...signed between Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and India's state-owned company National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). The project situated in Rampal, Bangladesh was designated to be completed by 2016. Bangladesh and India shared the implementation cost on a 50:50 equity basis. The remainder cost of 1.5 billion US dollars will be taken as loans from the banks by the Indian based company. Therefore, India is the majority share holder of the power station and India is entitles to receive a major benefit of power supply. Though, the plant has been situated in Bangladesh, India is said to be a part owner of the power station. The proposed project, on an area of over 1834 acres of land, is situated 14 kilometres north of the world's largest mangrove forest Sundarbans which is a UNESCO world heritage site. A coal based power plant creates an alarming environmental pollution. The emission of toxic sulphur gases and nitrogen gases reduces the air quality in surrounding areas. It destroys the vegetation up to 50 kms from the place of the plant. Thus emission of hazardous gases will increase the local temperature. The result of the operation of the coal plant will give to a huge deposit of ash consisting of residue from heavy metals. Surely, the toxic heavy metals contained in this dumped ash will mixed with rain water and leached in to the ground and contaminated both ground and surface water the impact of which will not be limited to the plant site, rather, spreads through...
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...Executive Summary Fukushima crisis management showed system failures from the public and private actors that led to overall human error and opened a continuous debate within international community about holding nuclear plants under public hands rather than private ones whose incentives clearly differ from the public interest: * The Government and regulatory agencies failed to push Tepco to heed several anomalies and warnings causing the operator to be unprepared at an operational risk level evidencing an embarrassing incompetency to make decisions. * Tepco, as this report will prove below, lacked a culture of safety failing to respond effectively to subsequent events after the accident. For all these, the need to build an adequate resilience framework within the nuclear industry covering the main pillars: Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity and Emergency Management, are paramount within risk management. Case’s Background On March 11, 2011, Japan suffered an earthquake of magnitude 9.0 with an epicenter near the northeast coast of Honshu, Japan. Consequently, a massive tsunami hit the eastern coast of Japan reaching Tokyo Electric Power Company’s (TEPCO) Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant causing the biggest nuclear accident in the history. Russian experts have declared that could be considered even worse than Chernobyl’s disaster 20 year ago (New Zealand Herald Online, 2 April 2011). The...
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...RUNNING HEADER: Individual Assignment Experiential Exercise Kristina Pelly Indiana Wesleyan University The two companies I chose to evaluate are China International Water and Electric Corporation and Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO). China International Water and Electric Corporation are located in China, whereas Tokyo Electric Power Company is located in Japan. TEPCO serves Tokyo. As of January 15, 2012 the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant has shut down. This is an environmental risk of TEPCO in Japan. They utilize nuclear energy, which is not safe when a plant fails. Currently, TEPCO is offering compensation to those whom were affected by the plant shutting down. Most of Tokyo is currently without power. Tokyo is also affected by drastic and random blackouts that cause a lot of problem for their residents (TEPCO 2011). According to the China International Water and Electric Corporation (CWE) website, they are an exclusively invested subsidiary of the China Three Gorges Corporation. They invest in both electric and water and have been practicing hydropower energy for nearly fifty-four years. They are a state-owned corporation and have been contracting projects on an international basis since the 1980s. Not to mention, the China International Water and Electric Corporation are one of the top 225 International Contractors for the past twenty years (CWE 2011). CWE has accumulated abundant experience in international contracting and engineering, bring...
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...Chapter 4 Concentrating Solar Power Clean energy for the electric Grid Gary Gereffi and Kristen Dubay Jess Robinson and Yuber Romero Contributing CGGC researchers: by Summary Concentrating solar power (CSP), also referred to as concentrating solar thermal power, represents a powerful, clean, endless, and reliable source of energy with the capacity to entirely satisfy the present and future electricity needs of the United States. Concentrating solar power plants produce no carbon dioxide (CO2), thus reducing carbon emissions from electricity generation by approximately 600 pounds per megawatt-hour (BrightSource Energy, 2008).4 The evolution of CO2 emissions regulations, the pressure of international fossil fuel prices, and the experience, knowledge, and technological readiness amassed during several decades of CSP research have launched the technology into a new era of commercial reality. The United States and Spain have integrated CSP into their national electricity supply grids through large-scale commercial plants. Eight of the 13 biggest planned CSP projects in the world will be located in California and Arizona. The Sun Belt region of the United States, particularly the Southwest, is one of the largest areas in the world for CSP exploitation because of its abundant sunshine. In addition to generating a new clean source of energy, expansion of the industry promises to create economic opportunity for many different businesses along multiple stages of the value...
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...first year of the current tenure of the AL-led grand alliance government, reports BSS here the other day. Of the total expenditure to be involved, the government will provide Tk 47,314.9 crore from the national exchequer, Tk 71,688.73 crore will come as project assistance and Tk 4,400.89 crore from the organizations concerned. In line with Vision 2021 of the AL-led government under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the development projects fast-tracked infrastructure, power and energy, ICT, education, health, agriculture and employment are the major areas to expedite economic growth. In less than a month after the general election, held last year in January 5, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked the authorities concerned for quick implementation of six mega projects, including the Padma Bridge, a deep-sea port and the metro rail, involving $15.5 billion to boost the country’s economic outlook. The other three projects are 1320-megawatt (MW) Rampal Power Plant, 1000-MW Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant and the LNG Terminal Project for importing liquid gas. The government...
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...Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India Syllabus of Master of Urban Planning [MUP] Programme |FIRST SEMESTER | |NO. |SUBJECT |L. |T. |S. |Units | |MUP1101 |History of Human Settlement & Planning Principles |3 |0 |0 |1.0 | |MUP1103 |Housing & Community Planning |3 |0 |0 |1.0 | |MUP1105 |Planning Theory and Techniques |3 |0 |0 |1.0 | |TRS1017 |GIS with introduction to Remote Sensing |3 |0 |0 |1.0 | | Sessional / Laboratory subjects | |MUP1102 |Planning Studio / Workshop I (With Field study) |0 |0 |12 |1.5 | |MUP 1104 |Urban Design |0 |0 |4 ...
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...April 2013 Current Affairs Study Material INTERNATIONAL China, Russia, Pakistan discuss Afghanistan situation Officials from China, Russia and Pakistan on 3 April 2013 held talks on the issue of coordination between their positions on Afghanistan.The officials from three nations backed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) that is grouping to play a great role in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of NATO Forces in 2014. These talks were held to enhance coordination. The talks followed a similar meeting India, China and Russia held in Moscow recently, reflecting the delicate balancing act — and increasingly complicated regional dynamics — as different countries look to push their interests in the lead up to 2014. Malaysia PM Dissolves Parliament On 3 April Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has dissolved the Parliament ahead of a general election.This dissolution will pave the way for the 13th general election.The elections have to be held before June 2.The Barisan Nasional coalition that has ruled Malaysia since independence in 1957 is expected to face a stiff challenge in the polls from the opposition three-party Pakatan Rakyat (People’s Pact). Tammam Salam named as Lebanon new Prime Minister On 6 April well-known Sunni lawmaker Tammam Salam has been named Lebanon’s new prime minister , after receiving overwhelming parliamentary support.His appointment comes after previous prime minister Najib Mikati resigned and effectively brought down his Hezbollah-dominated...
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...India I Equities Consumer Sector Report 18 April 2012 India Consumer – Alcoholic Beverages Holding the fort BSE FMCG: 4779 Nifty / Sensex: 5290/17358 Shirish Pardeshi +9122 6626 6730 shirishpardeshi@rathi.com Aniruddha Joshi +9122 6626 6732 aniruddhajoshi1@rathi.com Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries, do and seek to do business with companies covered in its research reports. Thus, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision. Disclosures and analyst certifications are located in Appendix 1. Anand Rathi Research India Equities 18 April 2012 India Consumer - Alcoholic Beverages – Holding the fort Snapshot of liquor industry in India Liquor industry break-up Imported 3% Beer 13% Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) industry break-up Rum 20% Beer industry break-up Premium 1% Country liquor 48% Brandy 16% IMFL 36% Whisky 59% Standard 45% Strong 54% White spirits 5% Per-capita consumption: IMFL (ltr/p.a./person) 120 100 80 Per-capita consumption: beer (ltr/p.a./person) 140 120 80 Market share: IMFL and country liquor (%) 100 100 80 60 40 20 0 Brazil South Africa Hong Kong Philippines Indonesia Mexico Malaysia China Australia Taiwan Russia India Argentina Thailand Vietnam Egypt 60 40 20 60 40 20 0...
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...India I Equities Consumer Sector Report 18 April 2012 India Consumer – Alcoholic Beverages Holding the fort BSE FMCG: 4779 Nifty / Sensex: 5290/17358 Shirish Pardeshi +9122 6626 6730 shirishpardeshi@rathi.com Aniruddha Joshi +9122 6626 6732 aniruddhajoshi1@rathi.com Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited, its affiliates and subsidiaries, do and seek to do business with companies covered in its research reports. Thus, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision. Disclosures and analyst certifications are located in Appendix 1. Anand Rathi Research India Equities 18 April 2012 India Consumer - Alcoholic Beverages – Holding the fort Snapshot of liquor industry in India Liquor industry break-up Imported 3% Beer 13% Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL) industry break-up Rum 20% Beer industry break-up Premium 1% Country liquor 48% Brandy 16% IMFL 36% Whisky 59% Standard 45% Strong 54% White spirits 5% Per-capita consumption: IMFL (ltr/p.a./person) 120 100 80 Per-capita consumption: beer (ltr/p.a./person) 140 120 80 Market share: IMFL and country liquor (%) 100 100 80 60 40 20 0 Brazil South Africa Hong Kong Philippines Indonesia Mexico Malaysia China Australia Taiwan Russia India Argentina Thailand Vietnam Egypt 60 40 20 60 40 20 0...
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...www.ibpsexamguru.in Content: Current Affairs 2013 (December 2012,January 2013,febraury 2013,March 2013, April 2013 ) Howdy ! friends . we are providing Five months current affairs for all competitive exam preparation .. Source : Various Location on Web Portal . Contains : 1. International Awareness 2. National Awareness 3. States News 4. Confrences 5. Sports and News 6. Awards and honors 7. Persons In News 8. Important dates 9. Books and Authors 10. Science and technology 11. Economy News INTERNATIONAL Mahama Re-elected as Ghana’s President : On 10 December Ghana’s incumbent President John Dramani Mahama of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has won the country’s presidential election.Mahama took 50.70 percent of the total valid votes cast, while his closest challenger, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) obtained 47.74 percent.With his re-election, Mahama becomes the fourth president to be elected under the Forth Republic.He had served as Ghana’s vice president since 2009. UN, Pakistan Launched ‘Malala Fund’ : Pakistan joined forces with the United Nations on 10 December 2012 to launch a fund aimed at boosting girls’ education throughout the world.The fund is named for Malala Yousafzai, the 15-year-old Pakistani girl. Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari also announced a $10-million donation for a global war chest to educate all girls by 2015 set up in the name of Malala Yousafzai for campaigning for girls’ education. Shinzo Abe Elected...
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...RULES AND REGULATIONS OF M.B.A. PROGRAMME – 2010 The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) is a Post-Graduate course offered as: I. II. Two-year i.e., four semester Full time Day programme Three year, i.e., six semester Part-time programme offered to Working Executives and employees. 1. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS 1.1 M.B.A. (Day) Candidate seeking admission into Full Time M.B.A. (Day) programme must be: 1. Bachelor degree holder of Osmania University or a degree recognized by the university as equivalent thereto and /(or) as per the rules laid down by the University; 2. The candidate seeking admission must qualify in the Entrance Examination, conducted by the appropriate authority in the year of admission as per the norms prescribed by the University. 3. The admission of Non-resident Indians and candidates admitted in lieu of them will be as per the University Rules in force on the date of the admission. 4. Foreign candidates’ admission is based on the Screening Process of the University currently in vogue. 1.2 M.B.A. (Evening) Candidate seeking admission into Part-Time M.B.A. (Evening) Programme has to satisfy the following Conditions: 1. Must be a Bachelor Degree holder of Osmania University or a Degree recognized by the university as equivalent thereto and/ (or) as per the Rules laid down by the University. 2. The candidate seeking admission must qualify in the entrance examination conducted by the appropriate authority in the year of admission as per the norms prescribed...
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...Blekinge Institute of Technology School of Management Master Thesis M.Sc. in Business Administration The Use of Promotional Activities in the Tourism Industry: The Case of Bangladesh [pic] By Md. Jakir Hossain Dr. Klaus Solberg Søilen ID # 670504-P777 Academic Supervisor E-mail: mjho05@student.bth.se hossainj67@yahoo.com Date: 07 June, 2006 Abstract This thesis is an attempt to investigate how the use of promotional activities can help to develop the tourism industry by giving a special concentration to the case of Bangladesh. The investigation was conducted from both a theoretical and an empirical point of view. The contribution of the same industry to the world economy is considerable. Many countries are now dependent on this sector for foreign currency earnings. Every destination country is trying to achieve more gain by developing this industry. The expansion of the tourism through out the world has increased competition among the tourist destinations, trying to attract more tourists by adopting appropriate marketing techniques and strategies. Failure of doing so by a particular marketer will lead to a less competitive in the world tourism market. As an important element of marketing mix, promotion plays the vital role in marketing any product and service. Tourism product/service is of no exception. Because of the tourists want to know in advance about the attractions and the facilities of a particular destination. The tourist...
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