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CBDT Strengthens Crypto Tax Reporting Through OECD Framework Alignment Why in the News ? The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued a comprehensive Guidance Note on crypto-asset reporting, aligning India’s tax framework with the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). The move aims to improve tax compliance, curb evasion, and enable automatic exchange of …
Read MoreNATO Ankara Summit Signals New Defence Challenges For India Syllabus: GS-2: Bilateral Groupings & Agreements, Important International Institutions Why in the News? The NATO Ankara Summit (July 7–8, 2026) adopted major commitments on collective defence, higher defence spending, support for Ukraine, and strengthening the European Defence Industrial Base (DIB). The summit has significant implications for …
Read MoreIndia Hosts Sixteenth BRICS Health Ministers Meeting In Chandigarh Why in the News ? India is hosting the 16th BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting in Chandigarh, bringing together Health Ministers and senior officials from BRICS countries to strengthen cooperation in health security, digital health, pandemic preparedness, and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Key Highlights of the 16th …
Read More130TH CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT BILL, 2025 (REMOVAL OF ‘TAINTED’ MINISTERS) Why in the News? Legislative Delay: The Union Government has reportedly deferred the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks the removal of ministers arrested for serious offences, prioritising the Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills in the Monsoon Session. Parliamentary Review: The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) …
Read MoreKudankulam Cyber Breach Highlights Critical Infrastructure Security Challenges Why in the News ? A reported cybersecurity breach involving data related to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) has raised concerns about the protection of India’s critical infrastructure amid growing strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific strategy region. Although NPCIL confirmed that no reactor or nuclear safety …
Read MoreUnited States Reports Major Cyclosporiasis Foodborne Disease Outbreak Why in the News ? The United States has reported a major outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with over 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 States. The outbreak has renewed global attention on foodborne diseases, food safety practices, surveillance of parasitic infections, and the importance of diplomatic engagement in international …
Read MoreLADAKH’S 7 COUNCILS & THE DECENTRALISATION DEBATE Why in the News? The Ladakh Administration has decided to establish Autonomous Hill Development Councils (AHDCs) in all seven districts of the Union Territory, expanding the existing system beyond Leh and Kargil. The move has reignited the debate over the distribution of political and administrative powers in Ladakh, …
Read MoreWHO FLAGS HIGH EBOLA RISK IN DRC Why in the News? WHO Assessment: World Health Organization assessed the Ebola outbreak risk in the Democratic Republic of Congo as high at national and regional levels, employing comprehensive Basel framework principles and risk governance frameworks similar to how the Basel Committee evaluates risk-weighted assets (RWA) and capital …
Read MoreINDIA HOSTS PRAGATI 2026 MULTILATERAL MILITARY EXERCISE Why in the News? Military Exercise: India commenced the multinational military exercise PRAGATI 2026 at Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, demonstrating enhanced operational capabilities following Basel III standards of risk assessment. International Participation: Armed forces from 12 friendly nations are participating in the exercise, strengthening the Basel framework …
Read MoreON THE IMPLICATIONS OF EUTHANASIA Syllabus: GS 2: Health- Government policies and interventions. Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Harish Rana v. Union of India (2026) reaffirmed the right to die with dignity under Article 21, allowing withdrawal of Clinically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration (CANH). This marks a significant evolution in India’s …
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