Source- This post on the Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme has been created based on the article “Minister launches revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The revamped Model Skill Loan scheme was launched recently with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing the revision in her… Continue reading Revamped Model Skill Loan Scheme
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No Pollution Control Permits for ‘White Category’ Sectors
Source- This post on the No Pollution Control Permits for ‘White Category’ Sectors has been created based on the article “No pollution control permits for ‘white category’ sectors now” published in “Indian Express” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment has issued draft notifications proposing the removal of certain pollution… Continue reading No Pollution Control Permits for ‘White Category’ Sectors
Listeria and Listeriosis Disease Outbreak
Source- This post on the Listeria Outbreaks in the US and Canada has been created based on the article “What to know about the Listeria outbreaks in the US and Canada” published in “Indian Express” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, two separate outbreaks of listeria have been reported in the United… Continue reading Listeria and Listeriosis Disease Outbreak
Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024
Source- This post on the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 has been created based on the article “Is the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill draconian?” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Maharashtra government introduced the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 in the Assembly. The Bill… Continue reading Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024
Climate Finance Taxonomy
Source- This post on the Climate Finance Taxonomy has been created based on the article “What is a climate finance taxonomy, announced by FM Sitharaman?” published in “Indian Express” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget for 2024-25 included an announcement by the finance minister about developing a ‘climate finance taxonomy’… Continue reading Climate Finance Taxonomy
Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples
Source- This post on the Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples has been created based on the article “Bihar’s Vishnupad and Mahabodhi temples, for which corridor projects were announced” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the finance minister announced during her Union Budget speech that corridor projects will be built… Continue reading Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temples
Angel Tax
Source- This post on the Angel Tax has been created based on the article “ANGEL TAX’ ABOLISHED FOR ALL CLASSES OF INVESTORS” published in “PIB” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Union Minister for Finance proposed to abolish the ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors while presenting the Union Budget… Continue reading Angel Tax
Lab-Grown Meat
Source- This post on the Lab-Grown Meat has been created based on the article “In Singapore, customers can now buy meat grown in a lab” published in “Indian Express” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Singapore is currently the only country in the world where lab-grown meat is available for purchase. What is… Continue reading Lab-Grown Meat
Discovery of traces of water in lunar soil by Chang’e-5 mission
Source- This post on the Discovery of traces of water in lunar soil by Chang’e-5 mission has been created based on the article “Chinese scientists find traces of water in lunar soil brought by Chang’e-5 mission” published in “Indian Express” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Chinese scientists have discovered water molecules in… Continue reading Discovery of traces of water in lunar soil by Chang’e-5 mission
‘Triput’ class advance frigates
Source- This post on the ‘Triput’ class advance frigates has been created based on the article “Two Russian stealth frigates for Indian Navy launched” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the first of two advanced frigates being built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy was… Continue reading ‘Triput’ class advance frigates
