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08Apr 2024

UNNECESSARILY COMPLEX’ GST NEEDS URGENT REFORM: KELKAR

Why in the news? Vijay Kelkar calls for urgent GST reform, advocating a single 12% rate and equitable revenue sharing with local governments. source:slideserve About the Proposal for Single GST Rate: Advocates adoption of a single GST rate of 12%, shared equally among all tiers of government, to streamline tax structure. Highlights success of countries …

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08Apr 2024

ATTACK BY PARAMILITARY FORCES IN SUDAN’S VILLAGE KILLS 25, WOUNDS 200.

Why in the news? Paramilitary attack in Sudan’s Um Adam village kills 25 and wounds 200, escalating the ongoing conflict in the region. source:theeconomist About the Paramilitary Attack in Sudan: Sudanese paramilitary forces conducted an assault on a village south of Khartoum, resulting in 25 deaths and 200 injuries, according to a local activists’ committee. …

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08Apr 2024

US, UK, AUSTRALIA CONSIDER EXPANDING AUKUS PACT TO COUNTER CHINA.

Why in the news? Expansion talks of the AUKUS security pact to include Japan as a deterrent against China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. About the Expansion Talks on AUKUS Security Pact: Initiation of Discussions: The U.S., Britain, and Australia are commencing talks to expand their AUKUS security pact. Focus Areas: Discussions will revolve around “Pillar …

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08Apr 2024

CONCERN AMONG CPWD ENGINEERS AS GOVT PLANS TO CONSIDER OUTSIDERS FOR DG POST

Why in the news? Government considers allowing engineers from other services to apply for the CPWD DG post, raising concerns among CPWD engineers. Understanding Government Proposal to Amend CPWD DG Recruitment Rules: Government Proposal: The Union government plans to amend CPWD DG recruitment rules. Proposal allows engineers from other services to apply for DG post. …

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08Apr 2024

‘PRODUCING GREEN HYDROGEN IS COMMERCIALLY VIABLE, EVEN WITHOUT GOVT SUPPORT’

Why in the news? India’s first green hydrogen plant commissioned, highlighting commercial viability; Hygenco aims for three more by FY25. About the Commercial Viability of Green Hydrogen Projects: Hygenco, a Haryana-based company, commissioned India’s first green hydrogen plant for steel production in March and plans to build three more by FY25. Anshul Gupta, Co-founder of …

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08Apr 2024

CJI-LED BENCH EMPHASISES URGENT SHIFT TO SOLAR POWER IN INDIA.

Why in the news? The Supreme Court expands fundamental rights to include protection against climate change effects, emphasising legal gaps in environmental legislation. About the Legal Expansion: The Supreme Court extends the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to encompass the “right against adverse effects of climate change”. Refers to Article 48A and Clause (g) …

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08Apr 2024

OVER 73,000 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON SUVIDHA: EC

Why in the news? Suvidha portal receives 73,000+ applications for campaign-related activities during Lok Sabha elections, with Tamil Nadu leading in requests. source:pib About the Applications Received on Suvidha Portal: The Election Commission (EC) announced that its Suvidha portal has received over 73,000 applications since the declaration of the Lok Sabha election. These applications, submitted …

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08Apr 2024

UNDERSTANDING YOUTH SUICIDE IN INDIA:

A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS   Syllabus: GS 1 : Population and Associated Issues GS 2 : Government Policies and interventions Why in News? The article highlights the alarming rise in suicide rates in India, with the country recording the highest number of suicides globally. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported a staggering 1.71 lakh suicides …

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