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26-June-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

WILL THE AGNIPATH SCHEME BE REVAMPED?  TOPIC: (GS2) POLITY AND GOVERNANCE – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS  The Agnipath scheme, announced on June 14, 2022, replaced the permanent recruitment process for soldiers, sailors, and airmen in the Indian Armed Forces. Recruits called Agniveers serve for four years, after which up to 25% may be retained permanently.  Key

25-June-2024-Editorial

53RD MEETING OF THE GST COUNCIL  The 53rd meeting of the GST Council introduced several measures aimed at easing compliance for small businesses and providing tax exemptions on various services. These changes are expected to benefit a broad range of stakeholders, from students to manufacturers, and signal potential shifts in the GST framework.  Key Decisions: 

25-June-2024-Special-Article

HEATWAVES AS NOTIFIED DISASTERS  India's recent heatwave crisis has sparked a debate about officially recognizing heatwaves as notified disasters under the Disaster Management (DM) Act of 2005.   This recognition would ensure more focused resources and actions to tackle the devastating impacts of heatwaves, which are periods of abnormally high temperatures occurring during the summer season.