Source: The post is based on the article “Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill” published in The Indian express on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian economy (taxation) News: The article discusses a court case where Gameskraft, an online gaming company, challenges a large tax demand. The main issue… Continue reading Menaka Guruswamy writes on GST on online gaming: Taxing luck, not skill
Bin This Law: SC’s Rahul call reminds why we must decriminalize defamation
Source: The post is based on the article “Bin This Law: SC’s Rahul call reminds why we must decriminalize defamation” published in “Times of India” on 5th August 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary News: Rahul Gandhi was convicted by a Surat court of criminal defamation and given… Continue reading Bin This Law: SC’s Rahul call reminds why we must decriminalize defamation
National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
Source: The post is based on the article “National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The National Health Authority(NHA) has announced the extension of its Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)… Continue reading National Health Authority (NHA) extends its incentive scheme under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)
Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
Source: The post is based on the article “Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen” published in Down To Earth on 3rd August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac?3 Why has Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac been banned?4 What are the other steps taken for Vulture conservation?5… Continue reading Gamechanger for India’s vultures: Experts laud Centre’s move to ban aceclofenac, ketoprofen
Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told” published in The Hindu on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The All India Tiger Estimation 2022 has indicated that Assam’s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is moving from a low to high-tiger-density… Continue reading Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told
Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha ” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Science Minister has tabled the Anusandhan National Research Foundation Bill in the Lok Sabha. What is the… Continue reading Union Minister introduces a Bill to establish the Anusandhan National Research Foundation in the Lok Sabha
Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills” published in PIB on 5th August 2023. What is the News? The Union Cabinet has cleared the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill,2022 and Postal Services Bill,2023. What is Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill,2022? Click Here to read What is the Postal Services Bill,2023?… Continue reading Cabinet okays draft telecom, postal bills
Remove wheat import duty till Feb for food security: FCI
Source: The post is based on the article “Remove wheat import duty till Feb for food security: FCI” published in Livemint on 5th August 2023. What is the News? Food Corporation of India(FCI) has recommended the government to remove import duty on wheat till February 2024. Why has the Food Corporation of India(FCI) asked the… Continue reading Remove wheat import duty till Feb for food security: FCI
Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023
Source: The post is based on the article “Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023” published in PIB on 4th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the need of the Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023?3 What are the key provisions of Inter-Services Organisation… Continue reading Lok Sabha passes Inter-Services Organisation (Command, Control & Discipline) Bill – 2023
A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests
Source: The post is based on the article “A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests” published in Hindustan Times on 23rd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dhala Crater?3 What are Ureilites?4 How was Dhala Crater formed? What is the News? A team of… Continue reading A Rare Ureilite Meteorite Possibly Created Madhya Pradesh’s Famous Dhala Impact Crater, New Study Suggests
