New Tobacco Tax Regime To Begin February
Why in the News? The Union Finance Ministry has notified a revised tobacco taxation framework, effective February 1, ending the GST compensation cess, revising GST slabs, and introducing a new […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Limits Of Cruelty Allegations
Why in the News? The Supreme Court ruled that mere financial or monetary dominance of a husband over his wife does not amount to cruelty under criminal law unless accompanied […]
Andhra Pradesh Revises Prohibited Land Registration Rules
Why in the News? The Andhra Pradesh government has removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, aiming to protect farmers’ rights, […]
Ancient Marathi Texts Affirm Savannas’ Ecological Antiquity
Why in News? A new study published in People and Nature uses medieval Marathi literature and oral traditions to show that savannas in western Maharashtra are ancient ecosystems, not degraded […]
E-Bill Platform Digitises Fertiliser Subsidy Governance
Why in the News? The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has launched an E-Bill System to digitally process fertiliser subsidies worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore, aiming to enhance transparency, […]
Bulgaria Joins Eurozone, Adopts Euro Currency Officially
Why in the News? On January 1, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st member of the eurozone. The move marks a major milestone in Bulgaria’s EU integration, with […]
Why Phasing Out Fossil Fuels Remains Elusive
Syllabus: GS-2: Issues Relating to Development, Growth & Development, Renewable Energy, Environmental Pollution & Degradation Why in the News? The global debate on phasing out fossil fuels resurfaced after COP30 […]
Between India and the EU: A Carbon Gap and the FTA Bridge
Syllabus GS 2 ● India-EU ● Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Why in the News The article highlights how India’s election regulations lag behind digital campaigning realities. Using the Bihar Assembly […]