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GST registered firms must geocode their addresses Subject : Governance Concept : Amid concerns over fake registrations and fraudulent availment of input tax credit under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the GST Network (GSTN) on Friday made the geocoding functionality live for all states and union territories. Geocoding, which converts an […]
Delhi-Faridabad road to host test run of hydrogen fuel-cell buses this year Subject : Science and technology Concept : Later this year, the first test runs of hydrogen-powered buses will likely be under way in Delhi followed by other States. The buses, developed under a joint venture involving Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and […]
Selective ban of messaging apps may be looked at: TRAI Subject : Governance Concept : The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) put out a consultation paper asking if it would be possible for messaging apps such as WhatsApp to be brought under a licensing framework, and whether such apps can be banned […]
AIIB says internal review found ‘no evidence’ of China influence Subject : International Organisations Concept : The China-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said Friday there was “no evidence” it was dominated by Beijing’s ruling Communist Party, as it released a review into explosive claims made by a former executive. Asian Infrastructure Investment […]
Playing of the national anthem and laws Subject : Governance Concept : In a recent incident, an executive magistrate in Srinagar sent 11 men to jail after they were detained for allegedly not rising for the National Anthem at an event. The magistrate said that the men had violated the law and could […]
Government to share PM Gati Shakti data Subject : Economy Concept : The government is working out a mechanism to share data with industry and potential investors about multi-modal connectivity as well as other physical and social infrastructure captured on the PM Gati Shakti platform. Details The Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM […]
Words like fake, false, misleading in IT Rules problematic Subject : Governance Concept : Constitutional validity of the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 is being questioned in the Bombay High Court. Information Technology Amendment Rules, 2023 Online gaming intermediaries must make efforts to not give a platform […]
How Amazon deforestation rates have fallen since Bolsonaro Subject :Environment Section: Climate Change Context: After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6 per cent during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data. Details: From January to June the […]
United Nations International Maritime Organization agrees to reach net zero “by or around” 2050 Subject :Environment Section: Climate Change Context: Maritime countries upgraded their Greenhouse House Gas (GHG) emissions strategy to reach net zero “by or around” 2050 without specifying a definite year and taking into account different national circumstances, at the conclusion […]
Delhi HC dismisses PepsiCo’s plea against revocation order on its IPR certificate for potato variety Subject :Science and Technology Section: IPR Context: The Delhi High Court on July 5, 2023, dismissed an appeal filed by PepsiCo India Holdings (PIH) against a 2021 order that had revoked the PVP (plant variety protection) certificate granted […]