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China Launches Massive Ship to Drill Into Earth’s Mantle

December 30, 2023

China has built an enormous ocean drilling vessel called the Mengxiang to achieve humanity’s first-ever excavation into the Earth’s upper mantle. The ambitious mission could uncover clues about our planet’s inner workings and evolution. An Engineering Marvel The supersized Mengxiang ..

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Marine Energy Conversion Systems Sectional Committee

December 30, 2023

India’s national standards body, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), has established a dedicated committee to create quality norms for marine energy conversion systems. This marks a significant step in regulating and advancing ocean power. Why It Matters With India ..

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Indian Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Solar Cell Material

December 30, 2023

Indian researchers have created a novel solar harvesting material that substitutes toxic lead with greener magnesium. This marks an important breakthrough for affordable and sustainable photovoltaics. The Promise and Perils of Perovskite Perovskite solar cells have shown tremendous efficiency promises ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 29-30, 2023

December 30, 2023

1. Who has been recently elected as the presiding officer of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly? [A] Sachin Pilot[B] Bhajan Lal Sharma[C] Kalicharan Saraf[D] Vasudev Devnani Show Answer Correct Answer: D [Vasudev Devnani] Notes:Former minister and five-term BJP MLA Vasudev Devnani ..

Guyana and Venezuela Defuse Long-Standing Land Dispute

December 29, 2023

On December 15th, Guyana and Venezuela agreed to resolve their centuries-old border conflict over the Essequibo region peacefully, easing fears of potential military escalation. The Origins of the Dispute Essequibo is a sparsely populated, forested area constituting over half of ..

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The Murky Laws Around Charging for Carry Bags in India

December 29, 2023

The recent Rs 9,000 penalty on clothing brand Lifestyle for charging a customer for a paper bag highlights India’s ambiguous rules on carry bag fees. Despite some court rulings against surprise charges, confusion persists. Origin of the Problem India’s 2011 ..

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Government Adds 34 Lakh Farmers Back to PM-KISAN Scheme

December 29, 2023

The Indian government has re-enrolled 34 lakh farmers under its PM-KISAN program after numbers dropped over 20% from peak levels in 2022. This comes amidst a nationwide yatra to saturate coverage. PM-KISAN Benefits and Eligibility The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman ..

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E-Commerce Exports Handbook for MSMEs

December 29, 2023

The Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal released a comprehensive “E-Commerce Exports Handbook for MSMEs” to boost overseas shipments by small businesses using online platforms. A One-Stop Guide The handbook offers a definitive guide for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to ..

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India Warns Offshore Crypto Exchanges Flouting Regulations

December 29, 2023

India’s anti-money laundering agency, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND), has issued legal notices to 9 offshore cryptocurrency platforms violating domestic regulations. Bringing Crypto into the AML Ambit In March 2022, India mandated all Virtual Digital Asset Service Providers (VDA SPs) ..

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New Guidelines Address Concerns Over India’s E-Commerce Tax Rule

December 29, 2023

The CBDT has released detailed guidelines clarifying issues regarding Section 194-O of the Income Tax Act mandating a 1% Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) by e-commerce companies. What Does Section 194-O Require? Introduced in 2020, Section 194-O requires e-commerce operators ..

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