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1 Prashant Mavani, is an expert in current affairs analysis and holds a MSc in Management from University of Surrey (U.K.). Above all, he is a passionate teacher.

3 7% extra cess on SUVs; small cars exempt (pg. 1) GST Council Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, is the chairman Finance Minister (not necessary, other minister can also be appointed) from all States are its members. 1/3 rd voting is with Central Government 2/3 rd is with the States 75% is required, if voting ever takes place to formally give a nod to any decision. Bringing some relief to firms struggling to file Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns due to glitches on the GST Network, the GST Council on Saturday decided to extend the deadline for filing returns. The Council also extended the deadlines for filing returns for the first month of GST (July) up to October 31. October 10 for GSTR-1 October 31 for GSTR-2 November 10 for GSTR-3 October 18 for GSTR-4

4 The GST Council has also decided to constitute a Group of Ministers to monitor and resolve the technology challenges faced during GST implementation. The Council also decided to bring some relief to consumers by reducing the GST rate on about 30 items of common use including idli and dosa batter, oilcakes, raincoats, rubber bands, roasted peanuts, dhoop agarbattis and dried tamarind. The Council also spared small cars from a cess hike in the range of 2% to 7% that has been imposed on mid-size, luxury and sports utility vehicles (SUVs). A panel of officers under Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia has also been tasked to examine GST-related issues faced by exporters. The Federation of Indian Exporters said there are several pressing issues that need attention, including quicker refunds of taxes paid on exports and exempting exportoriented units from integrated GST levy.

their body s metabolic requirement for water by licking dew off leaves first thing every morning.

5 Jackals are opportunistic survivors. Jackals living on a remote island with no freshwater have managed an extreme adaptation to survive in the marine ecosystem: they meet their body s metabolic requirement for water by licking dew off leaves first thing every morning. The jackals are the only large mammals on this isolated island. Jackals have adapted to manage their water needs from the crab meat. It would have been impossible for jackals to survive on the island had they not adapted to manage their water needs from the resources available.

6 Conference puts spotlight on Down Syndrome (pg. 2) India is home to the largest number of people with Down Syndrome. In New Delhi, the first India-International Down Syndrome Conference was hosted. The speakers emphasised the lack of awareness on this condition, which is becoming a living nightmare for thousands. Down syndrome (DS or DNS), also known as Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. Doctors emphasised on importance of a good relationship and support among siblings where one of them is afflicted with the condition. India is a hostile country for the specially-abled. They are eve teased and bullied regularly. As of now, the government does not provide any medical support to children with this condition and no insurance company covers this disorder.

Permanent residents (pg 1) A flock of Small Pratincoles, which adopt the unusual feeding technique of hunting insects on the wing, fly over Kole wetland in Thrissur.

7 Permanent residents (pg 1) A flock of Small Pratincoles, which adopt the unusual feeding technique of hunting insects on the wing, fly over Kole wetland in Thrissur. The area is part of the Vembanad Kole, protected under the Ramsar Convention. The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. It is also known as the Convention on Wetlands. It is named after the city of Ramsar in Iran, where the Convention was signed in 1971.

8 A few smart cities will not make big difference: Naidu (pg. 7) Unless all cities are made smart it will not make a big difference to the country and for this the participation of the people and stake holders is important. Ranchi will be the first Greenfield Smart City of the country where IT, beauty, duty and security everything will be available and so Ranchi Smart City will not only be a lighthouse for Jharkhand but it will be a lighthouse for the entire country, the Vice-President said. All the places and houses must have 24x7 electricity. He said, many developed countries have achieved it so why should India be behind? The Vice-President said that local bureaucracy, local bodies and politicians must work together taking on board the common people to fulfil the ambitious projects.

V-President said Smart Cities should have Parks and parking facilities Recycling of waste water Can be used for gardens and factories Traffic free zones More and more use of solar power Cycle lanes

9 V-President said Smart Cities should have Parks and parking facilities Recycling of waste water Can be used for gardens and factories Traffic free zones More and more use of solar power Cycle lanes and pedestrian paths Health and education Advanced weather forecast system PPP model Public Private Partnership Work in Progress: Masdar city, Abu Dhabi, Private companies and foreign companies can help and participate in the development of Smart Cities. PPP brings strengths of both and eliminates limitations.

10 INSV Tarini Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman today flagged off Navika Sagar Parikrama (NSP)in Goa. NSP is a circumnavigation programme by women naval officers aboard INSV Tarini. This is the the first Indian circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew. The project will be a milestone in promoting ocean sailing activities by the Indian Navy. The expedition is aimed at promoting women empowerment in the country. Under the project, a team of six women officers of the Indian Navy would circumnavigate the globe on India-built sail boat INSV Tarini. Ms. Sitharaman said, it is a historic day for India. Prime Minister also urged the citizens to share their good wishes and words of encouragement for the team of Navika Sagar Parikrama, on the Narendra Modi App. Abhilash Tomy. Commander Abhilash Tomy (born 5 Feb 1979) is an Indian Naval Officer. He is the first Indian, second Asian, and seventy-ninth person to complete a solo, unassisted, non-stop circumnavigation under sail.

11 Connect this news item with The Hindu Analysis video of StudyIQ. Remember? Biometric info? Identity info? Personal info? The Government is moving ahead with linking Aadhaar with mobile SIM cards and all unlinked phones will be deactivated after February Official sources said, Aadhaar mobile linkage is being done as per the orders of Supreme Court passed in February this year in the Lokniti foundation case. All SIM cards have to be verified with Aadhaar within a year from the date of judgement so that criminals, fraudsters and terrorists cannot use the issued SIMs. The Central government had told the Supreme Court in February that it will put in place, within a year, an effective mechanism for the verification of prepaid mobile users who constitute 90 per cent of the total subscribers.

12 India, Sri Lanka talk on bilateral issues (pg 11) Continuing the discussion on crucial bilateral projects, a delegation-level meeting was held in New Delhi on Saturday between the newly appointed Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana and India s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. The visiting Minister, who took charge on August 15, also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two sides discussed the entire gamut of bilateral relations and ways to further deepen the historically close and friendly relations between the two countries, said a statement issued by India s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Ms Swaraj urged the Sri Lankan government to swiftly finalise the Mattala airport project near Hambantota which India is interested in running as well as a container terminal at the Colombo Port.

13 S.M. Khan, Press Secretary to former President APJ Abdul Kalam, presents his book titled The People s President APJ Abdul Kalam to PM Narendra Modi.

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September 12, technology. The project will use data mining and big data analytics technologies.

September 12, technology. The project will use data mining and big data analytics technologies. September 12, 2017 Government to launch Project Insight" from October 2017 The Union Government has decided to launch Project Insight, in collaboration with L & T Infotech Ltd, to restrict black money