On discarding indexation for LTCG
Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s decision to eliminate indexation for calculating long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax in… Continue reading On discarding indexation for LTCG
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[31st July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A Licence Raj for digital content creators
PYQ Relevance: Mains:Q1 Has digital illiteracy, particularly in rural areas, coupled with lack of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility… Continue reading [31st July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: A Licence Raj for digital content creators
The case for a Legal Advisory Council
Why in the news? Legal insights from well-structured think tanks can be crucial in clarifying the true intent of specific… Continue reading The case for a Legal Advisory Council
[pib] National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)
Why in the News? The NPPA monitors the prices of scheduled as well as non-scheduled medicines under Drugs (Prices Control)… Continue reading [pib] National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)
In new: Mekedatu Project
Why in the News? Karnataka CM has offered to discuss with Tamil Nadu, the implementation of Mekedatu Project across River… Continue reading In new: Mekedatu Project
Landslides in Wayanad
Why in the News? Many people have died, and hundreds are feared trapped after three landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district.… Continue reading Landslides in Wayanad
What is FnCas9 Enzyme?
Why in the News? Scientists from the “CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology” have developed an enhanced genome-editing system using… Continue reading What is FnCas9 Enzyme?
DAC approves amendment to MQ-9B UAV deal with US
Why in the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has reviewed and approved amendments to the deal for 31 MQ-9B… Continue reading DAC approves amendment to MQ-9B UAV deal with US
Specie in news: Charles Darwin’s Frog
Why in the News? The Charles Darwin frog, a species native to the Andaman Islands, is exhibiting unusual mating and… Continue reading Specie in news: Charles Darwin’s Frog
Surprising ‘Dark Oxygen’ discovery could ensnarl deep-sea mining
Why in the News? Scientists reported on July 22 in Nature Geoscience that an unknown process is generating oxygen in… Continue reading Surprising ‘Dark Oxygen’ discovery could ensnarl deep-sea mining
SC to examine acquitted man’s ‘Right to be Forgotten’: What is this right, and how have courts ruled earlier?
Why in the News? Last week, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could define the scope of… Continue reading SC to examine acquitted man’s ‘Right to be Forgotten’: What is this right, and how have courts ruled earlier?
CITES eases Export of Agarwood from India
Why in the News? India successfully prevented the inclusion of Aquilaria malaccensis (agarwood) in the Review of Significant Trade (RST)… Continue reading CITES eases Export of Agarwood from India
Himachal witnesses gradual snowfall pattern shift
Why in the News? Himachal Pradesh is experiencing a reducing snow cover over the years. There is a noticeable shift… Continue reading Himachal witnesses gradual snowfall pattern shift
President appoints six new Governors
Why in the News? President Droupadi Murmu has appointed six new Governors and reshuffled three others. New appointments: Name New… Continue reading President appoints six new Governors
Why AI’s present and future bring some serious environmental concerns?
Why in the News? Google is in the news due to its recent annual environment report, which revealed a 13%… Continue reading Why AI’s present and future bring some serious environmental concerns?
How oil spills impact the environment?
Why in the news? Typhoon Gaemi caused widespread damage in Taiwan, the Philippines, and southeastern China, leading to the sinking… Continue reading How oil spills impact the environment?
High Court Judges’ Appointment under process: Centre
Why in the News? The Union government has said that 219 proposals for the appointment of High Court judges by… Continue reading High Court Judges’ Appointment under process: Centre
Assam’s Charaideo Moidam included in UNESCO World Heritage List
Why in the News? The Charaideo Moidams, a unique 700-year-old mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty from Assam, has been… Continue reading Assam’s Charaideo Moidam included in UNESCO World Heritage List
[26th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘geo-calculus’ of the Moscow visit
PYQ Relevance:Mains:Q1 Critically examine the aims and objectives of SCO. What importance does it hold for India? (UPSC IAS/2021) Q2 How… Continue reading [26th July 2024] The Hindu Op-ed: The ‘geo-calculus’ of the Moscow visit
States have the unlimited right to tax mineral-rich lands
Why in the News? The Supreme Court delivered a significant 8:1 judgment affirming that State Legislatures have the power to… Continue reading States have the unlimited right to tax mineral-rich lands
