SC Ruling on GST Compliance and Rectification

The Supreme Court of India recently made ruling regarding the Goods and Services Tax (GST). This ruling allows companies to rectify human or arithmetical errors in their tax filings without facing penalties. The decision aims to ease compliance for taxpayers ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

New Contracts for NAMIS and Light Vehicles

Recently, the Ministry of Defence of India signed contracts aimed at modernising the country’s defence capabilities. These agreements, valued at approximately ₹2,500 crore, include the procurement of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS) and around 5,000 light vehicles. The contracts were ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Light Fishing Threatens India’s Coastal Ecosystems

India’s extensive coastline is facing challenges from illegal fishing practices, particularly light fishing. This method employs high-intensity artificial lights to attract fish, causing severe ecological damage and threatening traditional fishers’ livelihoods. Despite a national ban on this practice in 2017, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Health Risks of Martian Dust for Astronauts

Recent advancements in space exploration have raised concerns about the health risks associated with Martian dust. Researchers from several prestigious institutions have identified the toxic components of Martian dust and the necessary precautions for astronauts. As NASA and the Chinese ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Reforming Central Bureau of Investigation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is undergoing scrutiny and proposed reforms. A Parliamentary panel has recommended various changes to enhance its operational efficiency and accountability. These reforms aim to address current challenges faced by the agency, including personnel shortages ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

National Guidelines on Medical Oxygen Management

Recently, the Union Health Ministry released the national guidelines on medical oxygen management and announced a national capacity building programme. The National Capacity Building Programme on Oxygen Management, led by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: March 28, 2025

11. With respect to Aurangzeb’s tomb, which of the following observations is/are correct? Like his predecessors, Aurangzeb’s grave is an open-air cenotaph with a marble screen added later by British Viceroy Lord Curzon. Aurangzeb’s grave is located in the dargah ..

Masaki Kashiwara Wins 2025 Abel Prize

The Abel Prize for mathematics was awarded to Masaki Kashiwara in 2025. The 78-year-old Japanese mathematician received this honour for his contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory. The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters recognised his work in developing ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

India BioEconomy Report

The India BioEconomy Report was released recently by the Department of Biotechnology. It revealed that, in 2024, bioeconomy was valued at over $165 billion, contributing more than 4.2% to the national GDP. The Department of Biotechnology anticipates growth to $300 ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: March 28, 2025

11. Which ministry has launched the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System? [A] Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology[B] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change[C] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare[D] Ministry of Rural Development Show Answer Correct Answer: C ..