Goods And Service Tax GST stands for Goods and Services Tax in India. The Indian government implemented a comprehensive, destination-based indirect tax on July 1, 2017, to replace the existing intricate system of several indirect taxes imposed by the national and state governments. GST, which […]
Pakistan passes Bill to meet FATF demands Context : The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s “grey list” is a list of nations that have been identified as having a high risk of money laundering and terrorism funding. On Friday, the Pakistani Senate approved a bill […]
NHA extends digital health incentive scheme till Dec. 31 Context The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)’s Digital Health Incentives Scheme (DHIS) will now run through December 31, according to an announcement made by the National Health Authority (NHA) on Friday. What is Ayushman Bharat Digital […]
LS conducts business even as the Opposition continues to protest Context Rajnath Singh, the minister of defence who proposed the Inter-Services Organizations (Command, Control and Discipline) Bill, 2023 for discussion and approval, asked the chair to let him speak from a different seat because he […]
Assam’s Manas Tiger Reserve 63% short of sanctioned staff, Environment Minister told Context Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve in western Assam are moving from a low to high tiger density area, according to the All India Tiger Estimation 2022 published in July. However, the […]
‘Kalbelia’ dance showcased in National Folk and Tribal Art Festival What do we know about the Kalbelia tribes? The Kalbelia are a snake-taming tribe from Rajasthan, India’s Thar Desert. Men and women both participate in the dance, which is an essential component of their culture. […]
eSanjeevani Context: The Union Health Minister recently revealed that the Centre’s telemedicine application, eSanjeevani, has witnessed an astounding 14,17,81,384 teleconsultations. What is E-Sanjeevani? e-Sanjeevani comprises of two vital components: eSanjeevani AB-HWC (Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres) and eSanjeevani OPD (out-patient department). It fosters seamless […]
Balancing Deterrence and the Nuclear Taboo: Lessons from History and Emerging Challenges. Introduction: On the clear morning of August 6, 1945, a pivotal moment in history unfolded as the Enola Gay soared over Hiroshima, unleashing a devastating 15kt uranium bomb that obliterated the city center. […]
GST Council’s Rethink on Gaming Bets Taxation Context: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s recent reconsideration of gaming bets taxation has stirred controversy, raising concerns about uncertainty in the industry. Initially, the Council proposed a 28% GST on the face value of bets in […]
