Special Economic Zones in India

The status of Special Economic Zones in the country was recently discussed in the Lok Sabha. The Minister of Commerce and Industry gave a written reply about SEZs. About SEZ Special Economic Zones are areas which offer tax and other ..

Earthquakes near Dams

The incidence of seismic activity near dams and the government’s preparations to tackle them were recently discussed in the Lok Sabha. Reservoir-induced Seismicity It is a type of induced seismicity- a phenomenon of earthquake triggered by large dams. When the ..

Navroz

March 20th 2020 marked the worldwide celebration of the Persian New Year by various Zoroastrian, Muslim and Bahais communities. About the Festival Navroz or Nowruz is the Iranian New Year/ the Persian New Year. It is celebrated on the Spring ..

Country by Country Report

The Director General of Income Tax (Risk Assessment) has designated the Joint Director of Income Tax (Risk Assessment) as the Income Tax Authority as given by the Income Tax Act. About CbC Report The ‘Country by Country’ report or the ..

SC on Post-based Reservation

The Supreme Court rejected pleas for exclusion of ‘creamy layer’ members of the SC and ST with respect to reservation in promotion. Karnataka Legislation The Supreme Court observed that the pleas were an attempt to challenge Karnataka’s legislation for reservation ..

March Equinox

The Spring Equinox of 2020 falls on March 20th -marking the start of astronomical spring for the Northern Hemisphere. Equinox The term equinox is derived from Latin words ‘equi’ meaning equal and ‘nox’ meaning night. It is the day when ..

Algerian Protests

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the protests in Algeria had been called off for the first time in a year. Revolution of Smiles The protests in Algeria is also called the Revolution of Smiles or the Hirak Movement. ..

Baffin Island

Scientists discovered a previously unknown fragment of an ancient continent in the Chidliak Kimberlite Province in southern parts of Baffin Island. Baffin Island Baffin Island is a part of Canada’s territory in the Arctic Ocean. It is the largest island ..

North Atlantic Craton

A recent study revealed that the North Atlantic Craton, an ancient continent fragment, was 10% more expansive than previously thought. Craton Cratons are parts of the continental crust that are billion years old. They are stable fragments that act as ..

Janata Curfew

The Prime Minister had called for a Janata Curfew to be observed on the 22nd of March throughout the nation in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19. About Janata Curfew The curfew is to be observed by the ..