Page-12 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

CBIC Introduces Temporary Identification Number

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has recently implemented changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework in India. These changes include the introduction of a Temporary Identification Number (TIN) for businesses that do not require ..

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Centre Drafts Rules for Uniform IST Adoption

The Government of India has introduced new rules to standardise timekeeping across the nation. The draft legislation mandates the exclusive use of Indian Standard Time (IST) for all official and commercial activities. This initiative aims to enhance precision in timekeeping, ..

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Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis

The health of tea plantation workers in Assam has come under scrutiny due to a recent study denoting risk of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). This life-threatening fungal infection primarily affects tuberculosis (TB) survivors. The research was conducted by a team ..

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INS Sarvekshak Completes Hydrographic Survey in Mauritius

The Indian Navy’s INS Sarvekshak has successfully concluded a major hydrographic survey in Mauritius. This survey covered over 25,000 square nautical miles. The formal handover of the survey results took place on January 23, 2025. High Commissioner of India to ..

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Unused Cess Funds for Construction Workers in India

The issue of unutilised cess funds for construction workers has gained attention following a Right to Information (RTI) response from the Union Labour Ministry. The response revealed that welfare boards across various states have failed to allocate amount of cess ..

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Forest Fires in India

Forest fires in India have reached alarming levels. Recent data reveals that over five fire seasons, the country faced more than 1.1 million incidents. The period from November to June sees a surge in these fires, impacting ecosystems, wildlife, and ..

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India Faces Water Storage Decline

Recent reports indicate decline in water storage across major reservoirs in India. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has brought into light that water levels have decreased for the twelfth consecutive week. This decline is attributed to deficient post-monsoon and winter ..

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Unified Lending Interface (ULI) Pilot

The Unified Lending Interface (ULI) was launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to streamline the lending process. Since its pilot inception in August 2023, ULI has facilitated the disbursement of ₹38,000 crore across 7.5 lakh loans. This platform ..

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