108 Buddhist pilgrims from Republic of Korea will walk over 1,100 kms over 43 days as part of walking pilgrimage being organized by Sangwol Society of South Korea.
Author: GS TIMES STAFF
Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism
CBDT revises norms for processing of equalisation levy
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has introduced fresh norms for filing of statements for equalisation levy by companies. Fresh norms About Equalisation levy
Structured product derivatives (SPDs)
An initial probe by government agencies has revealed that the bear cartel targeted Adani companies through the use of structured product derivatives (SPDs), reported Businessline. Key points
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QR Code-based Coin Vending Machine (QCVM)
RBI has announced that QR Code-based Coin Vending Machine (QCVM) will be launched in collaboration with a few leading banks to improve the distribution of coins. The pilot project will roll out in 19 locations in 12 cities across the country. About QCVM
Integrative Medicine Centre inaugurated at Safdarjung
Union Minister of Ayush and Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare jointly inaugurated the Integrative Medicine Centre at Safdarjung Hospital on February 7, 2023.
Jupiter officially has the most moons in the solar system
With the discovery of 12 new moons, Jupiter now has the most moons. Twelve new moons discovered orbiting Jupiter have been confirmed, bumping the count from 80 to 92, and knocking Saturn — which has 83 moons — down a peg. About Jupiter moons Future Jupiter missions
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Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)
The Opposition parties are demanding a probe either by a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), headed by the Supreme Court or monitored by the Chief Justice of India, into the allegations against a corporate house. About JPC
Nagaland DGP appointment controversy
Recently, the Nagaland government submitted to the Supreme Court that the United Public Service Commission (UPSC) had on 15 December forwarded a “panel” of prospective Director General of Polices (DGPs) to the state, but the list had only one name — 1992-batch officer Rupin Sharma, who was appointed as Nagaland DGP. Key points (Source: Indian Express)
Prime Minister launches twin-cooktop model of Indoor Solar Cooking System
Prime Minister Modi launched a twin-cooktop model of the of the IndianOil’s Indoor Solar Cooking System at India Energy Week 2023. The twin cooktop model makes room for flexibility as it can function on both solar as well as auxiliary.
Global Climate Resilience Fund
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton on February 6 announced a Global Climate Resilience Fund of 50 million dollars for women to fight climate change. Key points
India’s first Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine technology solution (H2-ICE) for heavy duty trucks
Reliance Industries and Ashok Leyland on February 6 unveiled India’s first Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine technology solution (H2-ICE) for heavy duty trucks.
YUVA SANGAM Portal Launches
The “Yuva Sangam” registration portal launched at IGNCA New Delhi on February 6. The Yuva Sangam is an initiative of Prime Minister to build close ties between the youth of North East Region and rest of India under the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of South India’s 1st Industrial Corridor Project to be implemented at Tumakuru
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of South India’s 1st Industrial Corridor Project to be implemented at Tumakuru which is spread over 8500 Acre of land under the Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. Key points