RBI Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies
RBI on June 08, 2023 has issued Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies relating to (i) Financial Markets; (ii) Regulation; and (iii) Payment Systems.
UGC Committee recommends broad guiding principles to be adhered to specify the nomenclature of degrees
The degree nomenclature may be modified to be in sync with international norms. Accordingly, in case of specialisation or a major subject at the undergraduate level, the programme nomenclature on the degree certificate awarded to the students may also be written as “Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Science in specialisation”. For example, a Bachelor of Arts in Music may also be a free to offer interdisciplinary and innovative specialisation in these programmes.
NSE advisory for SEBI Regulated Entities (REs) regarding Cyber Security best practices
All trading members are advised to submit compliance status to the Exchange latest by September 30, 2023.
NPPA fixes the Retail Price of 23 New Drugs
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed the retail price of 23 formulations under Drugs (Price Control) order 2013. The price so fixed is exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). The order for fixation of price was issued on 8th June, 2023.
Ministry of Power designates Additional Energy Intensive Industries and Establishments as Designated Consumers
The amendments specify additional energy intensive industries and establishments as designated consumers, thereby subjecting them to energy efficiency regulations. This notification was issued on 6th June, 2023.
NISE blacklists Learnet Skills Ltd.
The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has blacklisted Learnet Skills Ltd. (formerly, IL&FS Skills Development Corporation Limited) from participating in its activities. This notice was issued on 5th June, 2023 and is effective from 2nd September, 2022.
Draft Guidelines on Management of Pyro-metallurgical Slags (Iron & Steel Plants)
These draft guidelines are prepared to deal with the handling and management of slags generated from pyrometallurgical operations in Iron & Steel Industries and Copper Smelters.
Notice for removal of difficulties in the implementation of the EPR Guidelines for Plastic Packaging
Provisions for accounting of plastic packaging sold by producers to unregistered brand owners, for assessment of EPR target, have been made on the EPR portal. Provisional EPR target shall be generated at the time of registration. The final EPR target shall be provided during the annual return filing based on provision of complete details of sale to unregistered brand owners. This facility is available to producers who register on the EPR portal up till 30th June, 2023.
Draft Guidelines on Management of Pyro-metallurgical Slags (Copper Smelters)
The present draft guidelines are prepared to deal with the handling and management of slags generated from pyro-metallurgical operations in Copper Smelters. The CPCB has invited feedback / comments by email to nazim.cpcb@nic.in / bvbabu.cpcb@nic.in
The Government of Andhra Pradesh commences Andhra Pradesh Inland Waterways Authority Act, 2023
The AP Inland Waterway Authority Act 2023 is a positive step towards harnessing this latent potential and maximizing its benefits. By leveraging the state’s water resources, the act aims to create an interconnected network of waterways that can facilitate the movement of goods and passengers.
