15-03-23 Daily-Gujarat-GPSC Current Affairs

Goods and Services tax (GST) collection inGujaratstood at Rs 9,574 crore in February, growing by 8% against Rs 8,873 crore last February.
Compared to the preceding months, the rate of Growth in GST collection has slowed. GST collection grew by 26% in December 2022 (Rs 9,238 crore) and 11% in January 2023 (Rs 10,008 crore) against the corresponding months of the previous year.
The rate of growth in GST collection slowing is a function of slowing economic activity and a decline in demand, according to players. “The fourth quarter is usually expected to clock better growth. However, as demand has declined in domestic and international markets, industrial production has also gone down. Reduced consumption and lower consumer activity have both led to the slowing of growth in tax collection in Gujarat,” said Pathik Patwari, president, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI).

The state tax mop-up declined by 3.3% to Rs 3,215.75 crore in February against Rs 3,328 crore in January.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched an AI-based Fingerprint Authentication for all Aadhar Card users.

Through this, quick detection of fraudulent attempts can be done and this will also check the liveliness of the fingerprint.

The UIDAI officials have urged all entities to switch over to the newly developed secured facility. Two technologies have been used in creating this provision which is and Machine Learning.

The objective of Aahar 2023, which was put together with the help of the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and other organizations, is to showcase the hospitality industrys potential and showcase technologies, goods, and Services to both domestic and foreign consumers.

The greatest four-day culinary event in India is called Aahar 2023, where wholesalers, caterers, hoteliers, and restaurant owners gather to source the best food, hospitality, and equipment as well as to assess trends.

At the fairs major event Aahar 2023, Culinary Art India, WACS-certified jury members from India and overseas will also assess the skill of more than 500 cooks.

In Aahar 2023 event, The other chefs will have the chance to showcase their skills and abilities while famous chefs cook up some of their best dishes.

US Chambers of Commerce has published the International Intellectual Property Index 2023 and ranked India at 42 among 55 global economies.

While the US topped the report, UK and France come next to the US. The report shows an in-depth assessment of like patent and copyright policies of each economy across the world.

The senior VC of the US association, Patrick Kilbride proclaimed that India is now fully prepared to head the growing markets as it is transforming itself through IP-driven innovation.

Japanese Prime MinisterFumio Kishidahas formally invited Prime MinisterNarendra Modi to the Summit after both had a delegation-level talk at Delhis Hyderabad House.

PM Modi said that PM Kishidas visit will be helpful to maintain a momentum of mutual cooperation between India and Japan. He pointed out the importance of leading two significant summits,G20 and G7, by respective countries.

A new report launched on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in over 45 years says 26% of the worlds Population doesnt have access to Safe drinking water and 46% lack access to basic sanitation.

The U.N. World Water Development Report 2023 painted a stark picture of the huge gap that needs to be filled to meet U.N. goals to ensure all people have access to clean water and sanitation by 2030.

According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1% per year over the last 40 years and is expected to grow at a similar rate through to 2050, driven by a combination of <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/population-Growth“>Population Growth, socio-Economic Development and changing consumption patterns.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched an AI-based Fingerprint Authentication for all Aadhar Card users.

Through this, quick detection of fraudulent attempts can be done and this will also check the liveliness of the fingerprint.

The UIDAI officials have urged all entities to switch over to the newly developed secured facility. Two technologies have been used in creating this provision which is and Machine Learning.

The objective of Aahar 2023, which was put together with the help of the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and other organizations, is to showcase the hospitality industrys potential and showcase technologies, goods, and Services to both domestic and foreign consumers.

The greatest four-day culinary event in India is called Aahar 2023, where wholesalers, caterers, hoteliers, and restaurant owners gather to source the best food, hospitality, and equipment as well as to assess trends.

At the fairs major event Aahar 2023, Culinary Art India, WACS-certified jury members from India and overseas will also assess the skill of more than 500 cooks.

In Aahar 2023 event, The other chefs will have the chance to showcase their skills and abilities while famous chefs cook up some of their best dishes.

US Chambers of Commerce has published the International Intellectual Property Index 2023 and ranked India at 42 among 55 global economies.

While the US topped the report, UK and France come next to the US. The report shows an in-depth assessment of like patent and copyright policies of each economy across the world.

The senior VC of the US association, Patrick Kilbride proclaimed that India is now fully prepared to head the growing markets as it is transforming itself through IP-driven innovation.

Japanese Prime MinisterFumio Kishidahas formally invited Prime MinisterNarendra Modi to the Summit after both had a delegation-level talk at Delhis Hyderabad House.

PM Modi said that PM Kishidas visit will be helpful to maintain a momentum of mutual cooperation between India and Japan. He pointed out the importance of leading two significant summits,G20 and G7, by respective countries.

A new report launched on the eve of the first major U.N. conference on water in over 45 years says 26% of the worlds Population doesnt have access to Safe drinking water and 46% lack access to basic sanitation.

The U.N. World Water Development Report 2023 painted a stark picture of the huge gap that needs to be filled to meet U.N. goals to ensure all people have access to clean water and sanitation by 2030.

According to the report, water use has been increasing globally by roughly 1% per year over the last 40 years and is expected to grow at a similar rate through to 2050, driven by a combination of <a href="https://exam.pscnotes.com/population-Growth“>Population Growth, socio-Economic Development and changing consumption patterns.