Current affairs

Trends in Tax Collection

Key highlight of the Trends in Tax Collection In FY24, the contribution of direct taxes to total tax revenue reached 56.72%, the highest in 14 years. The direct tax-to-GDP ratio also hit a two-decade high of 6.64%. Personal income tax...

Hamas Top Leader Yahya Sinwar Eliminated by Israeli Forces

About HAMAS Formation: It was founded in 1987 during the First Intifada (Palestinian uprising) as an offshoot of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood. It emerged as a response to Israeli occupation in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Ideology: The group...

Hoolock Gibbon

About Hoolock Gibbon Hoolock Gibbons are the smallest and fastest of all apes, and live in tropical and subtropical forests in the southeastern part of Asia. Characteristics They are arboreal (they live in trees) and rely on dense canopy cover...

International Abhidhamma Divas

About Abhidhamma Divas It commemorates the day when Lord Buddha descended from the celestial realm (Tāvatimsa-devaloka) to Sankassiya (now Sankisa Basantapur) in Uttar Pradesh. The Asokan Elephant Pillar at Sankassiya marks this significant event. Abhidhamma: It refers to the third...

Appointment of Chief Justice of India

Appointment Procedure of CJI CJI is appointed by the President of India – Article 124 (2). The Union Law Ministry seeks the recommendation of the outgoing CJI for the appointment of the next Chief Justice of India. After receipt of...

Mangrove Forests in India, Map, Characteristics, Significance, Threat

Context: Infrastructure development activities in Mumbai and its surrounding regions are negatively impacting mangroves. About Mangroves Mangroves are an ecotone between a marine and terrestrial ecosystem. They act as natural barriers against storm surges, preventing coastal erosion and providing habitats...

Climate Change Impact on Agriculture

A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations highlights the severe impact of climate change on poor households, particularly in India. The report titled “The unjust climate. Measuring the impacts of climate change on...

The Spread of Sex Selection in India

British Colonial Policies and Female Infanticide DSS argue that British colonial policies intensified female infanticide. While this has already been well-documented, the pre-colonial practice of infanticide, especially among groups like the Rajputs, worsened under colonial rule due to land and...

Pakistan’s Other Front: Western Frontier Durand Line

The discourse surrounding India’s relations with Pakistan often overshadows critical developments in the region, particularly concerning the Durand Line, which separates Pakistan and Afghanistan. This border has significant implications for regional stability and the dynamics of various movements within Pakistan....

Does India have a shortage of containers for the swift transport of goods?

The Importance of Containers Containers are essential for transporting goods efficiently via rail, ship, and road, making them vital to global trade. The introduction of containerisation revolutionised trade by reducing transportation time and port delays, facilitating globalisation. Standardised in size...