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Why in the News ? The Lok Sabha has passed the Finance Bill 2025, introducing zero income tax for income up to ₹12 lakh under the new tax regime. The Bill also focuses on tariff rationalization, boosting domestic manufacturing, and supporting startups with extended benefits. Key Provisions of the Finance Bill 2025: Tax Benefits: Under …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, allowing private universities in the state for the first time. This marks a policy shift, balancing public and private investment to retain students and enhance higher education. Policy Change and Background: The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed the Kerala …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? NPCI BHIM Services Ltd. (NBSL) launched BHIM 3.0 with enhanced features, including bill splitting, family expense tracking, and assigned payments. The rollout will be phased, with full availability expected by April 2025, improving digital payment convenience and security. New Features and Enhancements: NPCI BHIM Services Ltd. (NBSL), a subsidiary of …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Supreme Court is examining whether constitutional courts can mandate a time limit for Speakers to decide disqualification petitions under the anti-defection law. The case arises from delays in ruling on BRS MLAs’ defection to Congress in Telangana. About the Supreme Court’s Question on Timely Decisions: The Supreme Court questioned whether …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & InterventionsInternational Treaties & Agreements GS-3: Renewable Energy Focus: The Indian government’s Mission LiFE initiative has introduced Water Green Credits, modeled after carbon credits, to promote water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and efficient usage. This market-driven mechanism aims to address India’s alarming groundwater depletion by incentivizing industries, farmers, and individuals to optimize …
Read MoreWhy in News ? The Indian Navy announced AI-KEYME and IOS Sagar, two major maritime initiatives with African nations to counter piracy, enhance regional security, and strengthen India’s strategic ties. These exercises align with India’s MAHASAGAR initiative, reinforcing its role in the Indian Ocean Region. India’s Strategic Maritime Engagement with Africa: The Indian Navy has …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A recent study by Sustainable Futures Collaborative (SFC) and leading global universities highlights that India’s Heat Action Plans (HAPs) lack long-term strategies. Despite covering 23 states, gaps in implementation, coordination, and funding hinder effective heat resilience measures, raising concerns amid rising heat-related fatalities. Key Findings of the Study: The study …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Telangana Socio-Economic Outlook 2025 has raised concerns over increasing nighttime heat stress in Hyderabad due to the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. The city is experiencing significantly higher nighttime temperatures than its rural surroundings due to rapid urbanization and infrastructure growth. Causes of the Urban Heat Island Effect: Urbanization …
Read MoreWhy in the News? DNA fingerprinting, based on polymorphisms and STR analysis, is crucial for forensic investigations, ancestry tracing, and disaster victim identification. Recent advancements have enabled DNA extraction from 65,000-year-old remains, offering insights into ancient human genetics and forensic science. How DNA Fingerprinting Works DNA fingerprinting is a technique that identifies individuals using their …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has initiated an in-house inquiry into Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma following allegations that bundles of currency notes were found at his official residence after a fire on March 14, 2024. A three-member panel will investigate the matter. Judiciary’s In-House Inquiry Mechanism: …
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