With an increase in taxpayer base, closing the tax gap

Source– The post is based on the article “With an increase in taxpayer base, closing the tax gap” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Government budgeting Relevance- Issues related to taxation News– The article explains the changes in Indian tax policy landscape in recent years Which significant developments have occurred… Continue reading With an increase in taxpayer base, closing the tax gap

Fuel for thought – Mr Gadkari’s statement reflects a valid policy concern

Source: The post is based on the article “Fuel for thought – Mr Gadkari’s statement reflects a valid policy concern” published in Business Standard on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Environment – Pollution Relevance: Measures taken to reduce vehicular emission News: The government is taking various measures to discourage the sale of diesel vehicles in order to… Continue reading Fuel for thought – Mr Gadkari’s statement reflects a valid policy concern

Changing the way the postman knocks

Source: The post is based on the article “Changing the way the postman knocks” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (Communication) News: The new Post Office Bill (2023) revises the old 1898 Act, granting the postal department increased pricing and service autonomy. It also permits the interception of items… Continue reading Changing the way the postman knocks

Broadening the field- Science awards should aim to encourage more young scientists

Source: The post is based on the article “Broadening the field- Science awards should aim to encourage more young scientists” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life. News: The article talks about the delayed announcement of the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar… Continue reading Broadening the field- Science awards should aim to encourage more young scientists

PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector

Source: The post is based on the article “PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Agriculture- Economy of animal rearing News: The article talks about Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which has made substantial investments in the Indian fisheries sector over three years. It… Continue reading PMMSY: bridging gaps in the fisheries sector

Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target

Source: The post is based on the article “Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target” published in “The Hindu” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy- infrastructure (energy) News: The article addresses the challenges and consequences of the global target set at COP28, which aims to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030. It highlights the… Continue reading Disentangling the 2030 global renewable energy target

The New Delhi Declaration and Paris Agenda show a way forth

Source– The post is based on the article “The New Delhi Declaration and Paris Agenda show a way forth” published in the “mint” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment News– At the end of June, a historic summit on international solidarity concluded the Paris Agenda for People and the Planet. African leaders amplified this… Continue reading The New Delhi Declaration and Paris Agenda show a way forth

Express View: Checking Nipah

Source– The post is based on the article “Express View: Checking Nipah” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Science and Technology Relevance- Communicable diseases News– The Nipah virus has surfaced in Kerala for the fourth time in the past five years. What are some facts about the Nipah virus? It… Continue reading Express View: Checking Nipah

Expanding the Indian economy, the green way

Source– The post is based on the article “Expanding the Indian economy, the green way” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Environment Relevance- Issue related to climate change News– The Centre is planning to set up the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) by establishing a national framework that will help in… Continue reading Expanding the Indian economy, the green way

Protecting floodplains is the need of the hour

Source: The post is based on the article “Protecting floodplains is the need of the hour” published in “The Hindu” on 14th September 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Disaster and disaster management News: The author discusses the increasing problem of floods in India due to climate change and poor land management. Many areas are being constructed upon,… Continue reading Protecting floodplains is the need of the hour

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