In Context India faces uncertainty over timely deliveries of defence supplies in the near future due tensions escalating between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis. About  Russia is the second largest arms exporter in the world, following only the United States.  In the five-year period between 2016 and 2020 America’s share in the […]

In News  The Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue in February was 26% higher than pre-pandemic levels, the Finance Ministry said. About the latest trend Revenues from import of goods were 38% higher year-on-year. Revenues from domestic transactions (including import of services) were 12% higher than the revenues from these sources during 2021. A […]

In Context  Odisha government has planned to run the Sun Temple completely on solar energy Konark is going to be the first model town in Odisha to shift from grid dependency to green energy. About  Konark Sun Temple Location:  Konark is situated at a comfortable distance from the famous religious and tourist centre of Puri […]

In News Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is preparing to launch Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS). Minimum Assured Return Scheme (MARS) Aim:  To have a separate scheme that can offer a guaranteed minimum rate of return to NPS subscribers, especially those who are risk averse.  Currently, the NPS gives returns annually, based on […]

In News  Investments in the Indian capital market through Participatory notes (P-notes) dropped to ?87,989 crore at the end of January and experts believe that foreign investors will continue with their negative stance amid the Ukraine crisis. About Participatory notes (P-notes) P-Notes are financial instruments required by investors or hedge funds to invest in Indian […]

In News Turkey is activating the Montreux Convention in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. About Meaning: Turkey is set to implement an international convention on naval passage through two of its strategic straits, which would allow them to limit the movement of Russian warships between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. Significance of […]

In News Cash-strapped Egypt has increased transit fees for ships passing through the Suez Canal with hikes of up to 10%. About The Suez Canal is an artificial sea-level waterway running north to south across the Isthmus of Suez in Egypt, to connect the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. The canal separates the African […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1   GST revenues cross 1.3 lakh crore in Feb. (Economy) What are the main features of GST,Legislative Basis Of GST,Advantages of GST,Challenges associated with it and what needs to be done to tackle them? GS 2 8 The Ukraine war, […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 Why student’s death challenges Indian evacuation, diplomacy on world stage (IR) Know about the Russia-Ukraine crisis,India’s concern How India’s evacuation exercise faces a challenge?and what lies ahead ? GS 2 8   Bracing for exodus of 4 mn refugees from ukraine […]

In News Each year World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27th. World NGO Day  About: It is an international day dedicated to recognize, celebrate and honour all non-governmental and nonprofit organisations, and the people behind them that contribute to the society all year around. History: The World NGO (Non-Governmental Organisations) Day assumed its official […]