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Operation RAGEPILL

News: Under Operation RAGEPILL, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busted an international Captagon trafficking syndicate, seizing around 227.7 kg of Captagon tablets/powder and arresting an overstaying Syrian national linked to the network. About Operation RAGEPILL Conducted by: Operation RAGEPILL has been conducted by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). It is the first-ever seizure of Captagon by… Continue reading Operation RAGEPILL

Advance Authorisation Scheme

News: Recently, the government has imposed a limit of 100 kg on gold imports under the Advance Authorisation Scheme. About Advance Authorisation Scheme The Advance Authorisation Scheme allows duty-free import of inputs, which are physically incorporated in an export product.  In addition to any inputs, packaging material, fuel, oil, and catalyst that are consumed/utilized in… Continue reading Advance Authorisation Scheme

Withholding Tax

News: India’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen by nearly $38 billion since March due to capital outflows linked to the West Asia conflict. To attract overseas investments, the government is reportedly considering reducing the withholding tax rate from 20% to 5%. About Withholding Tax Withholding tax is paid by foreign investors on the interest they… Continue reading Withholding Tax

Psyche Probe

News: Psyche Mission spacecraft is set to make a close flyby of Mars to gain a gravity-assisted speed boost that will help guide it toward the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche.  About Psyche Probe The Psyche probe is a spacecraft launched in October 2023. Launched by: It was launched by NASA.  Destination: It is expected to reach… Continue reading Psyche Probe

Agalega Islands

News: Agalega Island is becoming a key part of India’s strategy to strengthen its naval presence and monitor important trade routes in the Indian Ocean. About Agalega Islands The Agalega Islands are two islands situated in the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by the Seychelles to the north, the Maldives, the US base Diego Garcia… Continue reading Agalega Islands

IP Catalyst and Digital Platform

News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the IP Catalyst initiative and its accompanying digital platform. About IP Catalyst and Digital Platform Launched by: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the IP Catalyst initiative and a digital platform to accelerate intellectual property commercialization and strengthen India’s innovation… Continue reading IP Catalyst and Digital Platform

Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects

News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects. About Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects It is a scheme to promote coal and lignite gasification projects. It is a major step towards cleaner coal utilisation, energy security and… Continue reading Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects

Leatherback Sea Turtle

News: Allegations of Forest Rights Act violations have been raised regarding the notification of wildlife sanctuaries in Little Nicobar, Menchal, and Meroe islands ahead of the Calcutta High Court hearing on the ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar project, which is expected to impact ecologically sensitive species such as the leatherback turtle and the Nicobar megapode. About Leatherback… Continue reading Leatherback Sea Turtle

National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026

News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026 to the nursing personnel, on the occasion of International Nurses Day, at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 About  The Florence Nightingale Awards are India’s most prestigious recognition for exceptional nurses… Continue reading National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026

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