EU Carbon Tax Shock
Why in the News? Basics about Carbon Tax and Carbon Pricing What is the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)? Why India’s Metal Exports Are Highly Exposed Cost and Compliance Impact on Indian Exporters Key Concerns Raised by India Scrap Availability and the Technology Divide Does CBAM Effectively Address Climate Change? Implications for Global Trade […]
Tobacco Tax Restructuring
Why in the News? Background → Tobacco Taxation in India Key Provisions of Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025 Revision of Excise Duties Revised Excise Duty Rates Public Health Rationale GST Restructuring and New Valuation Mechanism What was the GST Compensation Cess? Extension and Usage Final Withdrawal Additional Levies and Implementation Framework
Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
Why in the News? Basics about Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) Objectives and Strategic Vision of ECMS Key Features and Incentive Structure Highlights of the Newly Approved 22 Projects Significance for India’s Electronics Industry Background – India’s Electronics Manufacturing
Bulgaria in Eurozone
Why in the News? What is the Eurozone? Evolution and Institutional Framework of the Eurozone Eligibility and Benefits of Eurozone Membership Key Facts about Bulgaria
Climate-Resilient Agriculture
Why in the News? Basics about Climate-Resilient Agriculture Why India Needs Climate-Resilient Agriculture? Core Components and Technologies of CRA India’s Institutional and Policy Framework for CRA Global Practices in Climate-Resilient Agriculture United States Integrates CRA through the USDA Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry initiative with large-scale public investment European Union Embeds CRA within the Green Deal […]
Geminid Meteor Shower
Why in the news? Background – Meteors and Meteor Showers What is the Geminid Meteor Shower Origin and Cause of the Geminids Key Characteristics of the Geminids Scientific and Societal Significance
Preah Vihear Temple
Why in the news? Basics about Preah Vihear Temple Historical Background and Patronage Architectural Features and Artistic Significance Cultural and Political Significance
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
Why in the News? What are Big Cats? Basis about the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Objectives and Core Functions Governance Structure and Institutional Mechanisms Ecological and Conservation Significance of Big Cats Challenges in Big Cat Conservation
Hoolock Gibbon
Why in the News? Basics about Hoolock Gibbons Distribution and Habitat Key Characteristics and Behaviour Diet and Ecological Role Conservation Status and Threats
Murine Typhus
Murine typhus is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Rickettsia typhi, which is transmitted by infected fleas.