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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 26/07/2024 ‘States have unlimited right to tax mineral-rich lands’ / ‘राज्यों को खनिज समृद्ध भूमि पर कर लगाने का असीमित अधिकार है’ Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu The Supreme Court delivered a significant 8:1 judgment affirming that State Legislatures have the power to tax mining lands and quarries, independent of the Parliament’s Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957 (MMDR Act). Case Background The case, Mineral Area Development Authority v. M/s Steel Authority of India, pending for over 25 years, was decided by an 8-1 split, with Chief Justice…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25/07/2024 India committed to FTA with the U.K., says Modi / मोदी ने कहा कि भारत यू.के. के साथ एफटीए के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है Syllabus : GS 2 : International Relations Source : The Hindu Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to finalising an FTA with the UK during talks with Foreign Secretary David Lammy. The discussions focused on enhancing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, technology security, and global collaboration, while acknowledging India’s growing global influence and economic significance. What is a Free Trade Agreement (FTA)? FTA is an agreement between the countries or regional blocks to…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 24/07/2024 FM revises personal income tax slabs / वित्त मंत्री ने व्यक्तिगत आयकर स्लैब में संशोधन किया Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revised the income tax slabs and increased standard deductions under the new tax regime to provide relief to middle-class taxpayers and promote higher disposable income. Key changes include raising the ₹3-6 lakh slab to ₹3-7 lakh and increasing deductions for salaried employees and pensioners. The tax slab of ₹3-6 lakh has been revised to ₹3-7 lakh, with the 5% tax rate unchanged. No changes were…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23/07/2024 Economy likely to grow by 7% this year Survey / इस साल अर्थव्यवस्था में 7% की वृद्धि होने की संभावना सर्वेक्षण Syllabus : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.5% to 7% in the fiscal year ending March 2025. The Economic Survey for 2023-24 highlights the need to address inequality and unemployment as policy priorities. Various Challenges discussed Challenges in the IT Sector: Slowdown in Hiring: The CEA notes a significant slowdown in IT sector hiring over the last two years. AI and Labor: He encourages…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 22/07/2024 India’s garment export woes self-inflicted report / भारत के परिधान निर्यात की समस्याएँ स्वयं ही रिपोर्ट द्वारा उत्पन्न की गई हैं Syllabus : : GS 3 : Indian Economy Source : The Hindu India’s garment exports, valued at $14.5 billion in 2023-24, are hampered by high import duties, complex procedures, and outdated regulations. Competitors like Vietnam and Bangladesh have outpaced India, with rising imports and domestic supply issues exacerbating the problem.The PLI scheme for textiles has also failed to attract investment. Current Export Performance: India’s garment exports in 2023-24 totaled $14.5 billion, a decrease from $15…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20/07/2024 Shivaji’s iconic wagh nakh on display at Satara Museum / सतारा संग्रहालय में शिवाजी की प्रतिष्ठित वाघ नख प्रदर्शित की गई Syllabus : : GS 1 : History Source : The Hindu The historic wagh nakh, a tiger claw-shaped weapon, used by Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to kill Bijapur Sultanate general Afzal Khan, is now on display at the Satara Museum. It was brought from London’s Victoria and Albert Museum to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj’s ascension, with a grand event attended by state leaders and royalty. The weapon was brought to…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 19/07/2024 Time to make climate part of green impact reports / जलवायु को हरित प्रभाव रिपोर्ट का हिस्सा बनाने का समय Syllabus : : GS 3 : Enviroment Source : The Hindu The impact of climate change on human health is escalating, with extreme weather events causing severe health and environmental consequences. Public interest litigation in India seeks to include climate change considerations in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), advocating for robust legislation to mitigate climate impacts and protect vulnerable populations. Climate Footprint and Environmental Impact Assessments A recent public interest litigation filed in the Madras High Court…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 18/07/2024 Centre asks States to ensure that queer community gets equal rights in prisons /केंद्र ने राज्यों से यह सुनिश्चित करने को कहा कि समलैंगिक समुदाय को जेलों में समान अधिकार मिलें Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu The Ministry of Home Affairs directed States/UTs to ensure LGBTQ+ equality in prisons, addressing discrimination in access to services and visitation rights. What is LGBTQ? LGBTQ is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. In use since the 1990s, the initialism, as well as some of its common variants, functions as an umbrella term…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17/07/2024 Elephant population in Kerala shows a considerable decline / केरल में हाथियों की आबादी में उल्लेखनीय गिरावट देखी गई है Syllabus : Prelims Fact Source : The Hindu A synchronised population estimation in southern states revealed a decline in Kerala’s elephant population from 1920 to 1793 in 2024, attributed to climate-induced migration. About of the news: A recent synchronised elephant population estimation across southern states revealed a decline in Kerala’s elephant count from 1920 last year to 1793 in 2024, with a density of 0.19 elephants per sq.km. The Forest Department attributed the decline to “natural…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/07/2024

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CURRENT AFFAIRS – 16/07/2024 SC to look into use of Money Bills to pass laws / सुप्रीम कोर्ट कानून पारित करने के लिए धन विधेयक के इस्तेमाल पर विचार करेगा Syllabus : GS 2: Indian Polity Source : The Hindu Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has agreed to hear petitions challenging the passage of controversial amendments via the Money Bill route in Parliament. The issue questions whether amendments, including those to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and Finance Act of 2017, bypassed the Rajya Sabha unconstitutionally. About of the news: Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud has agreed to list petitions challenging…