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Government’s plans to raise duty on non-essential goods

In News the government is planning to regulate imports of “non-essential items” through hikes in import duties because a slowdown in exports is being seen as a cause of concern in the context of a widening trade deficit.  Import duty It is also known as customs duty, tariff, import tax, or import tariff. It is […]

INS Mormugao

In News  The second of the Project 15B stealth-guided missile destroyers built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), INS Mormugao (Pennant D67), was commissioned into the Indian Navy. INS Mormugao History: Named after the historic port city of Goa on the west coast. Launched on September 17, 2016, and commenced sea trials in 2021, coinciding […]

Quantum computing

In News The 2022 Nobel Prize for physics was awarded for work that rigorously tested and paved the way for its applications in computing which shows the importance of Quantum computing in contemporary times. What is Quantum Computing? Meaning: Quantum computers mimic the behaviour of atoms and subatomic particles to drastically increase processing speed.  These […]

Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

In News Recently, India pushed for a new fund to reverse biodiversity loss at the U.N. biodiversity conference (COP-15) in Canada’s Montreal. Key Points of CBD CoP 15 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF):  The draft GBF, set to replace the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, comprises 22 targets and four goals proposed for 2030—a stepping stone to the […]

North East Integration

In News Recently, in  the North East Council (NEC) meeting, the PM of India has said that red cards have been shown to challenges in the Northeast region, including corruption, political nepotism and unrest. Centre’s Stand and Efforts The government is working towards bringing peace in the region and in solving the conflicts. E.g., ongoing […]

Decriminalisation of offences under GST

In News Recently, the 48th GST Council meeting was held which recommended decriminalising certain offences under Section 132 of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. ? There were also some other recommendations which included for the facilitation of trade, include an increased threshold of the amount of tax for prosecution, reducing the […]

Hurdles in Counter-terrorism cooperation

In News  Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar chaired a UN Security Council meeting that focused on terrorism. Terrorism  It encompasses a range of complex threats. We focus on identifying terrorists and preventing their activities. Major Hurdles to better counterterrorism cooperation, State support for financing terror Multilateral mechanisms that are opaque and agenda-driven […]

Scramjet Engine

In News Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the Hot Test of Scramjet Engine. What is a Scramjet Engine? A scramjet (supersonic-combustion ramjet) is a ramjet engine in which the airflow through the engine remains supersonic, or greater than the speed of sound.  A scramjet has no shock cone and slows […]

Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) Mission

In News  Recently, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched with the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) spacecraft. About SWOT  Satellite SWOT will cover the entire Earth’s surface between 78 degrees south and 78 degrees north latitude at least once every 21 days, sending back about one terabyte of unprocessed data per day.  The satellite […]

GI Tag to Gamosa and Five Agricultural Products

In News  Recently ,’ Gamocha‘ and Five agricultural products of Kerala have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status. About Gamosa  A ‘gamocha’ literally means a towel and is a handwoven rectangular cotton piece of cloth with red borders and different designs and motifs. It is traditionally offered to elders and guests as a mark of […]

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