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4.78 crore candidates certified under under Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan: Govt
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Government extends subsidy on two- and three-wheeler EVs until September 30
The Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024 (EMPS 2024) was...
Ease of Living Index:Bengaluru, Shimla best cities to live
This index was first launched in 2018 and is based on indicators across 15 evaluation criteria. These criteria include governance, identity and culture, education, health, safety and security, economy, affordable housing, land use planning, public open spaces, transportation and mobility, assured water supply, waste-water management, solid waste management, power, and quality of environment.
It provides a comprehensive understanding of participating cities across India based on quality of life, economic-ability of a city, and its sustainability and resilience.
How to protect yourself against Coronavirus variants
Masks are the single most important tool for controlling the spread of the coronavirus, aside from vaccines. Any mask is better than no mask. But since some of the new variants are more contagious, upgrading your mask is even more important now. Choose one that effectively filters airborne particles — like an N95, KN95 or KF94 — or get a surgical mask and adjust it to fit your face properly. These can better protect you from droplets and airborne particles, and they can prevent you from infecting others if you have the coronavirus.
Infosys, Accenture to cover COVID-19 vaccination costs for Indian workers
“Infosys is looking at partnering with health care providers to vaccinate employees and their immediate families as eligible,” Chief Operating Officer Pravin Rao said in an emailed statement.
For Accenture, costs for employees and dependents who are eligible and choose to receive the vaccination will be covered, the company said.
Stand-alone cyber insurance products to benefit both insurers and policyholders:S&P
Although cyber attacks and the resulting financial losses are on the rise, the cyber insurance market is underdeveloped. Cyber cover is often bundled into existing property or liability insurance policies, and in some cases, the policies do not explicitly include or exclude cyber cover at all. This gives rise to “silent cyber”, or the risk to insurers of losses from cyber-related claims on existing property or liability insurance policies.
EPFO retains 8.5 pc interest on EPF deposits for 2020-21
As per the practice, the CBT decision on interest rate would be send to the finance ministry for concurrence. After getting the finance ministry’s nod, the 8.5 per cent rate of interest for this fiscal would be credited into the EPFO subscribers’ accounts.
Explain rationale behind classification for COVID-19 vaccination: HC to Centre
”We are not utilising it fully. We are either donating it to foreign countries or selling it to them and are not vaccinating our own people. So there has to be that sense of responsibility and urgency,” a bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli said.
International Conference On Disaster Resilient Infrastructure to be held from 17 – 19 March
ICDRI 2021 is a three-day interactive virtual conference • It will be held from 17 – 19 March 2021 • Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi is scheduled to make the inaugural speech for the event • ICDRI 2021 constitutes of a virtual exhibition – Marketplace • Online courses are being offered before, during and after the conference via Masterclass Register Now https://icdri.cdri.world/Register.html
Sebi proposes stricter rules on independent directors
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed that if listed companies in India wish to appoint or remove independent directors they should require the “dual approval” of shareholders and a majority of the company’s minority investors.
If either of the requirements are not met, a new person will not be appointed and existing independent directors can’t be removed, SEBI said in its proposal, which is open for public consultation until April 1.
Currently, only 51% shareholder approval is required for appointing or removing such directors in most cases, and no separate sign-off is needed from minority investors.
Strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolts New Zealand, tsunami warning issued
There was no immediate report of damages.
New Zealand government’s seismic monitor Geonet pegged the quake at a magnitude of 7.2 with a depth of 94 km (58 miles).
NCPCR issues summons to DGCI over lack of uniform test for carcinogenic substances in J&J”s baby products
Time and again the commission has made attempts to seek definite information on the standardised and validated method for analysing the presence of formaldehyde in baby shampoo and asbestos in talcum powder manufactured and marketed by Johnson & Johnson Private Limited, the summons issued by the NCPCR stated.