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11Mar 2024

SUMMER STILL AWAY, NORTH KARNATAKA PARCHED: WATER ONCE IN 15-20 DAYS

Why in the news? North Karnataka faces severe water scarcity due to sparse rainfall, leading to extended waits for water supply and agricultural challenges. About Water Scarcity in North Karnataka: North Karnataka faces severe water scarcity due to sporadic rainfall last year, leading to a major crisis, especially in arid regions. Cities like Haveri and …

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11Mar 2024

CBDT ALERTS ASSESSEES OF FY24 TAX MISMATCHES VIA EMAIL, SMS

Why in the news? Income Tax Department alerts taxpayers of FY24 tax discrepancies via email/SMS urging correct tax computation and deposit by March 15. About Emails and SMS Notifications:  The Income Tax Department is notifying taxpayers via emails and SMS about tax mismatches for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25). Taxpayers are encouraged to rectify discrepancies by …

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11Mar 2024

MNRE TO DISCUSS SPECIALISED CYLINDERS FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE WITH STAKEHOLDERS

Why in the news? MNRE plans to address challenges in green hydrogen adoption for transport with specialised cylinders, aiming for sustainable fuel usage. MNRE organizing a meeting to discuss specialized cylinders for green hydrogen storage. Commercial vehicle manufacturers cited challenges with high-pressure cylinders. Gas cylinders classified into four types based on materials. Focus on developing …

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11Mar 2024

INDIA’S INDIGENOUS FIFTH-GEN FIGHTER JET AMCA: FEATURES, WHY IT IS IMPORTANT

Why in the news? India’s indigenous fifth-gen fighter jet AMCA, a Rs 15,000 crore project, aims to enhance defence capabilities and bolster national security. Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under DRDO will oversee the program, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) responsible for manufacturing. source:scribd Key Features of AMCA: AMCA will possess advanced stealth capabilities to evade …

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11Mar 2024

FRANCE’S PROGRESSIVE STANCE ON WOMEN’S RIGHTS

Syllabus: GS 2 :  Comparison of the Indian Constitutional Scheme with that of Other Countries. Laws, Institutions and Bodies constituted for the Protection and Betterment of these Vulnerable Sections. Source: News18 Why in the News? March 4, 2024, marks a significant milestone in French history as the country enshrines the “freedom of women to voluntarily …

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11Mar 2024

STANDING UP FOR THE VOTER

Syllabus: GS 2: Constitution of India —historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Focus: The SC The verdict addresses the controversial Electoral Bond Scheme (EBS) introduced by the Finance Act, 2017. Source:- live law The recent unanimous decision by the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, authored by Chief Justice D Y …

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11Mar 2024

INDIA’s SHGs EMERGING WORLD’s BIGGEST MICROFIN PROJECT

Relevance: GS 1 – Role of women and women’s organization Why in the News? International Women’s Day (March 8) marks a celebration of the remarkable success story of women leaders within India’s influential Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Their journey epitomizes hope and triumph, showcasing the power of determination and resilience. Through their efforts, they have demonstrated …

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11Mar 2024

Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme

@www.narendramodi.in News Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take part in the Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat program on 11th March, 2024 in New Delhi, where he will observe agricultural drone demonstrations presented by Namo Drone Didis; These demonstrations will be simultaneously conducted by Namo Drone Didis from eleven different locations across the country. …

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09Mar 2024

GENDER EQUALITY AS THE PLANK OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Relevance: GS 1 – Role of women and women’s organization GS 2 – Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes GS 3 – Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment. Why in the News? Women’s pivotal role in energy access, production, and …

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09Mar 2024

TWO KEY RTI PORTALS UNDER ‘EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE’

Why in the news? Union government’s RTI portal experiences prolonged downtime; Election Commission’s portal patched a data vulnerability, limiting payment methods. About Election Commission’s Portal: Patched a previously unreported vulnerability exposing applicants’ personal data. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in) collaborated with EC to resolve the issue. Portal also faced issues with payment gateway but …

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