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India can cut oil imports through electric vehicle adoption
Source: The post India can cut oil imports through electric vehicle adoption has been created, based on the article “Betting on batteries, not barrels” published in “Businessline” on 20th August. India can cut oil imports through electric vehicle adoption. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructure- Energy Context: India’s transport depends on imported oil, straining… Continue reading India can cut oil imports through electric vehicle adoption
POSHAN Abhiyaan falters as child stunting persists in India
Source: The post POSHAN Abhiyaan falters as child stunting persists in India has been created, based on the article “The complex web of factors behind India’s persistent stunting crisis” published in “The Hindu” on 20th August 2025. POSHAN Abhiyaan falters as child stunting persists in India. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 2- Issues relating to… Continue reading POSHAN Abhiyaan falters as child stunting persists in India
M.S. Swaminathan shows how science can build Viksit Bharat
Source: The post M.S. Swaminathan shows how science can build Viksit Bharat has been created, based on the article “A tribute to M.S. Swaminathan, ‘the man who fed India’” published in “The Hindu” on 20th August 2025. M.S. Swaminathan shows how science can build Viksit Bharat. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Science and technology-… Continue reading M.S. Swaminathan shows how science can build Viksit Bharat
New Sedition Law (Section 152) – Issues & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Assam Police has issued a summon to the editor of a popular new agency under Section 152 of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Section 152 of BNS is aimed at protecting India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity by criminalizing acts or communications that promote or encourage secessionist, rebellious, or subversive activities against the State. However,… Continue reading New Sedition Law (Section 152) – Issues & Way Forward – Explained Pointwise
Young Bengal Movement
News: Rosinka Chaudhuri in India’s First Radicals: Young Bengal and the British Empire (India Viking) describes about the Young Bengal Movement of 19th century. About Young Bengal Movement Origin and Leadership The Young Bengal Movement was an intellectual and social reform movement in Bengal during the early 19th century (1820s-1830s). Leader: It was led by… Continue reading Young Bengal Movement
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
News: The Government introduced the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha aiming to amend 355 provisions across 16 Central Acts to ease their applicability. About Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 The Bill builds on the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, which was the first consolidated legislation… Continue reading Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025
Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC)
News: The Ministry of Finance has removed the 11% import duty (5% Basic Customs Duty and 5% Agriculture Infrastructure & Development Cess) on cotton till September 30. About Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) It is a tax imposed by the government on the commercial production of agricultural produce. Introduction: It was introduced in the… Continue reading Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC)
Mission Sudarshan Chakra
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra on August 15, 2025, during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. About Mission Sudarshan Chakra It is India’s ambitious plan to build a multi-layered integrated air and missile defence shield. The project aims to provide a complete nationwide security cover by… Continue reading Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Minimum Public Shareholding
News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed significant changes to the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) and Minimum Public Offer (MPO) regulations for large companies aiming to list on Indian stock exchanges. About Minimum Public Shareholding The Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule is a regulatory requirement established by the Securities and Exchange… Continue reading Minimum Public Shareholding
