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Status of RoDTEP Scheme and US Anti-subsidy Duties Subject: Economy Section: External Sector Scheme Overview: The popular Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for exporters in India is not set to be reworked by the Centre. US Antisubsidy Duties Imposition: Despite the US government imposing ant subsidy duties against […]
Expansion of Activities at International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Government’s Decision: The government has expanded the scope of activities permissible at the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). Inclusion of Services: A gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Finance has included additional services as part of financial services […]
Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) Withdraw from Debt VRR Segment: Reasons and Impact Subject: Economy Section: External sector Withdrawal Amount: FPIs have pulled out ₹8,089 crore from the debt Voluntary Retention Route (VRR) segment after four consecutive years of inflows. Reasons for Withdrawal: Lack of Investment Opportunities: FPIs cite a dearth of opportunities to […]
PM Modi launches new rooftop solar power scheme: What it is, why it is needed Subject: Schemes Section: Environment Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, 2024, announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems. About ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’: […]
India to send industry delegation for copper mining opportunities in Zambia Subject: Geography Section: Economic Geography Context: The Indian Mines Ministry is planning to send an industry delegation to Zambia to discuss potential copper exploration and mining projects. Key Indian companies like Vedanta and its subsidiary Hindustan Zinc, Ola Electric, and LOHUM (a […]
Two new mammalian species added to Kaziranga’s fauna Subject: Environment Section: Species in news Context: Two new mammalian species have been added to the list of fauna in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, the primary address of the one-horned rhinoceros on earth. Details: The two mammals are the elusive binturong (Arctictis […]
Majority of U.S. States remain frozen as Arctic weather extreme leaves its mark Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: Sub-freezing temperatures and dangerous road conditions have led to at least 72 deaths in the U.S. this January, with states as far south as Texas and Florida affected by deadly arctic weather. Many of the […]
GSI formulates 1055 programs for field season 2024-25, focus on strategic and critical minerals like lithium Subject: Geography Section: Climatology Context: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has planned 1055 scientific programs for its 2024-25 Field Season, including 392 mineral development projects, which cover G2, G3, G4, and offshore explorations. Details: A significant […]
World’s biggest iceberg battered by waves as it heads north Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Context: The iceberg named A23a is nearly more than twice the size of Greater London. After decades stuck to the Antarctic ocean floor, it is now heading north on what could be its final journey. More About News: A23a first broke off the Antarctic coast in 1986, making it the world’s oldest iceberg as well as its largest. The iceberg, which is up to 400 metres thick in places, is currently drifting between Elephant Island and the South Orkney islands. It contains an estimated […]
Russia blames Kyiv for attack on gas terminal at Baltic Sea port Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for an attack that started a fire at a gas terminal at the Baltic port of Ust-Luga. About Baltic Sea: It is part of the North Atlantic Ocean, situated in […]