Amid the announcement of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, a massive infrastructure project that would connectIndia to Europe via West Asia makes Saudi Arabia a critical partner for India in recent times.
So, let us take a look at their bilateral relations.
India-Saudi Arabia Relations:
Significance:
What are the Challenges in India Saudi Arabia Relations?
Way forward
The Finance Ministry has notified the constitution of 31 Appellate Tribunals across 28 States and eight Union Territories for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) setting the stage to resolve a growing number of taxpayer disputes with the Revenue Department.
What is GST?
Role of GST Council
About GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT):
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has launched the 'KalaignarMagalirUrimaiThittam' (Kalaignar Women's Rights Assistance Scheme), offering Rs.1000 monthly assistance to women in the state.
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This year will mark as the 115th birth anniversary of Annadurai. |
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The special session of Parliamentis going to witness the discussion on a Bill that seeks to regulate the appointment, service conditions, and office terms of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners.
About the Bill:
How does the new Bill change the 1991 Act?
Concernsassociated:
Recently, the government has launched a unified portal for agri-statistics (UPAg) that will empower stakeholders to access credible and objective data for taking informed decisions.
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The invitation for the G-20 summit in New Delhi, calling the Indian President 'President of Bharat,' sparked controversy due to political tensions and distrust across the nation.
Constitutional Perspective on Changing India's Name
Implications of Using 'Bharat' Interchangeably
Broader Implications and Impacts
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There have been several allegations of the anti-state actors' financial activities in Northeastern region of India and their impact on regional dynamics, highlighting the need for cooperation between India and Bangladesh to address these issues.
The Nature of Anti-State Actors
The Case of ULFA
Broader Implications
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To achieve global food security and 'Zero Hunger' by 2030, adopting science-based technologies like GM crops is crucial amid climate change challenges.
Need for Genetic Improvement in Crop Production
Economic Benefits of GM Crops
GM Mustard as a Solution for Edible Oil Deficit in India
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India is technologically and economically far behind China, but it can show off its capabilities in one domain: space.
ISRO's Changing Perceptions and Achievements
Evolution of India's Space Program
Geopolitical Significance of India's Space Program
International Relations (GS-II)
International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML)
India has become the 13th country authorised to certify ‘measuring and weighing instruments’ based on globally accepted standards of the Paris-based International Organisation of Legal Metrology (OIML)
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Polity and Governance (GS-II)
Arunachal launches Aadhaar-linked birth registration
Arunachal Pradesh became the second state in the Northeast after Nagaland to launch Aadhaar-linked birth registration.
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Polity and Governance (GS-II)
Goa govt. launches taxi service app
The Goa governmenthas launched a taxi service app through which people can book a cab online to travel anywhere within the coastal state.
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