GST Revenues Cross ₹1.4 Lakh Cr. Mark Again
Context: India’s gross revenues from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) were ₹1,43,612 crore in August, 28% higher than a year ago. Relevance: GS II- Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: Details What is GST? GST Act What are GST Slabs? Details: India’s Gross revenues from the Goods & Services Tax has witnessed a significant […]
Government Warns Against Misleading Surrogate Advertisements
Context: The Government recently issued directions to advertising and Industry bodies to ensure compliance of the existing guidelines. Relevance: GS II- Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Details About Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 Eligibility criteria for intending couple Eligibility criteria for surrogate mother Offences and penalties Details: Concerned over surrogate advertisements on television and […]
Vostok-2022 Military Exercise
Context: Vostok-2022 Military exercise commences in Russia with countries like India and China participating. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Vostok-2022: It is a multilateral strategic and command exercise taking place in Russia. An Indian Army contingent comprising troops from 7/8 Gorkha Rifles is participating in the exercise. Aim: The exercise is aimed at interaction […]
What is Zombie Ice?
Context: The melting of the Greenland ice sheet will unavoidably raise the global sea levels by at least 10.6 inches or 27 centimetres, no matter what climate action the world decides to take right now. This is because of ‘zombie ice’, which is certain to melt away from the ice cap and blend into the […]
What is PARAKH?
Context: The Centre is planning to draw up a benchmark framework ‘PARAKH’ to assess students at the secondary and higher secondary level to bring about “uniformity” across state and central boards. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: What is PARAKH? Significance of PARAKH What is PARAKH? PARAKH stands for Performance […]
Crime in India Report
Context: A new edition of ‘Crime in India’, the annual report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), was released on August 29, for crime-related statistics in 2021. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: Crime in India: Key highlights Who publishes the NCRB report? How does the NCRB collect information for […]
Community Forest Rights
Context: Residents of the four villages in Chhattisgarh’s Mungeli district have received Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR). Achanakmar became the second tiger reserve in Chhattisgarh to get CFRR, following Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve in Dhamtari district. Relevance: GS III- Environment and Ecology Dimensions of the Article: What is a community forest resource? What are Community Forest Resource […]
Special Marriage Act (SMA), 1954
Context: Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) dismissed a writ petition challenging provisions of the Special Marriage Act (SMA), 1954 requiring couples to give a notice declaring their intent to marry 30 days before their marriage. The case was denied by the SC on the grounds that the petitioner was no longer a harmed party because […]
Everything About SEED Scheme
Context: Recent statistics from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment indicate that only 402 online applications for SEED benefits have been received (Scheme for Economic Empowerment of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes). According to the most recent figures on file with the government, these groups include more than 10 crore Indians from 1,400 communities. […]
Current Affairs Quiz 01 September 2022
