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Catastrophic Insurance: Shielding China’s Uninsured Economy
“Catastrophe risk management falls within the realm of public...
GST Council approves ‘Track and Trace Mechanism’ to curb evasion
"The system shall be based on a Unique Identification Marking which...
World trade reaches all-time high OF $28 TRILLION, but 2022 outlook ‘uncertain’: UNCTAD
Geopolitical factors may also play a role in this change, as regional trade within Africa and within the Asia-Pacific area increases on the one hand, “diverting trade away from other routes”. Similarly, efforts towards a more socially and environmentally sustainable...
Number of farmers’ suicide fall to 5,579 in 2020: Tomar
''However, the causes of suicides of persons (including farmers) are family problems, illness, drug abuse/addiction, marriage-related issues, love affairs, bankruptcy or indebtedness, failure in examination, unemployment, professional/career problem, and property...
Agri crops in 50.40 lakh hectare hit due to heavy rains & floods so far this year: Tomar
As per the data placed before the Lower House, Karnataka has reported a crop damage in maximum area of 13.98 lakh hectare as of November 25, followed by West Bengal (6.90 lakh hectare), Rajasthan (6.79 lakh hectare), Bihar (5.80 lakh hectare), Maharashtra (4.55 lakh...
World ‘dangerously unprepared’ for future pandemics unless leaders tackle inequalities, UNAIDS warns
The latest HIV and AIDS Global Snapshot warns that the COVID-19 pandemic is deepening the inequalities that have long driven the HIV epidemic, putting vulnerable children, adolescents, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers at increased risk of missing life-saving...
China sets rules to safeguard drivers’ rights in ride-hailing industry
In a statement, the transport ministry said ride-hailing companies should improve income distribution mechanisms. It also said anti-monopoly measures will be stepped up against such companies and a “disorderly expansion of capital” will be prevented in the sector.The...
No proposal to merge public sector general insurance companies: MoS Karad
Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat K Karad In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat K Karad said there is no proposal under consideration of the government at present for merger of public sector general insurance companies. New...
Omicron: Govt extends containment measures till Dec 31 amid global concerns
While underlining that the new variant doesn't escape RT-PCR and RAT tests, Bhushan asked states and UTs to ensure adequate infrastructure and supervised home isolation, according to a health ministry. Bhalla also said that the contacts of the international travellers...
No decision on nationwide NRC yet: Govt in LS
The Government has not taken any decision to prepare National Register of Indian Citizens (NRIC) at the national level, he said in a written reply to a question, said Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai . New Delhi: The government has not taken any decision...
Coronavirus pandemic could cost global tourism $2 trillion this year:UN
Despite recent improvements, the report warned that demand for travel could be further affected by "uneven vaccination rates around the world and new COVID-19 strains which had prompted new travel restrictions in some countries UN:The coronavirus pandemic will likely...
Centre introduces unique face recognition technology for pensioners
The Minister said that the Department of Pension has been extensively using technology to achieve this end, be it the introduction of Digital Life Certificate, the introduction of an intelligent common software "Bhavishya" for all Government of India Ministries for...