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News In Short 22-07-2025

In News

  • Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) paid ₹62.36 crore as stipend to women under ‘Bima Sakhi Scheme’ during FY 2024–25.

    • The ‘Bima Sakhi Scheme’

  • It is an initiative of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) designed to empower women aged 18-70 years, who are Class X pass. 
  • They will receive specialized training and a stipend for the first three years to promote financial literacy and insurance awareness.
  • The stipend scheme is in addition to their commission pay-outs and is subject to certain performance parameters. 
  • The amount of the stipend ranges from Rs 7000/- per month in the first year to Rs 5000/- in the third year.

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    India-EU Trade Deal Negotiations: Differences over Food Safety Rules Persist

    In News

  • India and EU have exchanged offers on goods and services in the 12th round of FTA talks, marking key progress on risk assessment and regionalization, but harmonization and dispute resolution remain unresolved.

    • Background 

  • The India-EU relationship can be traced back to the early 1960s, with India being amongst the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the European Economic Community.
  • Relationships developed over the years, culminating in a formal Strategic Partnership in 2004 and the start of talks for a Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement, or India-EU FTA, in 2007.
  • FTA talks stalled in 2013 after 15 rounds due to a “gap in ambition.
  • The EU sought market access in sensitive sectors like wine, cheese, and spirits, while India prioritized liberalization of services trade and visa access.

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    Synthetic Biology in Conservation

    Context

  • With global biodiversity facing critical threats due to habitat loss, climate change, and species extinction, the 2025 IUCN Congress debate over Motion 133 has brought synthetic biology’s role in conservation science into sharp focus.

    • About Synthetic biology

  • Synthetic biology refers to the design and construction of new biological entities or the redesign of existing biological systems using engineering principles. 
  • Genetic technologies involve the manipulation, analysis, and application of DNA, RNA, and proteins to understand and conserve biological diversity.
  • These tools are increasingly being used to monitor, protect, and even revive endangered and extinct species.

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    National Sports Policy 2025

    Context

  • India, a country with immense talent and growing ambitions in the global sporting arena, is poised for a strategic transformation with the introduction of the National Sports Policy 2025.

    • Strategic Framework: 

  • Governance: Establish a robust regulatory framework for sports governance, including legal framework.
  • Private Sector Funding & support: Develop innovative financing mechanisms and engage private sector participation through PPPs and CSR.
  • Technology & Innovation: Leverage emerging technologies, including AI and data analytics, for performance tracking, research, and program implementation.
  • National Monitoring Framework: Create a national framework with well-defined benchmarks, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and time-bound targets.

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    Parliamentary Panel on Income Tax Bill Provisions

    Context

  • Recently, the Select Committee of Parliament (31-Member) tabled its report on the new Income Tax Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha.

    • Key Recommendations of the Parliamentary Panel

  • TDS Refunds: Proposed removal of strict penalty clauses against late refund claims when the taxpayer is otherwise compliant.
  • Trust Taxation: Relief for religious-cum-charitable trusts from flat 30% tax on anonymous donations.
  • GAAR Safeguards: Supports restoration of zero-tax withholding certificates for non-residents, facilitating smoother cross-border compliance.
  • Beneficial Ownership: Clearer definitions to avoid ambiguity in corporate taxation.

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    Vice-President Submits Resignation

    Context

  • The Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar becomes the  third Vice-President in India’s history to resign before completing his term, after V.V. Giri and R. Venkataraman in accordance with Article 67(a) of the Constitution of India.

    • Term of Office

  • The Vice-President holds office for a term of five years  and can resign at any time by addressing the resignation letter to the President.
  • He is also eligible for reelection to that office. 
  • Constitutional Provisions for Removal: Under Article 67(b), the Vice President can be removed through a resolution passed by a majority in the Rajya Sabha and subsequently agreed upon by the Lok Sabha. 
  • A 14-day notice is mandatory before such a resolution can be moved.

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    संक्षिप्त समाचार 22-07-2025

    संदर्भ 

  • भारतीय जीवन बीमा निगम (LIC) ने वित्त वर्ष 2024–25 में ‘बीमा सखी योजना’ के तहत महिलाओं को ₹62.36 करोड़ की राशि बतौर वृति प्रदान की।

    • ‘बीमा सखी योजना’ 

  • यह भारतीय जीवन बीमा निगम (LIC) की एक पहल है, जिसका उद्देश्य 18 से 70 वर्ष की आयु की, कक्षा 10 उत्तीर्ण महिलाओं को सशक्त बनाना है। 
  • इन महिलाओं को वित्तीय साक्षरता और बीमा जागरूकता को बढ़ावा देने के लिए विशेष प्रशिक्षण दिया जाएगा, साथ ही प्रथम तीन वर्षों तक वृति भी प्रदान किया जाएगा। 

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    भारत-यूरोपीय संघ व्यापार समझौते पर वार्ता: खाद्य सुरक्षा नियमों पर मतभेद बरकरार

    संदर्भ 

  • भारत-यूरोपीय संघ व्यापार समझौते पर वार्ता: खाद्य सुरक्षा नियमों पर मतभेद बरकरार, इसमें जोखिम आकलन और क्षेत्रीयकरण पर महत्वपूर्ण प्रगति हुई है, लेकिन सामंजस्य एवं विवाद निपटान अब भी अनसुलझे हैं।

    • पृष्ठभूमि 

  • भारत-EU संबंधों की शुरुआत 1960 के दशक से हुई, जब भारत यूरोपीय आर्थिक समुदाय के साथ राजनयिक संबंध स्थापित करने वाला प्रथम देश बना।
  • वर्षों के दौरान संबंधों का विकास हुआ, जो 2004 में औपचारिक रणनीतिक साझेदारी और 2007 में द्विपक्षीय व्यापार एवं निवेश समझौते (भारत-EU FTA) पर बातचीत की शुरुआत तक पहुंचा। 

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    संरक्षण में सिंथेटिक जीवविज्ञान

    संदर्भ 

  • वैश्विक जैव विविधता के समक्ष आवास की हानि, जलवायु परिवर्तन और प्रजातियों के विलुप्त होने के कारण गंभीर खतरे उत्पन्न होने के कारण, प्रस्ताव 133 पर 2025 IUCN कांग्रेस की परिचर्चा ने संरक्षण विज्ञान में सिंथेटिक जीव विज्ञान की भूमिका की तीव्रता से ध्यान आकर्षित लिया है।

    • सिंथेटिक जीवविज्ञान के बारे में 

  • सिंथेटिक जीवविज्ञान का तात्पर्य नए जैविक घटकों की डिज़ाइन और संरचना या वर्तमान जैविक प्रणालियों के पुनः डिज़ाइन से है, जिसे इंजीनियरिंग सिद्धांतों के आधार पर किया जाता है। 
  • आनुवंशिक तकनीकों में डीएनए, आरएनए और प्रोटीन का हेरफेर, विश्लेषण और उपयोग शामिल है, ताकि जैव विविधता को समझा और संरक्षित किया जा सके।

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