Context Due to the mounting pressures to lower the GST imposed on health and life insurance, the Indian government has constituted a GoM. The scheme to work out the impact of the present taxation structure in place at 18% and Read More …
Tag: GS Paper 3
The role of district agro-met offices in supporting farmers
Context District Agro-Met Offices are indispensable units in farmers district activities by offering important meteorological data and recommendations. These offices are in a group of networks that assist the farmers in choosing the best ways that lead to improvement in Read More …
India’s Military Diplomacy
Context India has been actively engaged in military international relations by a chain of high-profile exercises and events with several countries. About Defence diplomacy It is the usage of defence-associated instruments and activities in a cooperative and non violent way Read More …
Artificial Intelligence in war
Context The summit on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) has begun in Seoul, South Korea. About It is a part of the new global diplomacy to form global norms at the military programs of AI. Read More …
India emerges as the largest plastic polluter globally
Context Recent studies have revealed alarming statistics regarding plastic pollution, positioning India as the world’s largest contributor. With an estimated release of 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, India accounts for nearly one-fifth of global plastic emissions. This situation Read More …
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
About Under this program, about 24,800 rainwater harvesting systems are being built across the country to enhance rainwater harvesting and ensure long-term water sustainability. The ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari’ initiative seeks to preserve water with a strong emphasis on community Read More …
World Bank Raises India’s GDP Growth Target For FY25
Context The World Bank revised India’s FY25 growth projection to 7%, up from 6.6%, despite the US partially ending preferential trade treatment. This reflects India’s robust economic performance, following an 8.2% GDP growth last year, making it one of the Read More …
Asian cities are growing upwards
Context A new study published in Nature Cities has found that Cities around the world, in particular in Asia, are growing upwards faster than they are spreading outwards. About The cities with populations in excess of 10 million people had Read More …
De-hyphenating Rice-Wheat:
Context Historically, rice and wheat have been regarded as synergetic in India, which has resulted in policies where these two staple grains are often grouped together. Thus, such an approach can be effective in studying previous years when basic conditions Read More …
Global Fintech Fest 2024
Context The Prime Minister addressed the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. About GFF is collectively organized by the Payments Council of India, the National Payments Corporation of India and the Fintech Convergence Council. It aims to Read More …