Supreme Court Expands State Tax Powers Over Alcohol
Context: A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India has made a significant ruling in an 8:1 decision, allowing states the authority to tax not only alcoholic beverages but also ‘industrial’ alcohol. This decision broadens the fiscal powers of states, marking a considerable shift in both taxation practices and the principles of federalism in […]
About The Cyclone Dana
Context: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall as a severe cyclone (wind speed: 89 to 117 kmph) along the Odisha coast near Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Cyclone Dana Overview What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions for cyclone formation: […]
About the Building Blocks
Context: The 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan was the largest international summit held in Russia since the Ukraine war began in 2022. Russia used the summit to illustrate that it is not diplomatically isolated, despite Western sanctions and pressure. Relevance: Internation Relations Practice question: Discuss the outcomes of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, highlighting […]
The Gaza war and the Global South Interventions
Context: The killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces on October 16, 2024, marked a significant moment in Israel’s military objectives, but the future political landscape in Gaza and Lebanon remains uncertain with rising civilian casualties. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Practice question: Discuss the role of the global South amid geopolitical conflicts with […]
About Malabar 2024
Context: Recently, the sea Phase of Malabar 2024 concluded at Visakhapatnam. Relevance: GS III: Security Challenges About Malabar 2024
About Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN)
Context: The Indian Government recently announced an extension of the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) for another 10 years. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN): Nodal: Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Objective: UDAN 1.0 UDAN 2.0 UDAN 3.0 Key Features of […]
Current Affairs 25 October 2024
CONTENTS Cyclone Dana Context: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Dana is expected to make landfall as a severe cyclone (wind speed: 89 to 117 kmph) along the Odisha coast near Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra Port. Relevance: GS-I: Geography (Physical geography – Climatology, Important Geophysical phenomena), GS-III: Disaster Management Dimensions of the Article: Cyclone Dana Overview What are Tropical Cyclones? Tropical Cyclones in India Conditions […]
PIB Summaries 25 October 2024
CONTENTS Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) Context: The Indian Government recently announced an extension of the regional air connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) for another 10 years. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions About Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN): Nodal: Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) Objective: UDAN 1.0 UDAN 2.0 […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 25 October 2024
Content : The Gaza war and the Global South’s ‘interventions’ Context: The killing of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar by Israeli forces on October 16, 2024, marked a significant moment in Israel’s military objectives, but the future political landscape in Gaza and Lebanon remains uncertain with rising civilian casualties. Relevance: GS 2 (International Relations) Practice question: […]
Static Quiz 25 October 2024 (Polity)
