Impact of Corporate Tax Cuts

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance convened on February 24, 2025, to scrutinise the implications of corporate tax cuts introduced in 2019. This meeting comes as the Union Budget faces review ahead of the parliamentary session reconvening on March 10. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

EU Classifies Caffeine As Harmful

The European Union has recently classified caffeine as harmful to humans if swallowed under new chemical safety regulations. This decision has generated discussion, particularly regarding its implications for everyday caffeine consumption. Background of the Regulation The European Commission’s ruling is ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s Strategic Shift in Fertiliser Consumption

India is undergoing transformation in its fertilizer consumption strategy. This shift aims at reducing reliance on imported high-analysis fertilisers such as urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and muriate of potash (MOP). The need for this change arises from the high import ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

African-Asian Rural Development Organisation

India’s commitment to rural development has gained renewed focus through the African-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO). Recently, at an AARDO meeting, Indian officials brought into light the importance of collective vision and cooperation. They stressed the shared aspirations of communities ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

CBD COP16 to Resume in Rome

The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is resuming in Rome, Italy. This critical meeting takes place from February 25 to 27, 2025. Global leaders are under pressure to fulfil their financial and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 25, 2025

11. World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in an initiative of which ministry? [A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry[B] Ministry of Finance[C] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting[D] Ministry of Culture Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Information ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 24, 2025

11. Consider the following pairs: Nauru Island Smallest island nation in the world Maldives Lowest average elevation of any country Tuvalu One of the least visited countries in the world How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? [A] ..

Soligas and Tiger Conservation in BRT Tiger Reserve

The Soliga tribe inhabits the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. Their relationship with the tiger population is very important to conservation efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought into light their contributions during the 119th edition of Mann ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India 2024

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India 2024. This initiative enhances data accessibility for informed decision-making. It is part of the ongoing efforts to modernise the National Statistical System. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

US Designates Latin American Criminal Groups as Terrorists

Recently, the United States designated eight Latin American criminal organisations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). This decision has stirred debate regarding its implications for US foreign policy and regional stability. The groups named include Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs