Political parties in Sikkim, including the ruling party, have been protesting against the Supreme Court’s observation that ‘Sikkimese Nepalis were immigrants’ while allowing exemption from income tax to all ‘old settlers ‘ cutting across ethnic lines.
Sikkimese women who had the benefit of the exemption were deprived of the same with effect from April 1, 2008, as of IT Act of 1961. |
There are three types of residents in Sikkim namely;
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What does the Section 10 (26AAA) say?
Section 10 (26AAA) was inserted into the IT Act, 1961 by the Finance Act, 2008 with retrospective effect from April 1, 1990, the date on which the IT Act was made applicable in Sikkim. |
Sikkim and inclusion in India:
According to a new report, Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest can directly influence temperatures in Tibet, which is more than 15,000 kilometres away from the tropical biome.
Tipping points are thresholds that, if crossed, cause significant changes in a specific region of the Earth system that may be irreversible. |
Tibet and its geographic significance:
World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year on 2 February to raise awareness about wetlands.
World Wetlands Day is the ideal time to increase people’s understanding of these critically important ecosystems. |
What are Wetlands?
The Ramsar Convention:
What is Montreux Record?
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Wetlands in India:
The largest wetland in India is the Sunderbans. Sunderban Wetland is also a part of the largest mangrove forest in the world. |
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated the process of acquiring a Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA), which is to be manufactured in the country under the 'Make in India' initiative.
About the initiative:
Request for Information (RFI): An RFI (request for information) is a formal process for gathering information from potential suppliers of a good or service. RFIs are intended to be written by customers and sent to potential suppliers. |
Significance under Make in India:
International Relations Paris Club |
The Paris Club, an informal group of creditor nations, will provide financial assurances to the International Monetary Fund on Sri Lanka’s debt. About:
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Polity and Governance Budget boost for Tribes
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The Union Budget 2023-24 has issued funds for welfare of Tribals which is in line with the Odhisha’s scheme. About:
PVTGs in India:
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Environment Rare bird species at Renuka Ji wildlife sanctuary |
Two new feathery visitors, Baikal Teal and Orange-Bellied leafbird, have been sighted at Renuka Ji wildlife sanctuary during this winter migratory bird season. About:
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Environment Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site (BHS) |
Yaya Tso, known as birds' paradise for its beautiful lake has been proposed as Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site (BHS). About:
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Economy Follow on Public Offer (FPO) |
Under FPO, a company that is already listed on a stock exchange, issues new shares to existing investors or shareholders. About:
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Science and Technology Dar es Salaam Declaration
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The inaugural countries leading the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children together with community representatives, UN agencies, stakeholders and partners gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on February 1st, 2023, to discuss our progress and our plans to end AIDS in Children by 2030. About: To achieve the goal of ending AIDS in children, the declaration calls to intentionally strengthen, coordinate and resource robust national programs by:
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Need for transition:
Budget’s proposal for green energy:
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