Climate Finance Taxonomy

Source- This post on the Climate Finance Taxonomy has been created based on the article “What is a climate finance taxonomy, announced by FM Sitharaman?” published in “Indian Express” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget for 2024-25 included an announcement by the finance minister about developing a ‘climate finance taxonomy’… Continue reading Climate Finance Taxonomy

Research and Development in Agriculture

Source-This post on Research and Development in Agriculture has been created based on the article “Neglect of agriculture R&D in budget risks India’s food security and growth” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Government Budgeting Context – Nearly two-thirds of India’s population resides in rural areas, where agriculture employs… Continue reading Research and Development in Agriculture

Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes

Source- This post on the Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes has been created based on the article “Govt decriminalises late payment of TDS, to reduce litigation with Vivad se Vishwas scheme” published in “Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? The Union Budget proposes several tax simplification measures, including… Continue reading Tax simplification measures for settling direct tax disputes

Government Takes Major Step Towards Digitising Agriculture

Source- This post on “Government Takes Major Step Towards Digitising Agriculture” has been created based on the article “Govt takes a big leap towards digitising agriculture” published in “The Indian express” on 24th July, 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the rollout of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the agricultural sector.… Continue reading Government Takes Major Step Towards Digitising Agriculture

Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs

Source- This post on the Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs has been created based on the article “Budget’s big MSME push: New credit rating mechanism for smaller units; Mudra loan limit hiked” published in “Indian Express” on 24 July 2024. Why in the news? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently unveiled several key measures aimed at boosting… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs

Balancing Development and Sustainability

Source-This post on Balancing Development and Sustainability has been created based on the article “Economic Survey shows what India gets right — and developed nations get wrong — about climate change” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context- India has low… Continue reading Balancing Development and Sustainability

India’s Employment Crisis

Source-This post on India’s Employment Crisis has been created based on the article “To measure economic growth, India must look at jobs, not products “published in “The Indian Express” on 23 July 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Indian Economy and issues relating to Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment. Context-This article criticizes official job… Continue reading India’s Employment Crisis

International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL)

Source- This post on the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL) has been created based on the article “What is the International Centre for Audit of Local Governance, which the CAG inaugurated in Gujarat?” published in “Indian Express” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of… Continue reading International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL)

Rogue Waves

Source- This post on the Rogue Waves has been created based on the article “What are ‘rogue waves’ and how can AI help predict them?” published in “Indian Express” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? University of Maryland mathematicians Thomas Breunung and Balakumar Balachandran have used data from 172 ocean buoys to train… Continue reading Rogue Waves

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