Context India is poised to launch its first mission to Venus, named the Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM), in March 2028. This mission marks a significant milestone in India’s space exploration endeavors, following the successful Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) in 2013. The Read More …
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Human Rights Issues
Context The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) expressed serious concern over the reported death of a chartered accountant woman due to immoderate workload in a private company. Work-Life Balance Work-life balance refers to the capacity to effectively manage your expert Read More …
India’s Defence Exports
Context India’s defence exports have seen a significant rise in recent years, reflecting the country’s growing capabilities in the defence manufacturing sector. However, this growth brings with it the responsibility to ensure that these exports comply with international humanitarian law Read More …
Use urban solid waste for sustainable construction of Highways
Context The integration of urban solid waste into highway construction represents a significant advancement in sustainable infrastructure development. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has initiated a policy aimed at utilizing inert materials derived from urban solid waste Read More …
An Insight Into The Seventh Year Of Goods And Services Tax (GST)
Context Goods and Services Tax (GST) has completed 7 years of implementation. About The government is now aiming to slowly circulate in the direction of discussions on rationalise rates, from a present day 4-tier structure, in all likelihood, to a Read More …
Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0 Scheme 2024:
Context The Government of India has announced the launch of Vivad Se Vishwas 2.0, a direct tax dispute resolution scheme set to commence on October 1, 2024. This initiative aims to streamline the resolution of income tax disputes, reduce litigation, and enhance taxpayer services. Read More …
India’s third home-built 700 MWe nuclear reactor achieves criticality
Context On September 19, 2024, India marked a significant milestone in its nuclear energy program with the achievement of criticality by the third indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR), known as RAPP Unit 7, located at the Rajasthan Atomic Power Read More …
Food price volatility remains a contingent risk: RBI
Context According to recent reports, officials from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), led by Deputy Governor Michael D. Patra, have warned that food price volatility remains a potential risk to India’s economy, even as consumer price inflation has remained below Read More …
PM JI-VAN YOJANA
Context The government has authorized the modified Pradhan Mantri Jaiv Indhan Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran (PM-JI-VAN) Yojana. About The modified scheme extends the implementation timeline by 5 years, i.e., till 2028-29. It now consists of superior biofuels constructed from Read More …
World Food India 2024
Context At the 3rd edition of World Food India 2024, the Prime Minister stated that India has brought “wide-ranging” reforms to convert the food-processing region within the remaining 10 years. World Food India The Ministry of Food Processing Industries launched the Read More …