Context: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said his government would ensure that famed Pashmina shawls were not considered in the higher slabs of Goods and Services Tax (GST) . Pashmina
Pashmina
Conduct of Election Rules, 1961
Context: Recently, the Government of India had amended Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which denied access to public some electronic records of elections, like footage of CCTV cameras and recordings of webcasting. Key Highlights: About Conduct of Election Rules, 1961: Important characteristics of the rules: Recent amendments: Reason for Amendment:
About Conduct of Election Rules, 1961:
Important characteristics of the rules: Recent amendments: Reason for Amendment:
1. GST Review on Life, Health Insurance
Context: The GST Council defered reviewing life and health insurance premium in view of a Group of Ministers discussion on it. Key Highlights: Gene Therapy Gene therapy is a medical technique that treats or prevents disease by altering a person’s genes. It is an alternative to drugs or surgery. It’s often used to treat rare genetic diseases, but is also being studied for common diseases like cancer and degenerative diseases. Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (LRSAMs) Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (LRSAMs) are advanced missiles that are launched from the ground in order to destroy enemy aircraft and missiles at long distances. They are basically used to protect important targets like cities, military bases, and naval vessels. Also Read: Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Council Formation
Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (LRSAMs)
Long Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (LRSAMs) are advanced missiles that are launched from the ground in order to destroy enemy aircraft and missiles at long distances. They are basically used to protect important targets like cities, military bases, and naval vessels.
Gene Therapy
Gene therapy is a medical technique that treats or prevents disease by altering a person’s genes. It is an alternative to drugs or surgery. It’s often used to treat rare genetic diseases, but is also being studied for common diseases like cancer and degenerative diseases.
India and Sweden on Green Technology
Context: Swedish Officials Advocated for Increased Cooperation in Innovation and Green Technology with India. Key Highlights: Green Energy
Green Energy
1. Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
Context: Donald Trump said Saturday that the Panama Canal is charging “exorbitant prices and rates of passage” on US naval and merchant ships, and he demanded that fees be lowered or else Panama should return the canal to the US. Panama Canal