Page-23 of Current Affairs - January, 2019
GoM on GST revenue shortfall faced by states
The GST Council has decided to set up a seven-member committee to look into revenue shortfall being faced by the states after the GST roll-out, and suggest steps for augmenting collections. The committee would be headed by Deputy Chief Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
RBI cautions on NPAs due to MUDRA Loans
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has voiced concern on the spike in non-performing assets (NPAs) under the government’s flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana to support micro-enterprises in the country. Disbursements under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana The annual report ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Right to Disconnect Bill introduced in Lok Sabha
A private members bill, Right to Disconnect Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by MP Supriya Sule. Features of the Bill The important features of the bill are: The bill empowers the employee with the right to not respond ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Government promulgates Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019
The government has re-promulgated the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 to amend the Companies Act 2013. Even though the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for this effect was passed in Lok Sabha, it was pending before Rajya Sabha. The ordinance was first ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Sovereign gold bonds on sale between Jan 14-18: Govt
The government has decided to issue new series of sovereign gold bonds between January 14 and January 18 at Rs 3,214 per gram and those who subscribe to the bonds online will get a discount of Rs 50 per gram. Sovereign gold ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
National Youth Parliament Festival 2019
The Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (Retd) launched the National Youth Parliament Festival 2019 as part of the National Youth Day celebrations. About the National Youth Parliament Festival The Prime Minister Narendra Modi ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Macedonia renamed as the Republic of Northern Macedonia
The Parliament of Macedonia has passed the resolution to amend the constitution of the country to rename it as the Republic of Northern Macedonia. The opposition parties had boycotted the vote and the proposal narrowly got the two-thirds majority vote required ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
One family One Job scheme of Sikkim
The Chief Minister of Sikkim Pawan Kumar Chamling has announced the One family one job scheme to provide employment to the youth of Sikkim. About the Scheme One family one job scheme entitles one government job for every family in the ..