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3 November 2020. Introduction: Government of Tamilnadu has notified that it will grant 100 per cent exemption of vehicle tax for battery-operated vehicles (Electric Vehicles). Highlights: The State Government has exempted taxes to both transport and non-transport vehicles. The State Government is already providing incentives to attract investments. The Tamil Nadu Government provides 100% GST reimbursement […]
Read More3 November 2020. Introduction: The central government has released Rs 2,200 crore as the first instalment to 15 states for undertaking measures towards improvement of air quality. Highlights The amount was released based on the recommendations of the Fifteenth Finance Commission. The fund will help states undertake air quality measures and capacity building in local […]
Read More2 November 2020. Introduction: On November 1, 2020, the Union Minister of Development of the North Eastern Region Shri Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Mansar Lake Development Plan in Jammu and Kashmir. Highlights It is planned to attract more than 20 lakh tourists every year. It is expected to generate employment of 1.15 crores of man-days. […]
Read More2 November 2020. Introduction: Madhya Pradesh’s Panna National Park has been declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.. This addition to the UNESCO list will help in exploring new measures towards the conservation of wildlife. Highlights The UNESCO, under its Man and Biosphere programme has included Panna Biosphere region as one of its Biosphere Reserve. Panna National […]
Read More2 November 2020. Introduction: The IISc and the Indian Oil Corporation Research and Development Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop biomass gasification-based Hydrogen Generation Technology to produce Fuel Cell Grade Hydrogen at an affordable price. Highlights The technology being envisaged under the programme will provide clean energy option to address the challenge of […]
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