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PAN to be used as common identifier for digital systems Subject : Economy Section : Fiscal Policy Concept : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, February 1 said Permanent Account Number (PAN) will be used as a common identifier for all digital systems of specified government agencie The move would help in further […]
Vibration failure led to failure of SSLV – D1 Subject : Science and technology Section: Space Concept : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday issued an official statement explaining in detail the failure of the first development flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) in August last year. The space […]
US destroyed arms control pact – New start treaty Subject : International Relations Section: Important Events Concept : Russia has accused US for destroying weapons control agreements, after the US said Russia was not complying with their last remaining arms pact, the New START treaty. New START Treaty The New Strategic Arms Reduction […]
Accelerator fund for agri-startups Subject :Schemes Section :Agriculture Context: The government will set up an accelerator fund for agri-startups: Budget More on the News: The government will set up an accelerator fund for agri-startups to increase digital infrastructure in the rural areas and boost startups in this space. The fund will work towards […]
Remittances high, low tax payment Subject :Economy Section: Fiscal Policy Section: Context: Finance Secretary said the measures have been taken based on information that people are making high-value remittances but their tax returns are not reflecting proportionate income tax payments. More on the News: To trace high-value spending and tax avoidance by high […]
Economy transitioning to net-zero will require chemical solutions Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Context: From the chemicals industry perspective, an economic transition from fossil fuel to sustainable energy has translated to a new revenue opportunity in the past and may most likely continue to support the industry. More on the News: Chemicals’ […]
Bid to end tax anomaly between biogas, natural gas to promote green fuel Subject : Environment Section: Climate change Context: In a bid to clear the tax anomaly between biogas and natural gas when blending for use as auto fuel (compressed natural gas), Finance Minister has proposed exemption in excise duty on CNG […]
Agroecology or Agroecological farming Subject: Environment Section : Agriculture Agroecology is the study of ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems. Application of ecological principles to agroecosystems can help in developing novel management approaches and techniques in agriculture systems. The field of agroecology is not associated with any one particular method of farming, […]
Biodynamic farming Subject :Environment Section :Agriculture Biodynamic agriculture is a form of alternative agriculture based on pseudo-scientific and esoteric concepts initially developed in 1924 by Rudolf Steiner (1861–1925). It was the first of the organic farming movements. It treats soil fertility, plant growth, and livestock care as ecologically interrelated tasks, emphasizing spiritual and […]
Regenerative agriculture Subject :Environment Regenerative agriculture is a system of farming principles and practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem of the farm by placing a heavy premium on soil health with attention also paid to water management, fertilizer use, and more. It is a method of farming that improves […]