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EoUs and SEZs to get RoDTEP sops until September 30 Subject: Economy Section: External sector The announcement made by the Centre regarding the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme includes the eligibility of outbound shipments from Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Export Oriented Units (EOUs) for tax refunds. This […]
India-EFTA Free Trade Agreement Subject: Economy Section: External sector Parties Involved: India and the four-nation European Free Trade Association (EFTA). EFTA includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Signing Date: Expected to be signed on March 10, after long negotiations. Aim of the Agreement: Increase trade and investment flows between India and EFTA countries. […]
Department of Consumer Affairs conducts Stakeholders Meeting on Right to Repair Portal India Subject: Schemes Context: The Hon’ble Prime Minister envisioned the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for the Environment) for replacing ‘use-and-dispose’ economy — with a ‘circular economy’ promoting ‘mindful and deliberate utilization’ in place of mindless and wasteful consumption. More on news: Circular […]
Murmu presents President’s Standard and Colors to four IAF units Subject: Polity Section: Msc Context: President Droupadi Murmu on March 8 presented the President’s Standard’s to two fighter squadrons of IAF and President’s Colors to two formations at Hindon Air Force station. More on news: This is the first time in the history […]
EU will open sea corridor to send aid from Cyprus to Gaza amid famine fears Subject: IR Section: Places in news Context: The EU has announced the imminent opening of a sea corridor from Cyprus to Gaza, aiming to prevent a famine that has already begun to claim lives. Amalthea Initiative: Started under […]
Two key RTI portals under ‘emergency maintenance’ Subject: Polity Section: Legislation in news Context: The Union government’s RTI Online portal, crucial for submitting Right to Information applications, has been temporarily unavailable due to “emergency maintenance” this week, complicating access to previously filed applications. Details: Concurrently, the Election Commission’s separate RTI portal fixed a […]
Meghalaya’s Byrnihat most polluted ‘city’ in India Subject: Environment Section: Pollution Context: In February, Byrnihat, an industrial town on the Meghalaya-Assam border, was identified as India’s most polluted city according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Details of the report findings: This report, highlighting the […]
Backed by BrahMos, the Navy’s Minicoy base to keep watch over the Arabian Sea Subject: Geography Section: Mapping INS Jatayu: The Indian Navy is significantly enhancing its capabilities with the establishment of INS Jatayu on Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep. This new base will feature advanced radar systems, jetties, an airfield, and coastal batteries […]
Daily Prelims Notes 8 March 2024 Table Of Contents Shiv Sena row | Supreme Court asks whether Maharashtra Speaker contradicted verdict Centre to rope in ISRO to provide Internet in 80 remote tribal villages AI knowledge consortium formed by 12 organisations A bold step towards a cervical cancer-free future As Big Tech scrambles […]
Global Banking Regulators Crack Down on G-SIBs Subject: Economy Section: Monetary Policy Background: Globally systemic banks (G-SIBs) are required to hold more capital than smaller domestic banks due to their systemic importance. This distinction is based on various factors, determining the “bucket” they fall into, and consequently, the extra capital they must hold. […]