Yearly Archives: 2021
Tax Buoyancy
Context The tax buoyancy in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues poses a concern. About For this, the ministerial panel to be constituted under the GST Council is likely to also carry out a review of the key tax slabs under the indirect tax regime. This will be in addition to rate rationalisation, correction of […]
Chamkaur Sahib
In News Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi represents the Assembly constituency of Chamkaur Sahib, which is of significance in Sikh history as well as contemporary politics. It was in the news recently when the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) gave it to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) amidst opposition from leaders in Punjab. About It […]
Medical Device Parks Scheme
In News Recently, the Department of Pharmaceuticals has notified the Scheme for “Promotion of Medical Device Parks” at a financial outlay of ? 400 crores till the financial year 2024-2025. About The Medical Devices Parks to be developed under the scheme will provide common infrastructure facilities in one place. The financial assistance to a selected […]
India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
In News Recently, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have officially launched negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) Agreement January 2017: During the visit of Crown Prince al-Nahyan to New Delhi as Chief Guest for Republic Day celebrations, India and the UAE signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) […]
Anti-dumping Duty on Pharma API from China
In News Recently, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry recommended the imposition of anti-dumping duty on a pharma raw material—Ceftriaxone Sodium Sterile— from China to guard domestic players from cheap imports. Ceftriaxone Sodium Sterile It is an API(Active Pharma Ingredient) used in the formulation for treating diseases like lower respiratory tract infection, skin and skin […]
Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 has been notified
In News Recently, the Centre has notified the amendments to the Patents Rules. Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 which will reduce the fee for patent filing and prosecution for educational institutions by 80 per cent. This will promote Innovation and Creativity in a Knowledge-Economy Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2021 Patent Fees for Educational Institutions has been reduced […]
Bharatmala Pariyojana
In News Recently, the Shiromani Akali Dal demanded at least a 100% hike in compensation to the farmers for the land being acquired under the “Bharat Mala” project for different highways in the State. It is said that Punjab farmers have been put at a loss of over ?25,000 crores by the State government’s “devious […]
Indian Express
Indian Express Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 1 & 2 1 In Bihar’s water scheme, a tale of 2 wards: from dry taps to wide smiles (Essay, Society, Governance) Please read the two anecdotes at the beginning. Similar anecdotes can be used in Essay and Ethics. What is Nepotism? What […]
The Hindu
The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains GS 2 1 Modi meets Adobe, Qualcomm CEOs on the first day of U.S. visit (IR) Significance of the recent visit of PM to the U.S. with meetings with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies , agenda of second Quad Leaders Summit, […]
Editorial Analysis
- India’s Clean Energy Transition’s Biggest Potential Lies in Agriculture
- India Needs a National Insolvency Tribunal
- Unlocking the Potential of India–Africa Strategic Ties
- Debate on the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025
- Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill
