22Apr 2024

EXPERTS AND ACTIVISTS SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT’S BREED-SPECIFIC DOG BAN IN INDIA.

Why in the news? Animal rights campaigners and experts support the government’s breed-specific dog ban amid legal challenges in Indian High Courts. source:scirb About Government’s Breed-Specific Dog Ban Supported: Six High Courts in India recently addressed the Centre’s circular banning 23 breeds of “ferocious” dogs. Kerala, Madras, Rajasthan, and Calcutta stayed the circular, while Delhi …

22Apr 2024

DIRECT TAX COLLECTION SURPASSES 2023-24 TARGET, LED BY INCOME TAX.

Why in the news? Net direct tax collections exceed 2023-24 target, driven by personal income tax surge; corporate tax contribution declines. About the Growth in Tax Kitty: India’s net direct tax collections rose by 17.7% in 2023-24, reaching ₹19.58 lakh crore. This surpassed both the Budget estimates and revised estimates by 7.4% and ₹73,000 crore …

22Apr 2024

CENTRE MANDATES UNIQUE IDS FOR ORGAN DONATION TO CURB MALPRACTICE.

Why in the news? Organ donation regulation changes: Unique IDs mandated for organ transplants to prevent commercial dealings, especially involving foreign citizens. About the Unique ID for Organ Donation: NOTTO-ID Allocation: All organ transplant cases, whether from living or deceased donors, will receive a unique National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)-ID for both donor …

22Apr 2024

TWO JAPANESE NAVY HELICOPTERS CRASH IN PACIFIC; ONE DEAD, SEVEN MISSING.

Why in the news? Japanese Navy helicopters crash during training in the Pacific Ocean; one dead, seven missing. Search and rescue operations underway. About Japan Navy Helicopter Crash: Two Japanese navy helicopters, SH-60K choppers, carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during nighttime training. Defense Minister Minoru Kihara reported one …

22Apr 2024

PERU’S LEADING POTATO RESEARCH CENTRE ESTABLISHES A BRANCH IN INDIA.

Why in the news? Establishment of Peru’s International Potato Center wing in India for potato and sweetpotato research. source:scirb About the Peru’s International Potato Center to Establish India Wing: After China, Peru’s International Potato Center (CIP) plans to establish a regional centre in India, focusing on potato and sweetpotato research. The centre aims to cater …

22Apr 2024

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OIL, LNG PRICES TO SHOOT UP IF TEHRAN BLOCKS STRAIT OF HORMUZ

Why in the news? Iran-Israel conflict escalation raises concerns over potential disruptions to global oil and LNG supplies via the Strait of Hormuz. source:wordpress About the Impact on Oil and LNG Prices: If Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, oil and LNG prices are expected to surge, impacting countries like India that rely heavily on …

22Apr 2024

INSURANCE REGULATOR IRDAI ABOLISHES AGE RESTRICTION OF 65 YEARS ON HEALTH INSURANCE

Why in the news? Irdai abolishes age limit on health insurance; ITC expands food tech business to Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai. source:slideserve About the Irdai Abolishes Age Restriction on Health Insurance: Regulatory Change: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has removed the age restriction of 65 years on health insurance policies. Impact …

22Apr 2024

ISRAELI STRIKES KILL CIVILIANS; U.S. ADVANCES AID; TENSIONS ESCALATE.

Why in the news? Israeli strikes kill 18 children in Rafah; U.S. advances $26 billion aid package; tensions escalate between Israel, Iran. source:wordpress About the Israeli Airstrikes in Rafah: Overnight airstrikes in Rafah, Gaza, killed 22 people, including 18 children, according to health officials. The strikes targeted densely populated areas where many Gazans sought refuge …

22Apr 2024

EMPOWER THE GUARDIANS OF THE EARTH, DO NOT ROB THEM

Relevance: GS 1 – Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Why in the News? Unilateral decision to establish three wildlife sanctuaries in the Southern Nicobar. Impacts the indigenous peoples by depriving them of their ancestral territories. Jeopardizes the indigenous way of life …

22Apr 2024

MAGADH EMPIRE

Introduction The Later Vedic Period (900–600 BC) marked the shift from a tribal lineage-based system (Jana) to territorial states (Janapada). Janapadas engaged in conflicts for resources and political supremacy, leading to territorial expansion. Some Janapadas expanded their territories and incorporated various janas under their rule, evolving into Mahajanapadas (large empires). Mahajanapadas had either monarchical or …

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