In News Recently, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has promised to provide $5.33 billion over the next four years to address problems related to biodiversity worldwide. Why is it Needed? Less funding:  Earlier, a group of countries including Argentina and Brazil and Gabon, called for developed countries to provide at least $100 billion a year, […]

In News Recently, the government of India announced the launch of the pilot phase of open network for digital commerce (ONDC) in five cities. More In News  The aim of this drive is to democratise the country’s fast growing digital e-commerce space that is currently dominated by the two U.S.-headquartered firms — Amazon and Walmart.  […]

In News  Recently ,The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued detailed guidelines on the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rule for Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) such as cryptocurrencies . More In News  It laid down the various scenarios under which tax would be applicable and on whom the onus of deduction would lie. The […]

In News The Prime Minister launched a new portal – NIRYAT (National Import-Export Record for Yearly Analysis of Trade) . About NIRYAT  It is developed as a one stop platform for stakeholders to get all necessary information related to India’s foreign trade. It will deal with the import and export analysis  of India. It will […]

In News Recently ,NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) launched GSAT-24 in its first “demand-driven” communication satellite mission post space sector reforms. ’Demand-driven’ basically means when a satellite is launched, one will know who the end customers are going to be and what’s the kind of utilisation and commitment so that you have very effective utilisation of […]

In News  Goa is celebrating the Sao Joao festival on 24 June . About Sao Joao  Every monsoon the Sao Joao feast is celebrated with grandeur and gaiety. It is dedicated to St. John the Baptist is celebrated  as the Sao Joao feast in Goa.  It is one of the most important festivals of the […]

In News The Santhal community is in the spotlight after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nominated one of the community leaders Droupadi Murmu to the highest constitutional position in the country. About  Santhal is the third largest scheduled tribe community in the country after Gond and Bhil. The word ‘Santhal’ is derived from two words; […]

In News Recently, the Odisha CM gifted the Pattachitra painting to Pope Francis in Vatican City.  More about Pattachitra painting: Origin: This form of art is closely related to the cult of Shri Jagannath and the temple traditions in Puri.  It is believed to have originated as early as the 12th century Region:  The art […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   BRICS supports dialogue between Russia, Ukraine (International Relations) Know about BRICS ,importance of BRICS in the post-pandemic global economic recovery and key takeaways from the BRICS summit. GS 2 8 A turning point for Ukraine and its women’s rights  (International […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   3 Modi listening, Xi: Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation must be abandoned (International Relations ) What are the outcomes of the recent BRICS meeting ?their relevance in the present scenario . GS 3 3 Consumption basket expanded, revamped consumer expenditure survey […]