News: The concept of tax year is in the news because it is a key feature introduced in the new Income-Tax Bill, 2025 during the presentation of the Union Budget on February 1, 2025. About the Concept of Tax Year The ‘tax year’ is defined as a 12-month period starting from April 1 and ending… Continue reading Concept of Tax Year
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India faces rising heatwave threats and challenges
Source: The post India faces rising heatwave threats and challenges has been created, based on the article “We need to tackle heatwaves with greater urgency” published in “Indian Express” on 14th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Environment and Disaster and disaster management. Context: The article talks about the rising heatwave threat in India… Continue reading India faces rising heatwave threats and challenges
Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025
News: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 report highlighted that India registered at least 80,000 fatalities and nearly $180 billion in economic losses (inflation-adjusted) due to climate change-induced extreme weather events between 1993 and 2023. About Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 The Climate Risk Index (CRI) is an annual report published by the environmental organization… Continue reading Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025
Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s Visit to France
News: PM Modi co-chaired the AI Action Summit with French President Macron, focusing on open-source AI development, sustainability, and creating job opportunities through skilling. Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s Visit to France Strengthening Strategic Partnership: India and France reviewed the ‘Horizon 2047’ Roadmap, agreed in 2023, marking 25 years of their strategic partnership (since 1998).… Continue reading Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s Visit to France
India should not exit the WTO despite farmer demands
Source: The post India should not exit the WTO despite farmer demands ban for convicts has been created, based on the article “DON’T GO IT ALONE: Rather than withdraw from WTO, India should strengthen trade multilateralism” published in “Indian Express” on 13th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2- International Relations-Important International institutions, agencies and… Continue reading India should not exit the WTO despite farmer demands
Einstein Ring
News: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope discovered a rare Einstein ring around a galaxy called NGC 6505, located 590 million light-years from Earth. The images were captured in September 2023 and released on February 12, 2025. About Einstein Ring An Einstein ring is a ring-shaped pattern of light formed due to gravitational… Continue reading Einstein Ring
India-UK Defence Agreements
In news: The strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom has taken a significant step forward with new agreements aimed at enhancing next-generation weapon systems. These agreements were formally launched at Aero India 2025, marking the establishment of Defence Partnership–India (DP-I) to expand collaboration in the defence sector. About India-UK Defence Agreements Laser Beam… Continue reading India-UK Defence Agreements
International Criminal Court (ICC)
News: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recently come under global scrutiny following its issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza. About International Criminal Court (ICC) The ICC is a permanent international court that prosecutes individuals for 4 serious crimes- genocide, war crimes, crimes against… Continue reading International Criminal Court (ICC)
India Announces Major Tax Cuts for Growth
Source: The post India Announces Major Tax Cuts for Growth has been created, based on the article “TRUST IN THE TAXPAYER: Budget reinvigorates debate on whether taxes can encourage spending and growth” published in “Indian Express” on 12th February 2025 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Economy-Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilisation, of resources,… Continue reading India Announces Major Tax Cuts for Growth
EFTA India partnership boosts trade and innovation
Source: The post EFTA India partnership boosts trade and innovation has been created, based on the article “India-EFTA trade agreement opens the door to long-term, multifaceted cooperation” published in “Indian Express” on 11th February 2025. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper2-International relations- Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Context:… Continue reading EFTA India partnership boosts trade and innovation
