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
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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
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) – Appointment and Removal
News: The opposition parties threaten the impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and action against the two election commissioners. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) – Appointment and Removal Constitutional and Legal Provisions Article 324 of the Constitution and the CEC and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 lay down… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) – Appointment and Removal
Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
News: The Health department in Kozhikode, Kerala, has issued an alert against primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in the district in view of the reporting of three cases of the infection and a death here in recent days. About Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) It is a rare but lethal central nervous system infection Caused by: It… Continue reading Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Nominations to Union Territory Assemblies
News: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has informed the Jammu and Kashmir High Court that the Union Territory’s Lieutenant-Governor can nominate five members to the J&K Legislative Assembly without the government’s “aid and advice”. About Nominations to Union Territory Assemblies Constitutional and Legal Provisions The Indian Constitution provides for nominated members in the houses… Continue reading Nominations to Union Territory Assemblies
Mount Elbrus
News: Kabak Yano, a mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh, successfully ascended Mt. Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, located in Itanagar. About Mount Elbrus It is located in southwest Russia and is part of the Caucasus Mountains. It also lies within the boundaries of Prielbrusye National Park. Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Russia as… Continue reading Mount Elbrus
Key Facts about Alaska
News: The “Alaska Moment” between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin marked a critical diplomatic interaction with significant global ramifications About Alaska It is located at the extreme northwest of the North American continent. The Alaska Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the Western Hemisphere. Alaska spans both the Eastern and Western… Continue reading Key Facts about Alaska
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
News: Prime Minister announced the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana from the historic Red Fort on August 15th. About Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana It is a key initiative which aims to support creation over 3.5 crore jobs in two years. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Labour & Employment Scheme outlay: Rs. 1 lakh… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
