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Debate on the National Language

In News The recent remarks by a Hindi actor to the effect that Hindi is the national language of India sparked a controversy over the status of the language under the Constitution.  About Background:  The official language issue was hotly debated in the Constituent Assembly, and the provisions relating to it were formulated only after […]

Basava Jayanthi

In News  Recently, the Prime Minister paid tributes to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the sacred occasion of Basava Jayanthi. About Jagadguru Basaveshwara Born in Bagevadi (of undivided Bijapur district in Karnataka) during 1131 AD. He belonged to the Brahmin community. He was a 12th Century Kannada social reformer, poet and philosopher during the rule of the […]

Power Sector in India

In Context The power sector in India is going through a crisis and Peak shortages in some states have reached double digits. About Power Sector in India Power is among the most critical components of infrastructure, crucial for the economic growth and welfare of nations.  The existence and development of adequate power infrastructure is essential […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Confident of agreement with India on war crime accountability: German Chancellor (International Relations ) Know about the “broad agreement” between India and Germany ,their stand on Russian actions ,How does Germany’s Indo-Pacific strategy address concerns arising out of Beijing’s actions […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   April GST revenues go past ?1.67 lakh crore   (Economy) What is the present status of India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues collection ?Multiple favourable factors,Main Features of GST,Legislative Basis ,Advantages ,Challenges and what lies ahead . […]

GST Collections

In News The Goods and Services Tax collection touched an all-time high of over 1.68 lakh crore, the ministry of finance said while citing the improvement in economic activities. About Data This marks a 20 percent increase from the previous year’s level on the back of improved compliance, enforcement action against tax evaders and pick-up […]

Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme

In Context The government will review norms of the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) program which envisages to support 100 companies involved in product design in the semiconductor space as part of a Rs 76,000 crore scheme for developing the electronic chip ecosystem in the country,  About Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme. It was announced in […]

Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Report on Currency and Finance (RCF)

In News  Recently, the Reserve Bank of India released a Report on Currency and Finance (RCF). Major Points  RCF estimated 6.5-8.5 percent as a feasible range for medium-term GDP growth with a timely re-balancing of monetary and fiscal policies likely being the first step in this journey. The report reflects the views of the contributors […]

Railways Restructuring

In News Recently, the Indian Railways has announced the closure of the Special Railway Establishment for Strategic Technology and Holistic Advancement (SRESTHA). Key Findings Recommendations of the Principal Economic Adviser Sanjeev Sanyal for Rationalisation of Government Bodies: The restructuring plan of the country’s largest employer and transporter which is resulting in the closure or merger […]

Linkage of e-Shram portal with the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana

In Context Recently, Discussions were on to link the e-Shram portal with the Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. The Ministry was working on a mechanism to process accident insurance claims by unorganised workers registered on the e-Shram portal, which has seen over 27 crore registrations so far. About  In Budget Speech 2022-2023, the Finance Minister […]

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