GST Appellate Tribunal Context: Recently, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman administered the oath of office to Justice (Retd.) Sanjaya Kumar Mishra, appointing him as the inaugural President of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT). Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Highlights: The GSTAT, established under the Central Goods […]
West Nile Virus Context: The Kerala government has issued an alert in the state following reports of West Nile fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection, with one death and eight cases reported in Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Thrissur districts. Relevance: GS-02 (Health) Key Highlights: Diagnostic Process: The […]
India-Jordan Ties Context: A three-member delegation from the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF) visited Southern Naval Command, Kochi, and the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. Relevance: GS-3 (Defence & Security) Details: The visit aimed to enhance military training exchanges between India and Jordan, following a decision made […]
India- Nepal Dispute Context: The Government of Nepal plans to issue a new Rs-100 currency note featuring territories claimed by both Nepal and India, including areas like Lipulekh, Kalapani, and Limpiyadhura, which are under Indian control. Relevance: GS-02 (International Relations) Key Highlights: Historical Dispute: Both […]
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system Context: Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system. Relevance: GS-03 (Security) Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system: It is developed by the Defence Research and Development […]
Identification of a Distinct Bacterial Subtype Context: Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center discovered a distinct subtype of Fusobacterium bacteria, named Fna C2, which is notably abundant in colorectal cancer (CRC) tumors. Relevance: GS-03 (Science and technology) Details: Association with Rising CRC Incidence: With […]
46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting Context: India is gearing up to host the esteemed 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) in 2024. Relevance: GS-3 (Science and Technology) About: The Ministry of Earth […]
Mining Sector Records Remarkable Production Growth in FY 2023-24 Context: The mining sector in India has witnessed notable growth in the production of key minerals and aluminium. Relevance: GS-03 (Economy) Details: The index of mineral production for March 2024 reached 156.1, marking a 1.2% increase […]
India-Nigeria Joint Trade Committee Holds Second Session in Abuja Context: The second session of the India-Nigeria Joint Trade Committee convened in Abuja to discuss recent developments in bilateral trade and investment relations. Both parties recognized the significant untapped potential for expanding cooperation further. Relevance: GS-02 […]
India press freedom score fell over the last year: RSF Context: India’s score in the World Press Freedom Index declined over the past year, dropping from 36.62 to 31.28, according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Despite an improvement in rank from 161 in 2023 to […]