News- The government has proposed the abolition of the 6% Equalisation Levy on online advertising in the Finance Bill 2025. This move will benefit advertisers on digital platforms like Google, X and Meta. Equalisation Levy. About Equalisation Levy The Equalisation Levy was introduced in India through the Finance Act, 2016, to tax digital transactions—specifically, income… Continue reading Equalisation Levy
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BHIM 3.0
News- NPCI BHIM Services Ltd. (NBSL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), introduced BHIM 3.0. About BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) It is Unified Payments Interface(UPI) based payment interface application that allows real time fund transfer. It was launched in 2016. Developer: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Purpose: To promote… Continue reading BHIM 3.0
Vikramshila University
News– The government is planning the revival of another ancient center of learning in Bihar—Vikramshila University. About Vikramshila University Location:- It was located in Bhagalpur, Bihar, along the banks of the Ganges River. Founder: It was established by King Dharmapala of the Pala Dynasty in the late 8th to early 9th century AD. It was… Continue reading Vikramshila University
Black Sea
News- US and Russian officials are in Saudi Arabia and holding talks on Ukraine War and Black Sea Ceasefire. The Black Sea ceasefire agreement aims to restore free navigation for shipping. About Black Sea Location– It is a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean lying between Europe and Asia. Bordering region: West: The Balkan Peninsula… Continue reading Black Sea
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 26 March 2025
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 26 March 2025
BAANKNET Portal
News- The government launched the upgraded BAANKNET portal to improve transparency, efficiency, and value realization in PSU banks’ e-auctions of non-performing assets. About BAANKNET portal It is an advanced e-auction portal designed for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and financial institutions to auction properties for recovering Non-Performing Asset (NPA) loans. Nodal Ministry: Launched under the Ministry… Continue reading BAANKNET Portal
Farakka Barrage
News- Farakka Barrage began operations in 1975, marking its 50th anniversary in 2025. About Farakka Barrage Location: Built on the Ganga River in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, about 18 km from the Bangladesh border. Commissioning: The project construction commenced in 1961 and it became operational on April 21, 1975. Purpose: It diverts 40,000 cusecs of… Continue reading Farakka Barrage
Exercise AIKEYME
News– India is set to enhance its military and maritime cooperation with African nations through two key initiatives—Exercise AIKEYME (Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement) and IOS Sagar (Indian Ocean Ship Sagar). Exercise AIKEYME. About Exercise AIKEYME Aikeyme marks India’s first-ever multilateral naval exercise with 10 African nations.It focuses on strengthening maritime collaboration, bolstering maritime security, and… Continue reading Exercise AIKEYME
Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)
News– The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) is presently taking place in Rome. Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA). About Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture It is the only permanent intergovernmental body that addresses the components of biological diversity for food… Continue reading Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)
Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 25 March 2025
About Must Read News Articles is an initiative by Team ForumIAS to provide links to the most important news articles of the day. It covers The Hindu newspaper & Indian Express. This saves the time and effort of students in identifying useful and important articles. With newspaper websites requiring a paid subscription beyond a certain number… Continue reading Must Read News Daily Current Affairs Articles 25 March 2025
