Source- This post on the Project Cheetah- Next Phase in Gujarat has been created based on the article “Grasslands in Kutch likely to host cheetahs from Africa” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? As per the environment ministry, Grasslands in Kutch may become home to cheetahs from Africa. Next… Continue reading Project Cheetah- Next Phase in Gujarat
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ICMR’s New TB Detection System
Source- This post on the ICMR’s New TB Detection System has been created based on the article “ICMR ready to transfer technology of a ‘breakthrough’ TB detection system” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is working to spread a new, affordable, fast,… Continue reading ICMR’s New TB Detection System
Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Source- This post on the Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes has been created based on the article “Five new schemes to aid job creation” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget allocates ₹2 lakh crore for employment and skilling schemes. About Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes 1. The Centre will implement… Continue reading Employment-Linked Incentive Schemes
Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries
Source- This post on the Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries has been created based on the article “Emission standards may be imposed on polluting industries” published in “The Hindu” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech indicated that “hard to abate” industries such as iron, steel,… Continue reading Road Map for ‘Hard to Abate’ Industries
Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes
Source- This post on the Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes has been created based on the article “Govt decriminalises late payment of TDS, to reduce litigation with Vivad se Vishwas scheme” published in “Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget proposes several tax simplification measures, including… Continue reading Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes
Establishment of e-commerce export hubs
Source- This post on the Establishment of e-commerce export hubs has been created based on the article “Govt looks to boost e-commerce exports, will set up PPP hubs along lines of Southeast Asian countries” published in “Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of e-commerce… Continue reading Establishment of e-commerce export hubs
Government Takes Major Step Towards Digitising Agriculture
Source- This post on “Government Takes Major Step Towards Digitising Agriculture” has been created based on the article “Govt takes a big leap towards digitising agriculture” published in “The Indian express” on 24th July, 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the rollout of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the agricultural sector.… Continue reading Government Takes Major Step Towards Digitising Agriculture
Vatsalya Scheme
Source-This post on Vatsalya Scheme has been created based on the article “NEW PENSION SCHEME ‘VATSALYA’ ANNOUNCED FOR MINORS; CONTRIBUTION BY PARENTS AND GUARDIANS” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? In the recent Union Budget 2024-25, the Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister introduced a new pension scheme named ‘Vatsalya’ for… Continue reading Vatsalya Scheme
Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme
Source-This post on Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme has been created based on the article “Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS), 2024” published in “PIB” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) – 2024. Its duration is 4 months i.e. April 01, 2024 till… Continue reading Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
Source-This post on Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan has been created based on the article “Union Budget 2024: In govt outreach to tribals, a new scheme for development of 63,000 villages” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The government will launch the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
