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SC: GST panel proposals not binding, can disrupt fiscal federalism

(Polity and Governance )

What are the important features of Indian federalism? What is ‘fiscal federalism’? Know about Article 246A of the Constitution,recent ruling of the Supreme Court in this context and its ramifications. 

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For safety of Gaganyaan crew, ISRO will simulate failure with ‘abort missions’

(Space)

What is the main purpose of the Gaganyaan mission? And recent developments related to it 

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Commitments on territorial integrity must be met :EAM

 

Ties on hold ,Delhi and Kabul trade via dubai 

(International Relations )

What are the outcomes of BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting ?and learn facts related to BRICS

 

What is the present status of bilateral trade between India and Afghanistan?major imported and exported items ,how Taliban takeover of Afghanistan impacted the trade relations,efforts made and what more needs to be done ?

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ASI shuts Aurangzeb’s tomb for five days 

(History)

Learn facts related to Aurangzeb’s tomb

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The long war 

(International Relations )

What does the two-front war in Ukraine mean for the world?how the disruptive effects of the war are now beginning to reverberate throughout the world?Response of the Global community in this context and what lies ahead ?

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An unkind state 

(Polity and Governance )

 

What is the Supreme Court’s recent action in exercising its inherent power under Article 142 of the Constitution?background , popular instances where the Supreme Court has used its power under Article 142,concerns and way ahead 

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A regressive exception 

(Women Related Issues)

What is the present status of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the “marital rape exception” ?Law on Marital Rape,Government’s Stand,Landmark Judgements,Arguments Against Criminalising Marital Rape,Arguments For Criminalising Marital Rape and conclusion

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NATO expansion & Russia

(International Relations)

 

Know about Finland and Sweden’s decision to apply for membership of NATO,Membership process,What has been their stand on the alliance over the years, what obstacles do they face, and what would their joining mean for geopolitics around Russia?Russian response and what lies ahead .

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Where the rupee is headed, and what its fall means to consumers, markets

(Economy)

Why did the rupee close at a record low of 77.72 against the dollar recently ?What will be the impact, and will exporters benefit ?What can one do to reduce the impact?What’s the impact on markets?

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Fuel Blending :new target challenges ahead

(Environment) 

Why has Centre advanced its 20% ethanol blending target by five years?What is the biofuel policy?What amendments have been made?What does advancing the blending target mean?What is the current blending status?What are the roadblocks ahead? And way ahead 

 
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