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Stealth frigates from Russia to be delivered in September 2024, February 2025 Subject: Science and tech Sec: Defence Context: In October 2016, India and Russia signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement for the four stealth frigates, two directly imported and two to be manufactured by Goa Shipyard Limited. More about News: After a series of […]
World’s rarest whale may have washed up on beach in New Zealand Subject: Environment Sec: species in news Context: The spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. No one knows how many there are, what they eat, or even where they live in the vast expanse of the […]
ISRO has a problem: many rockets, but too few satellites to launch Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Context: Indian space programme used to follow a supply-driven model: ISRO would launch satellites and then look for customers for services provided by the satellites. This changed to a demand-driven model in 2019-2020, in […]
India Urges Russia to Address Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Trade Sub: Economy Sec: External Sector India’s Request: India is urging Russia to address non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in sectors such as marine products and pharmaceuticals. The aim is to boost Indian exports and reduce the trade imbalance between the two countries. Bilateral Trade Target: […]
Rising EPFO and NPS Subscribers Point to Surge in Formal Jobs Sub: Economy Sec: Unemployment and Inflation Context: Formal employment in India is increasing, as evidenced by the significant rise in new subscribers to both the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and the National Pension System (NPS). This trend indicates growing formalization […]
SC to consider setting up bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as money bills Sub: Polity Sec: Parliament and legislature Context: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a submission for setting up a constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the validity of passage of laws like the Aadhaar Act […]
Daily Prelims Notes 16 July 2024 Table Of Contents SC to consider setting up bench to hear pleas against passage of laws as money bills Rising EPFO and NPS Subscribers Point to Surge in Formal Jobs India Urges Russia to Address Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Trade ISRO has a problem: many rockets, but […]
Daily Prelims Notes 15 July 2024 Table Of Contents Union Government’s Financial Transfers to States 45-Day MSME Payment Rule Illegal coal mine in Gujarat Centre to amend rules on mandatory declaration of product details on bulk retail packets BSI documents wild flowers along the ancient Silk Route in Sikkim and Kalimpong Operation Dhanush II Corporate […]
Corporate tax cut Sub: Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Context: Opposition party alleged that the corporate tax cut has put over Rs 2 lakh crore in the pockets of billionaires, while the middle class continues to bear the weight of heavy taxation in light of CBDT data. Data released by Central Board of Direct […]
Operation Dhanush II Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Why in news? The Army has kicked off an anti-militancy drive in Kupwara named ‘Operation Dhanush’ to counter infiltration bids from across the LoC to Kashmir valley. The operation was launched in the wake of increased militant attacks on security forces in the Jammu region. […]