RBI fixes limit for External Commercial Borrowings
The Central bank has decided to fix a rule-based dynamic limit for outstanding stock of external commercial borrowings (ECBs) at 6.5% of GDP at current market prices.
Gujarat best in providing ecosystem for startups
Gujarat has emerged as the best performer in developing startup ecosystem for emerging entrepreneurs, as per the ranking of states conducted by Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP).
GSAT-7A- ISRO’s ‘angry bird
Recently ISRO launched GSAT-7A which is meant to enhance the communication infrastructure of the Indian Air Force on GSLV-F11.
U.S. to pull-out troops from Syria
The United States is considering a total withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria as it nears the end of its campaign to retake all of the territory once held by Islamic State.
NITI Aayog Vision Document
The policy think tank NITI Aayog has suggested several economic reforms in its vision document with an aim to accelerate growth.
Surrogacy Bill Passed in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha on 19th December passed Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016, banning commercial renting of wombs and allowing only “altruistic surrogacy”.
Surrogacy Bill
The Lok Sabha passed a Bill banning commercial surrogacy with penal provisions of jail term of up to 10 years and fine of up to Rs 10 lakh.
NITI Aayog Vision Document
A growth rate of 9% is essential to generate enough jobs and achieve universal prosperity, according to a vision document released by NITI Aayog.
NGT on groundwater notification
The National Green Tribunal rapped the Union Water Resources Ministry over its notification pertaining to groundwater extraction.
Child protection policy
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has placed the draft policy on its website and invited comments from stakeholders until January 4.