Page-49 of Current Affairs - July, 2021

UN Report on International tourism

July 1, 2021

According to the report by UNCTAD and UN’s World Tourism Organisation (WTO), International tourism arrivals are set to stagnate in 2021, except in some Western markets. Key findings of report As per report, stagnation would result into losses of $2.4 ..

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New TDS Rules from July 1

July 1, 2021

A new Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rule is coming into effect from July 1, 2021. What are those new rules? Under the new rules, non-filer of income tax for past two financial years will be subjected to higher taxation. ..

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CBSE-NPCI launches Financial literacy curriculum for students

July 1, 2021

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) have partnered to introduce a financial literacy curriculum for students of Class VI. Financial Literacy Textbook It was launched as part of new elective ‘financial literacy’ subject ..

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Cabinet approves BharatNet PPP model

July 1, 2021

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved for revised implementation strategy of BharatNet under Public Private Partnership mode on June 30, 2021. Key Points Project would be implemented across16 States of India. Under the revised proposal, BharatNet will ..

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First voyage of Green Freight Corridor-2

July 1, 2021

Ministry of Shipping launched the maiden voyage under Green Freight Corridor-2 on June 30, 2021. Key points Green Freight Corridor-2 is a coastal shipping service. Voyage was launched from Cochin port to Beypore and Azhikkal ports located in north Kerala. ..

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Report: 1 bn tonnes CO2 to be removed by 2025 to meet climate goal

July 1, 2021

According to a report released by “Coalition for Negative Emissions (CNE) & McKinsey”, Projects in development will remove only some fraction of the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) from air to meet the 2025 climate change goal. Highlights About 190 ..

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Bulletin: Facebook’s new publishing tool

July 1, 2021

Facebook has announced to launch its new publishing tool called Bulletin with the aim of promoting independent writers. Bulletin would help and support these independent creators in United States. Key points Bulletin will be providing support focused on content creation, ..

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NITI Aayog recommends privatising UIIC

July 1, 2021

NITI Aayog has recommended privatisation of state-owned insurer United India Insurance coverage (UIIC). Key Points This recommendation was made in the backdrop of government’s goals to maneuver forward with new public sector enterprise (PSE) coverage for a Atmanirbhar Bharat. NITI ..

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