Tonnage tax schemes, a unique form of taxation primarily found in the maritime industry, provide shipowners and operators with an alternative to traditional corporate taxation. Instead of taxing profits, these schemes assess taxes based on a fixed rate per net ton of a vessel. This approach, unique to the maritime sector, aims to establish a more predictable and stable taxation structure, thereby promoting investment and competitiveness.
As another year passes, March 14th marks the International Day of River Restoration, a moment to reflect on the vital role rivers play in human civilization. For millennia, rivers have nurtured societies, economies, and ecosystems, yet their degradation continues at an alarming pace. Despite the global call for river restoration initiated in 1997 in Brazil, progress remains insufficient.
Atal Tinkering Labs(ATLs) is a flagship program launched by the government of India under NITI Aayog in 2016. It is one of the programs under the Atal Innovation Mission having a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) along with nurturing creativity and scientific temper among the various school students by providing them various benefits to innovate and prosper in their life.
The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), aimed at making healthcare affordable for all citizens. Initially launched in 2008 and rebranded in 2016, the initiative focuses on providing high-quality, generic medicines at 50%-80% lower prices than branded alternatives.
National Security Day, referred to as Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas, is commemorated every year on March 4 in India.
India is already reshaping our polity, our economy, our security, and even our society. AI is writing the code for humanity in this century
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profound implications for national security and defense.