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Goods and Service Tax (GST)

In News Recently the Finance Minister called for debate to undertake course correction in the indirect tax regime (GST). About The recent rollback of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate ‘corrections’ on textiles will hurt the Production-Linked Incentives (PLI) scheme for the sector, the Union Finance Minister said. Current issue: GST rate structure remained […]

Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy 2022

In News The government published a draft data policy for public consultation, which says all data collected, generated, and stored by every government ministry and department will be open and shareable barring certain exceptions. Features of the Draft Indian Data Council (IDC) and India Data Office (IDO): It prescribes that a regulatory authority called the […]

Enforcement of Fundamental Duties

In News  Recently, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and states in a writ petition seeking the enforcement of the fundamental duties of citizens as enshrined in the Constitution of India. Major Reasons behind SC’s notice  The recent petition argues that citizens have a duty to uphold the ideals of the country and […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 India tells diplomats’ kin, other nationals to leave Ukraine (IR) What is the background of the Russia-Ukraine crisis? And how does it affect India’s interest? GS 3 1& 14   Centre’s loans for capex push ties our hands, say Opposition states […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Putin, Macron agree to work for a ceasefire in east Ukraine (IR) What is the present status of a diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis? Why Russia began military build-up near Ukraine, its implications for the world and India. […]

First information report (FIR)

In News The term First information report (FIR) was in the news recently.  About FIR  The term first information report (FIR) is not defined in the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, or in any other law, but in police regulations or rules, information recorded under Section 154 of CrPC is […]

Pashmina

In Context Srinagar-born fashion designer is adorning walls with eye-catching, ultra-fine pashmina shawls. About Pashmina  The word Pashmina comes from the Persian word ‘Pashm’ which means ‘soft gold. Pashmina comes from an animal fibre Cashmere, derived from the Changthangi goat of Ladakh.  It is indigenous to the high altitude regions of Leh-Ladakh and Jammu & […]

The Art of Silambam

In News Silambam classes have mushroomed across Tamil Nadu in schools, in public spaces like beaches and parks, and at martial art institutes.  About Silambam  It is a traditional martial art developed in Tamil Nadu, India.  It is originated around 1000 this ancient fighting style is mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature 400 BCE.  The name […]

Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC)

In News  The Ministry of Culture has appointed Sudha Ragunathan as a member of the Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC).  About  Central Advisory Board on Culture (CABC) has been constituted to advise the Ministry of Culture at the policy level to evolve programmes that would focus attention on the creativity at different levels of […]

Kisan Drone

In News  Prime Minister of India flagged off 100 Kisan drones as a part of the “Drone Kisan Yatra” with the aim to promote chemical-free farming in India.  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman first announced the initiative in her Budget speech earlier this month. Sitharaman added that inclusive drone development is one of the four priorities […]

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