Home  /  2021  /  September ( Page 26 )

Monthly Archives: September 2021

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   GST collections dip in Aug., but Finance Ministry sees growth   (Economy)  Why did Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues in August fall? What is Goods and Service Tax (GST)? its features, pros and cons GS 2 1 […]

Facts in News

Health Scrub Typhus Syllabus: GS 2/Health In News  Mathura in western Uttar Pradesh have reported cases of a mystery fever, which has been identified as scrub typhus. About  Scrub typhus, also known as bush typhus, is a disease caused by a bacteria called Orientia tsutsugamushi.  It is spread to people through bites of infected chiggers […]

Relooking Draft Rules for e-Commerce

In News Recently, the Department of Consumer Affairs decided to relook at draft rules for e-commerce. About Earlier, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution notified and made effective the provisions of the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.  It has received pushback from not only the industry […]

Cow as a National Animal

In News Recently, the Allahabad High Court said that the cow should be declared the national animal and that gau raksha (cow protection) should be included as a fundamental right of the Hindus.  Courts stand Religious and cultural significance: The court made the comments, along with a string of other observations, noting the religious and […]

China’s New Maritime Law for the South China Sea

In Context  In a bid to regulate foreign ships, China notified new maritime rules warranting vessels to report their information while passing through what China sees as its “territorial waters”. Major Points of the  new law China’s new maritime rules designed to control the entry of foreign vessels in “Chinese territorial waters”.  Foreign vessels, both […]

Sand and Dust Storms Risk Assessment in Asia and the Pacific: Report

In Context  According to a new UN report, more than 500 million people in India and more than 80 per cent of the populations of Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Iran are exposed to medium and high levels of poor air quality due to sand and dust storms. About  The findings were published in the […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3   10 India, Taliban make first official contact after last US troops leave Afghanistan   India must rethink ‘wait and watch’ Afghan policy (IR) What are the new developments in India Afghan Relations? Keep a tap on India’s outreach to Doha […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   UNSC resolution addresses ‘key concerns’ on Afghanistan: India   (IR)  UNSC resolution to address ‘key concerns’ on Afghanistan and its significance, implications of  Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, concerns for India and the world, what are the steps being taken […]

Facts and News

Indian Economy Sukhet Model Syllabus:GS 3/Indian Economy & Related Issues In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India praised the ‘Sukhet model’ of Madhubani district in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme. About  Sukhet model is named after Sukhet village in Madhubani district where it is being implemented by the scientists of Dr Rajendra Prasad Central […]

Appointment of Supreme Court Judges

In News Nine new Supreme Court judges were administered their oaths of office by Chief Justice NV Ramana.  About It is for the first time in the history of the Supreme Court that nine judges took the oath of office at one go. With the swearing-in of the nine new judges, the strength of the […]

scroll to top