National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) Context: Recently, National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT) has concluded fund-raising through ’InvIT Round-3’ for National Highway stretches of an aggregate length of 889 km at an Enterprise Value of over Rs. 16,000 crore. Relevance: GS-3 (Economy) Key Highlights: NHAI’s recent […]
Upholding Electoral Integrity: Understanding the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951 Context: Recently, the principal opposition party files an official complaint with the Election Commission, seeking action against the Prime Minister for allegedly invoking religion to create division among communities. The opposition also alleged […]
Growth in Net Direct Tax Collections Context: India’s net direct tax collections surged by 17.7% in the fiscal year 2023-24, reaching ₹19.58 lakh crore. This growth slightly exceeded the revised estimates for the year. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Facts for Prelims: Personal income tax and corporate […]
Glycemic Index Context: Recently, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) developed a portable, affordable glycemic index (GI) sensor that can determine the GI of different food sources in real-time. Relevance: GS02 (Health) Highlights: Importance of Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load […]
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Context: Recently, The southern bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) have found the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAs) in Chennai Waterbodies. PFAs are known to have adverse health effects such as liver damage, hormonal imbalance, immune system effects, […]
Removal of Age Limit for purchasing health insurance policies Context: Recently, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) decided to remove the age limit for purchasing health insurance policies. It is a significant step towards inclusivity in healthcare coverage. This move acknowledges the healthcare […]
CBDT Signs 125 Advance Pricing Agreements Context: Recently, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recorded a milestone by signing 125 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2023-24, the highest ever in any financial year. Relevance: GS-02 (Polity) Highlights: This includes 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) […]
Exercise LAMITIYE – 2024 Context: Recently, Indian Army contingent had participated in the joint military exercise “Exercise LAMITIYE – 2024“. The exercise involved the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). It marked the tenth edition of the biennial event since its inception in […]
Green Credit Programme (GCP) Why in News? The Green Credit Programme (GCP), designed to promote afforestation in degraded forest lands for green credits, is under scrutiny due to concerns about prioritizing financial gains over ecosystem restoration. The Union Environment Ministry aims to address these concerns […]
Exercise Tiger Triumph – 24 Context: Recently, Exercise Tiger Triumph, a military exercise between the United States and India that focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) was conducted from 18 to 31 March 2024. Relevance: GS-02 (International Relations) About Ex Tiger Triumph : […]