate change. Researchers have identified that melting glaciers are releasing substantial amounts of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. This process, termed “glacial fracking,” poses risk as it ..

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Historic Agreement at COP16 on Biodiversity Financing

March 1, 2025

World leaders gathered at the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Rome have made strides in global biodiversity conservation. The conference resumed on February 25, 2025, after being paused in Cali, Colombia in 2024. A historic agreement was reached ..

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