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Illegal coal mine in Gujarat Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: Three dies of asphyxiation at illegal coal mine in Gujarat. More About News: Three labourers died of asphyxiation inside an illegal coal minein Surendranagar district of Digging for low-grade coal in illegal mines found in several parts of the district. The coal is used […]
45-Day MSME Payment Rule Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Context: The SME Chamber of India has urged Finance Minister to continue the 45-day payment rule for MSMEs. Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act was introduced in the Finance Act 2023 to address delayed payments to MSMEs. Key Points: 45-Day Payment Rule: Larger […]
Union Government’s Financial Transfers to States Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Context: Tamil Nadu CM alleged the Union government is withholding funds for vital state projects. Concerns arise over tax policies reducing financial transfers to states, potentially weakening cooperative federalism. Historical Financial Transfers: Fourteenth Finance Commission (2015-16): Recommended devolving 42% of Union tax […]
6 lakh fake pollution-trading certificates unearthed in three States Sub: Env Sec: Pollution Context: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 2023 had unearthed more than 6,00,000 fake pollution-trading certificates What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates are used by companies that use plastic packaging. Certificates are generated […]
What caused the rare failure of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Context: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded SpaceX’s Falcon 9 — one of the world’s most active rockets — after the failure of its upper stage engine that stranded 20 Starlink internet satellites in a low, non-survivable […]
Nipah monoclonal antibody trials may begin in India in 2025 Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: The Indian drug regulator greenlights it, a human clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of a novel Nipah monoclonal antibody MBP1F5, which might offer immediate protection to people at risk of infection against the […]
Nobel laureate supports India’s pursuit for a neutrino lab Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Context: Nobel laureate Takaaki Kajita opens up about the parallels and contrasts between Japan and India’s quests to further research on enigmatic elementary particles called neutrinos. More About News: About 60 years ago, historic science experiments inside […]
How is India’s hunt for critical minerals going? Sub: Geo Sec: Eco Geo Context: Why are lithium, copper, cobalt, graphite and others essential for the economy’s green transition? In which States have reserves been found? Why have there been hiccups in the auction process? What lies ahead? Which country dominates global supplies? More […]
Withdrawal of Accommodation Sub: Eco Sec: Monetary Policy Why in news? State Bank of India’s economic research department said RBI will revisit its “withdrawal of accommodation” policy stance around September 2024, in line with its expectations. What does it mean? An accommodative stance means the central bank is prepared to expand the money supply to […]
Air pollution harms pollinators more than pests, study finds Sub: Environment Sec: Climate A study by researchers from University of Reading found that: Pollinators including bees, moths and butterflies experienced a 39% decline in foraging efficiency after being exposed to elevated air pollution levels. In contrast, plant-eating aphids and other pests were not […]