Abbreviations of the Day – Aug 04, 2016

The age of GST dawns – The Hindu (Aug 04, 2016)

1. RNR – Revenue Neutral Rate.
2. NCAER – The National Council for Applied Economic Research.
3. EGS – Employment Guarantee Scheme.
4. NIPFP – National Institute of Public Finance and Policy.
5. NREGA – National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Reforms and the disabled – The Hindu (Aug 04, 2016)

1. PWD Act. – Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
2. NCERT – National Council of Educational Research and Training.
3. UNCPRD – UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
4. NCPEDP – National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People.
5. NBC – National Building Code of India.

Now, iron out the wrinkles – The Hindu (Aug 04, 2016)

1. GST – Goods and Services Tax.
2. VAT – value-added tax.
3. NIPFP – National Institute of Public Finance and Policy.