In News The Union government intends to launch a scheme — named PM PRANAM — to reduce the use of chemical fertilizers by incentivising states. Key Highlights Aim:  To bring down the subsidy burden on chemical fertilisers, which is estimated to reach Rs 2.25 lakh crore in 2022-23 — 39 percent higher than last year’s […]

In News Recently, PSU banks gave digital lending a push as part of the EASE reform agenda.  About the news   They have cleared digital lending of Rs 83,091 crore in the financial year ending March 2022. As part of EASE 4.0 reforms, state-owned banks were asked to focus on digital lending, co-lending with non-banking firms, […]

In News Recently, India’s net direct tax collections have crossed 7 lakh crores so far this year which is 23.33% higher than the same period last year signalling a clear post-pandemic rebound in the economy.  Recent data  Corporate taxes inflow is over a half of the collection at 3, 68,484 crores.  Personal Income Tax and […]

In News  The Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) Virus that has killed at least 50,000 cattle in India this year may be structurally different from the version of the virus prevalent in India in 2019. It is raising questions on whether the new vaccine being developed for safeguarding cattle may be adequately protective. Lumpy Skin Disease […]

In News  The Caracal is struggling to survive, although both species (Cheetahs) had a similar distribution in the past.  The caracal is on the verge of extinction in India and it is essential to find suitable areas to conserve it About Asiatic caracal  Scientific Name: Caracall caracal schmitzi  It is an elusive medium-sized and locally […]

In Context The Eklavya Model Residential Schools have been facing teacher shortage.  About 4,000 teachers have been appointed across the 378 schools, of which nearly 70 per cent are either contractual teachers or on deputation from state government schools. Shortage of Teachers According to the guidelines issued to states in 2020 by NESTS, each school […]

In News Recently, China blocked a joint India-U.S. attempt to put a Pakistan-based terrorist on the UN Security Council’s 1267 list, placing a hold on the proposal to add Lashkar-e-Taiba ‘commander’ Sajid Mir, who is wanted for the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, as well as attacks in the U.S. and Denmark. About    The UNSC resolution […]

In News  Recently,Samarkand hosted the 22nd Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation for its member states and Council of Heads  Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the SCO Summit was cancelled in the last two years. Samarkand  It is located in the Zarefshan River valley in the Southeastern region of Uzbekistan. The name Samarkand is derived […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   Net direct tax kitty crosses ?7 lakh crore  (Economy) Know about Taxation system in India and Government Initiatives in this context .:   GS 2 1 Lumpy skin disease virus different from 2019 version   (Health) Learn facts related […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 3 Quotas: Govt to set up panel to study status of Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and Islam (Polity and Governance) Know about the government’s decision to constitute a national commission to study the social, economic and educational status of members of […]