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Income-Tax Bill, 2025: A Cosmetic Overhaul or Meaningful Reform?

Context: In February 2025, the Union Finance Minister introduced the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, in Parliament, aiming to replace the Income-Tax...

Wallace Line: A Window into Earth’s Biogeography

Context: Kangaroos and cockatoos are emblematic of Australia, much like tigers and orangutans are synonymous with Asia. Both continents boast...

India’s AI Ambitions: Launching an Indigenous AI Model and AISI

Context: India is set to make a significant leap in artificial intelligence (AI) with the announcement of an indigenous AI...

Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)

Context: India launched the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) on March 3, 2025, as a multi-nation alliance aimed at fostering...

Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of IAF

Context: The Empowered Committee for Capability Enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF), chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh,...

IRCTC and IRFC Achieve ‘Navratna’ Status

Context: The Government of India has conferred the prestigious ‘Navratna’ status upon two prominent public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the...

Supreme Court Ruling on Visually Impaired Candidates in Judicial Services

Context: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that visually impaired candidates cannot be disqualified from applying for judicial services....

Mineral Geopolitics

Context: The pursuit of minerals and resources has historically shaped global geopolitics, driving colonial expansion and modern international relations, with...

Delimitation: Key Issues and Considerations

Context: In a public meeting, the Minister of Home Affairs assured that no state would lose seats and that the...

SC backs Free Speech, Flags Vulgar content in Ranveer Allahabadia case 

Context: In the ongoing Ranveer Allahabadia case The Supreme Court urged the Union government to introduce limited regulations to curb...

The Miyawaki Technique: A Revolutionary Afforestation Model at Mahakumbh 2025

The Miyawaki Technique: A Revolutionary Afforestation Model at Mahakumbh 2025

Introduction – What is Miyawaki forest The Miyawaki technique, a revolutionary afforestation method developed in Japan, offers a rapid and...

Gangetic Dolphin : The Story of the Endangered Gangetic Dolphin

Gangetic Dolphin : The Story of the Endangered Gangetic Dolphin

Introduction – Guardians of the Ganga The River Ganga, often described as the lifeblood of India, nurtures countless species within...

Duty-Free Imports of US Pulses

Context: India is considering allowing duty-free imports of pulses from the United States, particularly lentils and dry peas, under a...

Species in News: Gangetic Dolphins

Context: The first comprehensive estimate of the Gangetic dolphins, the only riverine dolphins found in India, reveals a population of...

Ahmedabad Becomes India’s First City to Integrate Climate Budgeting in Municipal Finances

Context: Recently, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) became India’s first urban local body to incorporate a dedicated climate chapter within its...