Extension of RoSCTL scheme

Ministry of Commerce and Industry recently extended the “Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)” till March 31, 2024. About RoSCTL Scheme RoSCTL scheme will be continued with the same rates as announced by Textile Ministry ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : July 16, 2022

41. Which Union Ministry implements the ‘Mission Shakti’ scheme’? [A] Ministry of Women and Child Development[B] Ministry of Defence[C] Ministry of External Affairs[D] Ministry of MSME Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Women and Child Development] Notes:Ministry of Women ..

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 16, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 16, 2022 INDIA – IIT, Madras is the best educational institute in Education Ministry’s India Rankings 2022 of Higher Educational Institutions – Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and Assam’s CM ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – July 15, 2022 [Mock Test]

41. Which of the following pairs of bird species are listed as ‘Least Concern’ on the IUCN Red List? [A] Brown fish owl, Andaman coucal, Brown shrike[B] White-naped tit, Andaman coucal, Brown shrike[C] White-naped tit, Andaman coucal, Brown fish owl[D] ..

Nepal’s first Citizenship Amendment Bill

Parliament of Nepal passed the first ever “Citizenship Amendment Bill” on July 13, 2022. Background The citizenship amendment bill was being discussed for over two years (since 2020), because it could not bring a consensus among political parties. Political parties ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Guidelines for Mission Shakti Scheme

Ministry of Women and Child Development recently released guidelines for ‘Mission Shakti’ scheme. Highlights Mission Shakti Scheme was launched by Government of India. It will be implemented for the period of 2021-22 to 2025-26. It an integrated women empowerment programme. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Lok Sabha Secretariat List of ‘Unparliamentary Words’

Lok Sabha Secretariat released a list of “unparliamentary words” on July 13, 2022. Some of the unparliamentary words include ‘Jumlajeevi, Covid spreader, Snoopgate, Baal buddhi”. It also includes expressions like “ashamed, betrayed, hypocrisy. Abuse, drama, and incompetent”. Key Facts As ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Twitter: ‘Unmentioning’ feature

The microblogging platform Twitter has rolled out “Unmentioning Feature”. This feature will allow uses to remove themselves from any conversations. About Unmentioning Feature This feature was launched amid ongoing chaos over Elon Musk’s walkout of USD 44 billion deal to ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs

ReNew: Refinance Dollar-Denominated Bonds

ReNew Energy Global plc recently refinanced its bonds worth USD 525 million, which was scheduled to get mature in 2024, from Indian non-banking financial company. Highlights The dollar-denominated bonds were refinanced with amortising project debt from Indian non-banking financial company. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

IISc-CSIR Research to inactivate SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) recently conducted an experiment to inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in collaboration with the CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology. Key Facts Researchers found the design of a new class of synthetic peptides. The peptides can ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs