Group of Seven (G7)
Context: Prime Minister is in Germany to attend the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at Schloss Elmau, a century-old retreat in a nature reserve in the Bavarian Alps. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the G7? History of the G7 What is the G7? The Group of 7 (G7) is […]
GST Compensation Cess
Context: The Centre has extended the time for levy of GST compensation cess by almost four years till March 31, 2026. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Taxation, Government Policies and Initiatives) Dimensions of the Article: What is GST? What is GST Compensation Cess? Issue with GST Compensation Cess What is GST? GST is a destination-based indirect […]
Everything About NITI Aayog
Context: Parameswaran Iyer, a senior official who helmed the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, will be the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the NITI Aayog. Relevance: GS II- Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: About NITI Aayog Composition Objectives Related Concerns and Challenges About NITI Aayog The NITI Aayog serves as the apex public policy […]
India’s New VPN Rules
Context: Recently, Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) passed a rule mandating VPN (virtual private network) providers to record and keep their customers’ logs for 180 days. Relevance: GS III- Science and Technology, Cyber Security Dimensions of the Article: What is a VPN? Why do people use VPN? Why is anonymity or privacy so important for […]
Current Affairs Quiz 27 June 2022
PIB Summaries 27 June 2022
CONTENTS National Air Quality Resource Framework of India Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 National Air Quality Resource Framework of India Focus: GS II- Government Policies and Interventions Why in News? Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government inaugurated the National Mission on “National Air Quality Resource Framework of India (NARFI)”. About NARFI: The NARFI is an information mechanism to […]
Current Affairs 27 June 2022
CONTENTS Indian laws on abortions India’s new VPN Rules NITI Aayog GST compensation cess Group of Seven (G7) Indian Laws on Abortions Context: In a significant step backwards for women’s rights in the U.S., the Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade judgement of 1973, which gave women in America the right to have […]
Static Quiz 27 June 2022 (Geography)
14th BRICS Summit
Focus: GS II- International Relations Why in News? Prime Minister led India’s participation at the 14thBRICS Summit, convened under the Chairship of President Xi Jinping of China, in a virtual format. Highlights of the Summit: The leaders held discussions including in fields of Counter-Terrorism, Trade, Health, Traditional Medicine, Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation, Agriculture, Technical […]
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U)
Focus: Government policies and Interventions Why in News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organised a virtual event on today to celebrate 7 years of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), which was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 25th June 2015. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY- U: Housing for All – […]