Food Security Act implemented throughout country
National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 which deals with the subsidised foodgrains has beenn implemented in the country as announced by the Union Government.
Union Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has made this anouncement after the two ststes Kerela and TamilNadu rolled out.
Paris Agreement on Climate Change enters into force
The agreement of combat climate channge has come into action after 55 parties to the convention accounting for at least 55% of total GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions ratified it.
On 5 october 2016 it has been ratified. 94 parties have been ratified the convention. India was 62nd country to ratify it on 2 October 2016.
Cyber polie stations has been launched in all districts of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to have a cyber-police station in each district to take on cyber criminals.
42 state-of-the-art cybercrime labs has been changed into cyber stations as regarded by the state government.
GST Council fixes 4-rate structure
he GST Council has released 4 tier Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate structure with a multiple-slab rates, which includes cess for the new indirect tax regime.
The GST rates are been hanging between 0% t 28%. GST Council meeting chaired by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi has been taking decisions in this regard.
DIFF Lifetime Achievement Award is to be awarded to Rekha
Rekha will be honoured by the upcoming Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) with a Lifetime Achievement Award . She is Veteran Bollywood actress and Rajya Sabha MP.
She will be honoured for her participation in more than 180 films and her 40-year career contribution.
