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US investigation into India’s Digital Services Tax (DST)

The US government has announced the further suspension of punitive tariffs for six months on India, Austria, Italy, Spain, Turkey,… Continue reading US investigation into India’s Digital Services Tax (DST)

DAVINCI+ and VERITAS missions for exploration of Venus

NASA has selected two missions to the planet Venus, Earth’s nearest neighbor. The missions are called DAVINCI+ and VERITAS. DAVINCI+… Continue reading DAVINCI+ and VERITAS missions for exploration of Venus

OneWeb constellation for Internet from the Skies

Following the successful launch of 36 satellites, OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellation reached 218 in-orbit satellites. What is OneWeb?… Continue reading OneWeb constellation for Internet from the Skies

China’s EAST Tokamak Device

China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), which mimics the energy generation process of the sun, set a new record. What… Continue reading China’s EAST Tokamak Device

[pib] SDG India Index 2021

The third edition of the SDG India Index and Dashboard 2020–21 was released by NITI Aayog. SDG India Index The… Continue reading [pib] SDG India Index 2021

What explains the surge in FDI inflows?

The article analyses the factors contributing to the claim of 10% rise in total Foreign Direct Investment in 2020-21 and… Continue reading What explains the surge in FDI inflows?

Lawsuit against 5G and the debate around

A notable actor has filed a lawsuit in the Bombay High Court against the 5G telecom technology up-gradation, trial runs… Continue reading Lawsuit against 5G and the debate around

Child labour in India

The article highlights the risk posed by pandemic to the gains made by India on reducing the child labour in… Continue reading Child labour in India

CYCLONES in India

Context Recently Cyclone Tauktae and Cyclone Yaas wreaked havoc in several states of India with  the credit for the cyclogenesis… Continue reading CYCLONES in India

Explained: India’s GDP fall, in perspective

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted by 7.3% in 2020-21. Tap to read more about: National Income Determination, GDP, GNP,… Continue reading Explained: India’s GDP fall, in perspective

WB Bureaucrat Transfer Issue

West Bengal CM has announced that the outgoing Chief Secretary would be appointed Chief Advisor to the Chief Minister. Story… Continue reading WB Bureaucrat Transfer Issue

China to allow couples for third child

China will for the first time allow couples to have a third child in a further relaxation of family planning… Continue reading China to allow couples for third child

[pib] Research Design & Standards Organization

RDSO (Research Design & Standards Organization) of Indian Railways has become the FIRST Institution to be declared SDO under the… Continue reading [pib] Research Design & Standards Organization

Resource crunch in states after Covid second wave

The article gives the overview of the impact of second Covid wave on the fiscal health of the States. Impact… Continue reading Resource crunch in states after Covid second wave

Cryptocurrency & India

The article highlights the need for coherent cryptocurrency policy and avoid missing the benefits offered by the technology. Growing dominance… Continue reading Cryptocurrency & India

‘Bell of Faith’ launched by Kerala for senior citizens

The ‘Bell of Faith’ scheme will now be implemented for senior citizens staying alone in villages. Scheme to cover 250… Continue reading ‘Bell of Faith’ launched by Kerala for senior citizens

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

West African leaders were due to meet in Ghana to discuss a response to Mali’s second coup in nine months.… Continue reading Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Statehood Day of Goa

On 18 December 1961, the Indian government took military action against the Portuguese rule in Goa culminating in the liberation… Continue reading Statehood Day of Goa

Different types of fungus due to Covid

Context As India is still reeling under the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Black, White and Yellow Fungus infections have brought… Continue reading Different types of fungus due to Covid

Data is an essential weapon against Covid

The article highlights how data played an important role in decision-making in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.  Importance of data… Continue reading Data is an essential weapon against Covid