March 15, 2022

ƒ Union minister of rural development and Panchayati raj, Giriraj Singh launched Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) in Assam. Under this project, every land parcel in Assam will have a 14-digit alphanumeric geospatial unique identification number (UIN). ULPIN will act as an “adhaar for land”. The ULPIN project will pave the way towards the implementation of conclusive titling and will help in the quick resolution of the land disputes in the state.

ƒ The European Union (EU) countries decide to impose the world’s first carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions tariff on imports of polluting goods. Starting from 2020, the EU wants to introduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions costs on imports of steel, cement, fertilizers, aluminum, and electricity. The aim of imposing this tariff is to protect the European industry, as the European market is flooded by cheaper goods made in countries with weak environmental rules.

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