About GST Council In India
Context: The GST Council recently announced various recommendations relating to taxation, ITC claims and demand notices. Relevance: GS III: Indian Economy Dimensions of the Article: About GST Council Matters on which GST Council makes recommendations
International Hydrographic Organisation
Context: On 21 June every year, the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) celebrates World Hydrography Day to raise awareness about hydrography. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO) Nature and Establishment Functions and Responsibilities Membership and Secretariat India’s Involvement World Hydrography Day
About Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Context: Recently, The Indian Air Force deployed an MI17 helicopter to control the massive wildfire in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) in Almora, Uttarakhand. Relevance: GS III: Environment and Ecology About Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary: -Source: Indian Express
Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
Context: The Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to the Prime Minister emphasized the need for a new poverty line at a data user conference organized by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) recently. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance About Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM): -Source: Indian Express
About 5G Intelligent Village Initiative
Context: Recently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced two proposals—5G Intelligent Village and Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA)—aimed at catalysing innovation and technological advancement in the telecom sector. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About 5G Intelligent Village Initiative: Key Facts about Quantum Encryption Algorithm (QEA) What is Telecom Technology Development […]
Bengaluru Proposes Increase in Solid Waste Management Cess
Context: Recently, Bengaluru has proposed increasing the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cess to Rs. 100 per month for each household to address the high financial strain in the SWM process. Currently, Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) charge about Rs. 30-50 per month for SWM services, which is often collected along with property tax. Relevance: GS II: […]
Global Lag in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Context: The world is substantially behind in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations in 2015, according to a recent UN report. These goals, which address a range of areas such as poverty reduction, hunger eradication, and environmental conservation, were set to be accomplished by 2030. However, the UN Sustainable Development […]
Prime Minister Inaugurates New Campus of Nalanda University in Bihar
Context: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar. Located near the ancient ruins of the historic Nalanda University, the new campus was established through the Nalanda University Act of 2010. This initiative followed a decision made at the 2nd East Asia Summit in the Philippines in 2007. […]
Classifying a Prolonged Summer as a Natural Disaster
Context: Northern India has been enduring the longest series of heatwaves in the past 15 years. In some states, daytime temperatures have consistently exceeded 45°C, while in relatively cooler states, temperatures have been 3°-6°C higher than usual for this time of year. Night temperatures have also remained 3°-6°C above normal, due to the near-absence of moisture and […]
NAM Faces Challenges of Neo-Colonialism
Context: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, “Those who forget history and do not learn from it are condemned to repeat it.” This remark, made during his 1948 speech in the House of Commons, was directed at his predecessor, who failed to adequately arm the country, making the Second World War inevitable. Relevance: GS2- Groupings & […]