Over 860 serious charges pending against 194 MPs before polls

Source: The post is based on the article “Over 860 serious charges pending against 194 MPs before polls” published in “The Hindu” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? The Women’s Reservation Bill has been passed in both Houses of Parliament. During the parliamentary debates before the passage of the Bill, several MPs voiced… Continue reading Over 860 serious charges pending against 194 MPs before polls

Law Commission to back simultaneous polls, suggest likely timelines for 2024 and 2029

Source: The post is based on the article “Law Commission to back simultaneous polls, suggest likely timelines for 2024 and 2029” published in “Indian Express” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? The 22nd Law Commission of India is set to submit a report recommending simultaneous elections in the country.  What did the 21st… Continue reading Law Commission to back simultaneous polls, suggest likely timelines for 2024 and 2029

Centre softens angel tax rules

Source: The post is based on the article “Centre softens angel tax rules” published in “The Hindu” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? The Finance Ministry has notified final rules outlining valuation methods for non-resident and resident investors under the new angel tax mechanism in the Finance Act 2023.  What is Angel Tax?… Continue reading Centre softens angel tax rules

IICA-UNICEF conduct workshop on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)

Source: The post is based on the article “IICA-UNICEF conducts workshop on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)” published in “PIB” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) through its School of Business Environment (SoBE), in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a one-day workshop on Business Responsibility &… Continue reading IICA-UNICEF conduct workshop on Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR)

Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024

Source: The post is based on the article “Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024” published in “PIB” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? Government of India has extended support under the Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported… Continue reading Government extends support under Scheme for Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) till 30th June 2024

Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar

Source: The post is based on the article “Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar” published in “The Hindu” on 27th September 2023. What is the News? Balsams (genus Impatiens) are in full bloom in Munnar, Kerala. What is Balsams? Source: The Hindu Balsams refer to plants belonging to the genus Impatiens.These… Continue reading Balsams in full bloom add to visual treat in Munnar

Indians eat more salt than WHO recommendation

Source: The post is based on the article “Indians eat more salt than WHO recommendation” published in “The Hindu” on 26th September 2023. What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has published a study on salt intake among Indians in the journal Nature. What are the key findings of the study? Source:… Continue reading Indians eat more salt than WHO recommendation

Galactic tides: Pushing and pulling the heavens

Source: The post is based on the article “Galactic tides: Pushing and pulling the heavens”  published in The Hindu on 26th September 2023 What is the News? This article talks about the Galactic Tides. What are Galactic Tides? Galactic tides are a gravitational phenomenon that occurs within galaxies, including our Milky Way.  They are similar… Continue reading Galactic tides: Pushing and pulling the heavens

First ever drone exhibition cum display ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023’ inaugurated by Raksha Mantri at Hindan Air Force Station

Source: The post is based on the article “First ever drone exhibition cum display ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023’ inaugurated by Raksha Mantri at Hindan Air Force Station”  published in PIB on 26th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bharat Drone Shakti?3 What are the key highlights from Bharat Drone Shakti-2023?4 What is… Continue reading First ever drone exhibition cum display ‘Bharat Drone Shakti 2023’ inaugurated by Raksha Mantri at Hindan Air Force Station

Indian Standards on Biofuel to Aid GBA’s Clean Energy Goals

Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Standards on Biofuel to Aid GBA’s Clean Energy Goals”  published in PIB on 26th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose behind BIS releasing standards for different products?3 What are the standards released by BIS on biofuels?4 What are the steps taken… Continue reading Indian Standards on Biofuel to Aid GBA’s Clean Energy Goals

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