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5 Years of Goods and Services Tax (GST)

In Context Five years after the Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into force, the much-debated indirect tax regime seems to be finally stabilising.  Objectives and need of GST The reasons for adopting a single rate structure in most countries are to have a simple tax system, prevent misclassifications and litigations arising therefrom, and to […]

NIPUN Scheme

In News Recently, the government launched the NIPUN (National Initiative for Promoting Upskilling of Nirman workers) scheme to train over 1 lakh construction workers. More about the scheme: The project NIPUN is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) under its flagship scheme of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission […]

Anti-defection Law

In News Recently the political development in Maharashtra saw a group of MLAs defecting from the state legislative assembly. Anti-defection Law: Origin: Aaya Ram Gaya Ram was a phrase that became popular in Indian politics after a Haryana MLA Gaya Lal changed his party thrice within the same day in 1967.   The anti-defection law was […]

Standard for Artificial Intelligence (AI)Ethics

In Context  UNESCO’s global agreement on the ethics of AI can guide governments and companies alike. What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? It is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs.  The historical evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) dates back to the year 1996 when Deep Blue AI defeated the then […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3   1& 10   Armed forces chief’s will brief PM today on Agnipath Scheme Agnipath between the lines  (Defence) What are the features of the Agnipath scheme?What benefits will be extended to Agniveers?Concerns over Agnipath scheme and ways to handle them . […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 3 1   First set of Agniveers will join service in June 2023, says Army (Defence ) Why India needs ‘Agnipath’ and ‘Agniveers’ and their significance  GS 3 5 Rare dragonfly spotted in Kerala for first time (Species in News) Learn facts related […]

International Day of Yoga

In Context The 8th edition of the International Day of Yoga is being observed across the world.  About the International Day of Yoga It is celebrated every year on June 21 across the world to spread awareness about the benefits of yoga for health and well-being. The International Day of Yoga aims to raise awareness […]

Operation Sankalp

In News INS Trikand is currently deployed in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman as part of Operation Sankalp. On an average 16 Indian-flagged merchant vessels are being provided safe passage each day in the Gulf region. About the Mission Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations, code named Op SANKALP, in the Gulf Region on […]

First notification for recruitment of Agniveers

In News Recently, the Indian Army issued the first notification for recruitment of Agniveers under the Agnipath scheme. About  Registration will be opened from July 2022 onwards by respective AROs [Army Recruiting Office] for Agniveer general duty, Agniveer technical, Agniveer technical (aviation/ammunition examiner), Agniveer clerk/store keeper technical, Agniveer tradesman 10th pass and Agniveer tradesman 8th […]

Spiny Horntail

In News  Recently , Rare dragonfly named Spiny Horntail was discovered in the Kottiyoor forests of Kannur of Kerala. Image Courtesy:TH About  The species that is known to be endemic to the Western Ghats was discovered in Maharashtra earlier this year. Prior to their finding, the dragonfly genus Burma Gomphus was represented by three species […]