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29Jun 2024

GST REFORMS FOR A RESURGENT INDIA

Syllabus: GS-3- GDP growth rate , economic and overall development , GST, GST Council Focus : The article focuses on the transformative impact of GST on India’s tax landscape, its achievements, unique credentials, and the critical need for further policy reforms to address existing challenges and support India’s economic growth and development. Source – FE …

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29Jun 2024

FOR A FRESH START – THE GST COUNCIL

SYLLABUS: GS 2: Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Focus: The GST Council must not lose sight of broader reforms. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was convened last week for …

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29Jun 2024

CANCER DRUGS TO BE CHEAPER IN KERALA

Why in News ? Kerala has announced a significant intervention in the pharmaceutical market aimed at reducing out-of-pocket expenditure on health. The state currently records the highest per capita out-of-pocket health expenditure in India. Source-TH About the News Availability of Drugs: The government plans to provide around 800 drugs, including expensive cancer drugs and immunosuppressants, …

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29Jun 2024

INDIA ACHIEVES ‘OUTSTANDING OUTCOME’ IN FATF EVALUATION

Why in News ? India has achieved an exceptional outcome in the 2023-24 mutual evaluation conducted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Source-TH About FATF- The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental organization established in 1989 to develop policies to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other related threats to the integrity …

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29Jun 2024

INDIA SLAMS ‘DEEPLY BIASED’ U.S. REPORT ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Why In New? India criticized the U.S. State Department’s 2023 report on International Religious Freedom, calling it “deeply biased” and a “one-sided projection of issues.” Source-TH About the News External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted that the report questioned the integrity of Indian court judgments and noted the U.S.’s own record in handling domestic …

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29Jun 2024

FRESH DATES ANNOUNCED FOR UGC-NET, 2 OTHER TESTS

Why in the news? Announcement was made last night over  alleged irregularities in the conduct of exams. About the News : UGC-NET:Original Date: Conducted on June 18, cancelled on 19th . New Dates: August 21 to September 4 Format: Computer-based test (CBT) spread across a fortnight CSIR UGC-NET:New Dates: July 25 to July 27 About …

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29Jun 2024

ROOF COLLAPSE AT DELHI AIRPORT CLAIMS ONE LIFE

Why in the news? Canopy over the forecourt collapsed due to heavy rain at  Terminal 1, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi source-TH About the News: Consequences: 1 person killed (cab driver), 6 injured, 4 cars damaged Impact on Flights:Flights arriving and departing from Terminal 1 cancelled Free refunds announced for affected passengers Weather Conditions:Recorded …

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29Jun 2024

WHY THE HURRY?

Syllabus: GS 2: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Why in the News? The new criminal laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—are set to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act …

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