Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is celebrating the 159th Income Tax Day which is also called as Aaykar Diwas. Income Tax was introduced for the first time in India by Sir James Wilson on 24th July,1860 to compensate for the losses incurred by the British regime during the first war of independence against British… Continue reading CBDT celebrates Aaykar Diwas
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Gujarat tops in solar rooftop installations
According to the government data,Gujarat has emerged as the state with the most rooftop solar panels installed. Gujarat has installed rooftop solar power capacity of 261 MW against 1,700 MW for all of India.Gujarat is followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu in terms of installed rooftop capacity. The government has also provided financial assistance and… Continue reading Gujarat tops in solar rooftop installations
Bangladesh: Scientists develop method to convert Jute fibre into low-cost bio-degradable cellulose sheets
Scientists in Bangladesh have developed a method to convert Jute fibre into low-cost biodegradable cellulose sheets named as Sonali. These can be used as wrapping material and carrying bag.The physical qualities of the invented jute fibre and plastic are quite similar. The Eco-friendly jute poly bags made up of Sonali can also be used in… Continue reading Bangladesh: Scientists develop method to convert Jute fibre into low-cost bio-degradable cellulose sheets
New India-UK scheme to fund students from UK to visit India
A new India-UK bilateral pilot scheme known as “UKEIRI Mobility Programme:Study in India” has been launched. The scheme aims to support Britain’s universities to collaborate with Indian partners in order to send UK students to India during their studies. The program is an initiative of Universities UK International (UUKi) and British Council India. The program… Continue reading New India-UK scheme to fund students from UK to visit India
Explained: What are sovereign bonds, and what are their risks and rewards?
Finance Minister has announced in the Budget that it plans to raise a portion of its gross borrowing from overseas markets using sovereign bonds. A government bond or sovereign bond is a form of debt that the government undertakes wherein it issues bonds with the promise to pay periodic interest payments and also repay the… Continue reading Explained: What are sovereign bonds, and what are their risks and rewards?
Lok Sabha passes Bill to tackle illicit deposit schemes
The Lok Sabha has passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Scheme Bill, 2019. The bill provides for a comprehensive mechanism to ban unregulated deposit schemes and to protect the interests of depositors. The bill has amended three legislations namely (a)Reserve Bank of India Act,1934 (b)Securities and Exchange Board of India Act,1992 and (c)Multi-State Co-operative Societies… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Bill to tackle illicit deposit schemes
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 24, 2019
Q.1) “While recent launch of Chandrayaan-2 showcased ISRO’s capabilities, India should now move on to create a public-private ecosystem in space capabilities.” Discuss. Answers Q.2) “The public and private bank’s inability to extend more credit for major infrastructure projects to debt ridden states, will jeopardise India’s social and economic goals.” Comment. Answers Q.3) Explain the… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – July 24, 2019
Must Read News Articles-July 25th 2019
Archives GS-1 Having the last word on ‘population control’ There should be a clear understanding that offering choices and services rather than outright state control works best for population control. GS-2 Opposition wants select panel scrutiny of key bills Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha told the government that they wanted seven key legislation to… Continue reading Must Read News Articles-July 25th 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 25th, 2019
Q.1) “India is facing the dual challenge of ensuring energy security and combating water crisis .” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “Government’s efforts and legal frameworks to prevent sexual harassment against women have not been much successful.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) Discuss various goals and function of UNAIDS. Why world needs a coordinated effort to prevent… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – July 25th, 2019
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