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NEWS:Thousands of forest rights titles ‘vanish’ in Chhattisgarh records GS-2 governance Chhattisgarh’s forest rights records reveal ’vanishing’ titles, raising concerns over FRA implementation and tribal welfare, as discrepancies emerge via RTI. Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. Rights Recognized B. Eligibility Criteria NEWS:Government revises export promotion plan, […]
NEWS:Public Accounts Committee (PAC) urges review of ’perpetual’ highway tolls after cost recovery advocating reduction or elimination. GS-2 polity and governance Constitution Functions NEWS:Gross tax receipts dip 3.9% amid rise in refunds GS-3 economy India’s gross direct tax receipts decline 1.9% to ₹7.99 lakh crore amid 9.8% surge in refunds. Types of Tax 1. Based […]
NEWS:Equity investors stay put even as ‘smart money’ leaves India GS-3 economy July 2025 saw a sharp rise in domestic equity mutual fund inflows even as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and company promoters reduced their stakes in Indian equities, indicating a divergence in investment sentiment. Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) refers to […]
NEWS:The Security Cabinet of Israel has approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to expand military operations and seize control of Gaza City GS-2 international relation despite mounting international condemnation over the humanitarian crisis and allegations of genocide. The decision has drawn criticism from close allies, global leaders, human rights organisations, and former Israeli officials. Israel-Palestine […]
NEWS:Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jrs state visit to India concluded with the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement GS-2 international relation signalling a deepening of bilateral ties amidst growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific and China’s assertiveness. ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement was signed at the 7th ASEAN Economic Ministers-India […]
NEWS:The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff plus penalties on Indian imports GS-2 international relation citing India’s continued defense and energy ties with Russia and persistent trade barriers. This comes amid stalled negotiations on a mini trade deal and growing friction in India-U.S. economic relations. Tariff Barriers Tariff barriers are government-imposed taxes on imports that […]
NEWS:Clearing the air on ‘citizenship’ in Bihar poll roll revision GS-2 governance The Election Commission of India (ECI) is conducting citizenship verification during Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, prompting debate despite constitutional and statutory clarity that only Indian citizens are eligible to vote or contest elections. NEWS:Understanding Russia’s Taliban gauntlet GS-2 international […]
NEWS:Decoding ECI’s counter affidavit on SIR GS-2 governance The Election Commission of India (ECI) has submitted a counter affidavit in the Supreme Court defending the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, which has triggered concerns over its legal validity and potential voter exclusion. Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Need for Special Intensive […]
NEWS:India UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) signed GS-2 international relation The agreement eliminates tariffs on major Indian exports like textiles, leather, and footwear while benefiting UK luxury goods. Signing was planned on July 24 during PM Modi’s UK visit CETA vs. UK-India FTA Key aspects of the India-UK FTA Purpose: To enhance trade, investment, and economic cooperation […]
NEWS:Poll panel has to hold election of Vice-President immediately GS-2 polity and governance Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation due to health reasons has created a mid-term constitutional vacancy, requiring the Election Commission to conduct a fresh election immediately, as per constitutional provisions NEWS:How different constitutional drafts imagined India GS-2 polity and governance Before the adoption of […]
NEWS:U.S. adds TRF to terror list for Pahalgam strike GS-2 international relation In response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the United States designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), affirming India-U.S. counter-terrorism cooperation. NEWS:Indian inequality and the World Bank’s claims A recent […]
NEWS:Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla successfully completed a two-week mission to the International Space Station (ISS) GS-3 science and technology NEWS:Akash Prime Successfully Tested in Ladakh by Army GS-3 internal security The Indian Army successfully tested the Akash Prime air defence system in high-altitude conditions in Ladakh, marking a major step in enhancing India’s indigenous air […]
