December 14, 2018

Come June, Groundwater Extraction Will Invite A Fee

World & Indian GeographyBy IQRA IAS December 14, 2018

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-12-14 OPINION Relevant for: World & Indian Geography Topic: Distribution of key natural resources – Water Resources incl. Rivers & related issues in world & India In a bid to promote conservation of groundwater, the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) has notified a water conservation fee (WCF) that industries will need to…

India, China Join Hands To Promote Tea Globally

World & Indian GeographyBy IQRA IAS December 14, 2018

Source : www.thehindu.com Date : 2018-12-14 OPINION Relevant for: World & Indian Geography Topic: Agriculture and Major Crops of the World Popular drink:China imports 30 million kg of black tea annually.Ritu Raj Konwar Two apex industry organisations, Indian Tea Association (ITA) and China Tea Marketing Association (CTMA), have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote green…

Pfc Plans To Borrow Rs 7,000 Crore From Domestic Banks To Fund Rec Deal

Indian EconomyBy IQRA IAS December 14, 2018

Source : www.economictimes.indiatimes.com Date : 2018-12-14 OPINION Relevant for: Indian Economy Topic: Issues relating to Growth & Development – Industry & Services Sector NEW DELHI: State-run Power Finance Corp ( PFC) plans to fund its acquisition of REC by borrowing Rs 7,000 crore from domestic banks, for which negotiations have begun, and is likely to moderate its…

Sri Lanka Slides Into A Deeper Political Quagmire

International RelationsBy IQRA IAS December 14, 2018

Source : www.hindustantimes.com Date : 2018-12-14 OPINION Relevant for: International Relations Topic: India – Sri Lanka The political crisis in Sri Lanka has seen many twists and turns since President Maithripala Sirisena removed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and replaced him with strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa in October. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to demand the reinstatement…

Daily Archives: December 14, 2018

Come June, Groundwater Extraction Will Invite A Fee

India, China Join Hands To Promote Tea Globally

Pfc Plans To Borrow Rs 7,000 Crore From Domestic Banks To Fund Rec Deal

Sri Lanka Slides Into A Deeper Political Quagmire