Government Raises ₹35,104 Crore Tax Demand Under Black Money Law
Why in News ? The Indian government raised a tax demand of ₹35,104 crore under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 over […]
IMF Raises India’s Growth Forecast to 6.4%
Why in the News ? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for FY2025-26 and FY2026-27 to 6.4%, citing easing global trade tensions, improved financial conditions, […]
Kaziranga Records Third-Highest Tiger Density Nationally
Why in the News? On Global Tiger Day, Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) was reported to have the third-highest tiger density in India after Bandipur and Corbett, with 18.65 tigers […]
Barbados Threadsnake Rediscovered After Two Decades Missing
Why in the News? The Barbados threadsnake, considered the world’s smallest-known snake, was rediscovered after nearly 20 years. This elusive species of blind snake, previously feared extinct, was spotted by […]
Rapid Melting of Turkiye’s Mount Cilo Glaciers
Why in the News ? Mountain glaciers on Cilo Mountain, the second-largest glacier zone in southeastern Turkey, are experiencing rapid melting of glaciers due to climate change impact. Experts warn […]
Eminent Economist Meghnad Desai Passes Away at 85
Why in News ? Meghnad Desai, India-born British economist and House of Lords member, passed away at 85. A renowned academic, columnist, and political thinker, Desai significantly contributed to economic […]
India’s Inequality Versus Its Gini Coefficient Ranking
Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, Issues relating to poverty and hunger. WHY IN THE NEWS? The Gini coefficient, also known as the gini index, a […]