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General Knowledge Quiz
India and the UK are collaborating on a new initiative to address skill gaps and facilitate the movement of skilled workers between the two nations.
India and the UK are collaborating on a new initiative to address skill gaps and facilitate the movement of skilled workers between the two nations.
Key Points :
- Talks aim to map skill gaps and achieve mutual recognition of qualifications.
- Potential linking of job portals to connect Indian workers with UK opportunities.
- Focus on sectors with high demand, like textiles, through the India-UK MMPA.
- Proposals include enhanced job matching on the National Career Service portal and an international reference group for jobs.
- Importance of a Social Security Agreement to safeguard migrant worker welfare, that’s it for first general knowledge quiz facts.
India Proposes Revamping Central Excise Act
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has proposed a new bill to modernize the Central Excise Act, a law governing indirect taxes in India.
Key Points :
- Aims to simplify regulations and eliminate outdated provisions.
- Streamlines the Act’s structure for better readability and usability.
- Considers potential inclusion of petroleum products under GST.
- Public consultation open until June 26th for feedback, that’s it for second general knowledge quiz facts.