PROACTIVE MEASURES
What measures can be taken to avoid situations like that of Quant Mutual Fund? Recent investigations by Sebi have uncovered unethical front-running practices in the mutual fund industry, highlighting the need for enhanced regulations and oversight. The use of new benchmarks and technologies to monitor trading activities is bei...
11 Jul, 2024, 10.56 PM ISTCholesterol test at age 18, Non-fasting measurement: Cardiologists Suggest New Guidelines on how to prevent heart attacks The Cardiologist Society of India (CSI) now recommends lipid profiles starting at age 18, with non-fasting measurements as the new norm. These guidelines address India's high dyslipidemia rates and unique lipid profile, emphasizing early detection a...
06 Jul, 2024, 11.51 AM ISTZika virus spreads in Pune: Here's how the virus infects, risks, symptoms, and prevention Zika Virus (Google Trends): Pune faces a rising Zika virus threat with several recent cases, including two pregnant women. Health authorities are intensifying surveillance and mosquito control efforts. Zika, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses si...
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Union Budget 2024 measures can upgrade India's supply chain in its bid to match up with China BUDGET EXPECTATION: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, through Budget 2024, may introduce measures to strengthen India’s supply chain and manufacturing sector. This aligns with India’s strategic pivot to become a global manufacturing alternative t...
02 Jul, 2024, 04.22 PM ISTProactive measures against cyber vulnerabilities are vital: Here’s how companies can get started CEOs and CTOs should prioritize autonomous patching plans to enhance security. Collaboration between security and IT is crucial for effective patching. Analyzing results and ensuring vulnerability compliance are essential. Autonomous patching boosts...
01 Jul, 2024, 12.59 PM ISTProactive measures initiated after Delhi airport canopy collapse incident, says Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Following the canopy collapse at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced immediate measures. A war room was established to ensure refunds or alternate flights for affected passengers within seven days. The Minis...
29 Jun, 2024, 07.59 AM ISTTRAI calls upon MIB to establish credible measurement system for TV, radio, OTT The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended establishing a transparent audience measurement system for television, radio, and OTT services to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. It suggests revamping the existing syste...
20 Jun, 2024, 05.05 PM ISTBe prepared to beat the heat: Health ministry to states The government urged all states and union territories to promptly implement heat health action plans to safeguard people from intensifying heatwaves. In a meeting chaired by Dr. Atul Goel of the health ministry, directives included assessing healthc...
06 Jun, 2024, 01.49 PM ISTKerala: Heavy rain predicted for next 24 hours, IMD issues orange alert for several districts Kerala grapples with relentless downpours, with some areas witnessing over 200 mm of rain within 24 hours. Kochi and Thrissur face inundation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues an Orange alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki....
24 May, 2024, 04.22 PM ISTWorld Hypertension Day: Identifying risks, monitoring high BP, and adopting preventive measures to address this silent killer To address the ticking bomb called hypertension, commonly referred to as high blood pressure, The Economic Times, in collaboration with USV, brings a special World Hypertension Day episode titled ‘The Brain, The Heart, and The Kidney: The Trifecta o...
20 May, 2024, 07.05 PM ISTNeed proactive risk mitigation measures to tackle cyberattacks: RBI DG RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J emphasized proactive risk mitigation strategies in the face of cyberattacks and emerging banking risks, addressing challenges in regulations, corporate governance, and assurance functions to ensure bank safety and s...
17 May, 2024, 09.39 PM ISTPak: Restrictions imposed on movement of Chinese nationals sans armoured vehicles Deputy Inspector General of Police in Hazara range, Tahir Ayub Khan, stated, "As we're adopting all possible measures for the safety of Chinese nationals, they shouldn't travel in the province without armoured vehicles in line with the government's ...
03 May, 2024, 09.32 AM ISTNPS: How PFRDA plans to make National Pension System investments safer for government employees National Pension System : The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released an advisory about how NPS investments by government sector employees could be made safer by following certain advisories. These advisories relate to...
28 Mar, 2024, 11.07 AM ISTRBI Policy Rate: No tango with repo, yet RBI moves ease rates The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has indirectly eased policy rates through consistent liquidity injections, leading to a decline in the weighted average call rate (WACR) towards the benchmark repo rate. This trend reflects increased confidence in liq...
26 Mar, 2024, 08.58 AM ISTHaryana’s Proactive Approach: A Model for Cybersecurity Success13 Mar, 2024, 07.00 PM IST Centre to take all measures to contain food prices: Piyush Goyal Goyal, who is heading the food and consumer affairs ministry, asserted that the Modi government would continue to take measures to ensure that there is no stress on the household budget of "our Nari-Shakti". He highlighted that the government has sp...
09 Mar, 2024, 02.27 PM IST'Drivers were watching cricket match': Railway minister on what caused last year's Andhra accident Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the distraction caused by a cricket match on the driver's phone as a key factor in the Andhra Pradesh train collision that claimed 14 lives. The incident underscores the critical need for vigilance and a...
03 Mar, 2024, 02.27 PM ISTLiquidity measures widen market-repo rate disconnect The Reserve Bank of India aims to align market rates with the repo rate, but liquidity conditions have caused a disconnect. The weighted average call rate (WACR) has rarely been within 10 basis points of the repo rate. Liquidity conditions also impa...
11 Feb, 2024, 11.37 PM ISTPoonam Pandey's death at 32 shines spotlight on cervical cancer: Vaccination and preventive measures Bollywood actress and social media sensation Poonam Pandey allegedly succumbed to cervical cancer at the age of 32. The news prompted a closer look at the silent threat of cervical cancer, a disease that often shows no early symptoms.
03 Feb, 2024, 01.06 PM ISTBudget 2024: Measures Modi govt can take to navigate global taxation shifts Interim budget: India leads the charge in the new era of taxing Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) with the introduction of BEPS 2.0. The Two-Pillar Solution under OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) focuses on digi...
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