What’s in the news? The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 was passed by the Parliament recently. The Bill amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. The Act regulates the mining sector. For …
What is Global Minimum Tax? A global minimum tax is a proposal to impose a minimum rate of taxation on corporate income in most countries of the world by international agreement. In 2021, 136 countries and jurisdictions agreed to a …
Introduction The government has unveiled its new Foreign Trade Policy 2023 (FTP 2023) which came into force on 1 April. The previous policy, launched in 2015, had to be extended several times due to the pandemic and geo-political developments. Key …
Context The Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), with its rich biodiversity, glaciers, water resources and cultural diversity, attracts a large number of visitors from all over the world. According to NITI Aayog, as of 2018, West Bengal sees the highest inflow …
Context The three major forms of treatment for any cancer are surgery (removing the cancer), radiotherapy (delivering ionising radiation to the tumour), and systemic therapy (administering medicines that act on the tumour). Surgery and radiotherapy have been refined significantly over …
Context The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in a report flagged the “inhuman and deplorable” condition of all 46 government-run mental healthcare institutions across the country. The facilities are “illegally” keeping patients long after their recovery, in what is an …
About Jal Jeevan Mission Launched in 2019, the chief objective of the Mission is to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024 and thereby ensuring potable water supply in adequate quantity i.e. @ 55 lpcd …
About BRICS BRICS brings together five major emerging economies- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa. These 5 countries host 41% of the world population, contributing 24% of the world GDP and over 16% share in world trade. The grouping …
About Semicon India Programme In order to widen and deepen electronic manufacturing and ensure development of a robust and sustainable Semiconductor and Display ecosystem in the country, the Government of India launched the Semicon India Programme in 2021. The initiative …