Introduction: Three years ago, the Centre and the States of the Union of India struck a grand bargain resulting in the launch of the unified Goods and Services Tax (GST) era. About Goods and Services Tax (GST) Goods and Services …
About Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna in the Ramanagara district of Karnataka. This traditional craft is protected as a geographical indication (GI) under the World Trade …
Background Almost every cell in our body contains our DNA. On average, about 99.9 per cent of the DNA between two humans is the same. The remaining percentage is what makes us unique (the only exceptions being multiple individuals from …
Context The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the influence of technology in our lives which is evident from Buying or selling anything online. Getting quality access to healthcare, government services and education online. Payment gateways enable us to make cashless transactions. …
Growth of the space industry Decline in price The price tag for reaching low Earth orbit has declined by a factor of 20 in a decade which enhances human space travel possibilities by leveraging new commercial capabilities. NASA’s space shuttle …
What’s in the news? Citing the prevalence of mental health issues and the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 crisis, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has said it will launch a toll-free helpline- Kiran- to enable access to mental health …
Recently, the union minister announced the setting up of a National Recruitment Agency which will conduct an online Common Eligibility Test for shortlisting candidates for the majority of central government jobs twice a year. The multiple recruitment examinations are a …
With more and more insurgent groups from the Northeast joining peace talks with the Government of India, the region has been witnessing a drastic decline in insurgency in the last five years. Home Ministry data from 2019 shows that insurgency …
Context: Many American, Japanese, and South Korean companies based in China have initiated discussions with the Indian government to relocate their plants to India. This article analyses the challenges that lie before Indian manufacturing industries in serving as an alternate …