22-April-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs
NET DIRECT TAX COLLECTIONS EXCEED 2023-24 TARGET TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU In 2023-24, India's net direct tax collections increased by 17.7% to ₹19.58 lakh crore. This growth
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NET DIRECT TAX COLLECTIONS EXCEED 2023-24 TARGET TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY – SOURCE: THE HINDU In 2023-24, India's net direct tax collections increased by 17.7% to ₹19.58 lakh crore. This growth
INDIA ALLOWS 'REVOCATION ORDER' FOR GOANS WITH PORTUGUESE CITIZENSHIP TO APPLY FOR OCI CARDS Recently, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a memorandum leading to the revocation of passports
HOW ARE HYDROCARBONS EXTRACTED FROM UNDER THE GROUND? The two Industrial Revolutions were ignited by human’s breakthrough in extracting hydrocarbons. These substances fuelled large engines, resulting in the pollution of
A LESSON FROM TAIWAN IN QUAKE RESILIENCE TOPIC: (GS3) DISASTER MANAGEMENT– SOURCE: THE HINDU Recent seismic activity in Taiwan offers valuable lessons for enhancing earthquake resilience, showcasing proactive measures that
GLOBAL FOREST WATCH Global Forest Watch (GFW) provides crucial insights into global forest cover changes, emphasizing the environmental impact and regional trends. The latest data highlights significant tree cover loss
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently convened a meeting involving all seven national commissions to address the protection of vulnerable sections' rights. The seven bodies
INSURING THE FUTURE TOPIC: (GS3) SOCIAL ISSUES – SOURCE: THE HINDU The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has instructed insurance companies to extend health insurance coverage to
MULTILATERAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) are vital international financial institutions established to provide funding and expertise for economic and social development projects in developing countries. They play a
MARINE CLOUD BRIGHTENING Marine Cloud Brightening (MCB) is a geoengineering technique currently being tested by scientists to address climate change. It involves the injection of tiny saltwater particles into marine
RESERVATION FOR MUSLIMS IN ANDHRA PRADESH Religion-based reservation in India has been a topic of debate, particularly in states like Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, where quotas for Muslims have been
SWACHH BHARAT MISSION The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is a significant initiative launched by the Indian government to achieve the goal of a Clean India by addressing sanitation issues in
ONLY 16% OF INDIAN STEM FACULTY MEMBERS ARE WOMEN In recent years, there has been growing concern about the significant gender gap in Indian STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math)