The GST Council reached a broad consensus on the long-awaited constitution of the GST Appellate Tribunal to resolve the rising number of disputes under the 68-month old indirect tax regime that are now clogging High Courts and other judicial fora.
What is GST Appellate Tribunal?
Composition
In 2022, over 2.25 lakh Indians renounced Indian citizenship, the highest ever since 2011, according to latest data by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Key-highlights of the data
High net worth individuals (HNIs)
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How can it impact the economy?
The favourite location
The Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, the Australian Global Talent Independent Visa, the US EB5, the Malta Permanent Residence Programme and the Greece Golden Visa Program are among the most sought-after investment programmes by Indians for residency, according to a report by residence and citizenship planning company Henley & Partners
Amid a global demand for experiential tourism, the country is structuring its plan to attract tourists to villages, for an immersive escape into the culture of rural India, while boosting employment and promoting sustainability.
Key-highlights
What is India’s Tourism sector offering?
Significance of the sector for the Economy
Government Initiatives to promote tourism
Indian industry will be able to manufacture solar modules worth 100 gigawatts (GW) annually, and help the country be a net exporter of solar power By 2026.
Key-highlights
What is Solar Energy?
Importance of Solar energy
Challenges
Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Uttham Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM)
Other Government Initiatives for Solar Energy
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The rising man-made (anthropogenic) underwater noise emissions (UNE) from ships in the Indian waters are posing a threat to the life of marine mammals like Bottlenose Dolphin, Manatees, Pilot Whale, Seal, and Sperm Whale.
Impact of noise pollution on marine life
Noise pollution in Indian Ocean
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Art & Culture (GS-I) In Srinagar, fighting seismic threats the Mughal style |
Srinagar, placed on the National Center for Seismology’s Zone-V, can be saved in case of a natural calamity by reconnecting with older methods of architecture and construction. About Uroosi
About Dhajji Diwari
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Environment (GS-III) Rhododendrons carpet Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas |
The Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas are home to more than a third of all rhododendron species found in India, according to the latest publication of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). About
Presence in India
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Economy Telangana’s Teja chilli is hot property in many nations |
The burgeoning demand for the Teja variety of red chilli, in the export market is proving to be a boon for the Khammam Agriculture Market, housing Telangana’s second largest chilli market yard. About
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Science & Technology (GS-III) Vertiplane X3 |
In the first-of-its-kind test and demonstration in Uttarakhand, the Vertiplane X3 drone carried 2 kg of anti-tuberculosis drugs, dropped the medicines at the district hospital, and returned to AIIMS with tuberculosis samples from patients in Tehri. About
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Science & Technology (GS-III) Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test |
The Chandrayaan-3 lander has successfully completed the crucial EMI-EMC (Electro - Magnetic Interference/ Electro - Magnetic Compatibility) test at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru. About
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Environment (GS-III) Centre announces list of tech for carbon credits |
The Union government has finalised a list of activities to be considered for trading of carbon credits under Article 6.2 mechanism to facilitate transfer of emerging technologies and mobilise international finance in India. The Activities
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Context:
The issue in the case of Member of Parliament of Lakshadweep constituency and his disqualification for conviction is held final? Or can it be revoked?
The Background:
The specific provisions in Indian Constitution:
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