In News  Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi represents the Assembly constituency of Chamkaur Sahib, which is of significance in Sikh history as well as contemporary politics. It was in the news recently when the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) gave it to the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) amidst opposition from leaders in Punjab. About  It […]

Context  The tax buoyancy in Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues poses a concern. About  For this, the ministerial panel to be constituted under the GST Council is likely to also carry out a review of the key tax slabs under the indirect tax regime.  This will be in addition to rate rationalisation, correction of […]

In News Recently, the Supreme court has introduced the “Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records” (FASTER) system. What is the FASTER System? The FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records) system proposes transmission of e-authenticated copies of interim orders, stay orders, bail orders and records of proceedings to the duty-holders for compliance and […]

In News NHPC’s 510 MW Teesta-V Power Station located in the Himalayan State of Sikkim has been conferred with the prestigious Blue Planet Prize by International Hydropower Association (IHA). The power station has been built, owned and operated by NHPC. Teesta-V Power Station The power station has been built, owned and operated by NHPC. The […]

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   Modi, Biden talk of a new phase in relations   (IR) What is the significance and agenda of recent bilateral talks between India and the USA? know about India -US relations  GS 2 1 HC remarks on EWS quota […]

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1 India-US ties about democratic values, diversity: Joe Biden to Narendra Modi (IR) What are the key outcomes of the PM’s visit to the USA? What are the key areas of Indo-US cooperation? How can India leverage its huge American diaspora? GS […]

In News A US intelligence officer travelling with the CIA Director has reported symptoms of Havana Syndrome while the two were in India. About This is the first instance of the phenomenon being reported in India, at least on record, and could have diplomatic implications. India’s Stand: India is not in possession of any such […]

In News FSSAI has mandated to reduce the limit of industrially produced trans-fat, it must not be more than 2%.  The step has been taken to make the country free from the industrially produced trans fats by the year 2022, a year ahead of the World Health Organisation guidelines. About The FSSAI has capped the […]

In News The Ministry of Women and Child Development has been promoting the establishment of ‘Poshan Vatikas’ across the country. About Poshan Vatikas Aim: To provide a fresh supply of fruits, vegetables and even medicinal plants, especially in aspirational districts.  Ministry: The Ministry of Women and Child Development  Meaning: It literally translates to nutri-gardens. Atmanirbhar […]

In News The meeting of foreign ministers from the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries has been cancelled.  The meeting was set to be held in New York on 25 September 2021. It was to be hosted by Nepal. The suspected reason may be disagreement among the member states over the participation of […]