India’s Current Account surplus of 0.9% of GDP in FY21: RBI: As per data released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India has reported a current account surplus of 0.9 per cent of GDP in the Financial Year 2021 (FY21) amid the covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, it had reported current account deficit of 0.9 per […]
Guindy National Park : Ecosystem Services
Ecosystem Services: The Guindy National Park provides a number of ecosystem services to the people of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Ecosystem services are the direct and indirect contributions of ecosystems to human well-being. It is India’s eighth-smallest national park and one of the very few national parks located inside a city. It is located in the […]
UN Report On International Tourism 2021
UN Report On International Tourism: According to the report by UNCTAD and UN’s World Tourism Organisation (WTO), International tourism arrivals are set to stagnate in 2021, except in some Western markets As per report, stagnation would result into losses of $2.4 trillion. It highlights, tourism sector is not expected to rebound fully until 2023. It […]
New Tax Deducted At Source (TDS) Rule 2021
Tax Deducted At Source (TDS): A new Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) rule is coming into effect from July 1, 2021. Under the new rules, non-filer of income tax for past two financial years will be subjected to higher taxation. TDS or TCS will be charged at double rate specified in relevant provision of Income […]
Green Freight Corridor-2
Green Freight Corridor-2: Ministry of Shipping launched the maiden voyage under Green Freight Corridor-2 on June 30, 2021. Green Freight Corridor-2 is a coastal shipping service. Voyage was launched from Cochin port to Beypore and Azhikkal ports located in north Kerala. First voyage service was launched in line with ministry’s plans to improve connectivity and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 30th June 2021
Today Current Affairs: 30th June 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi : Iran’s President
Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi : Iran’s President: Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi became Iran’s president. He succeeded Hassan Rouhani. Iran’s 13th presidential elections were recently held. As per rules, the president should be a Shiite Muslim. Over 90 per cent of Iran’s population is comprised of Shiite Muslims. Raisi first came to prominence when he became the Prosecutor […]
What is Sea Snot?
Sea Snot: Turkey’s Sea of Marmara, that connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea, has witnessed the largest outbreak of ‘sea snot’. ‘Sea snot’ is marine mucilage, which floats up on the surface of the sea like a brown phlegm. This thick slimy layer of organic matter looks like a viscous, brown and foamy […]
One Nation, One Ration Card System
One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) System: The Supreme Court directed all states and Union Territories (UT) to implement the One Nation, One Ration Card (ONORC) system by 31st July 2021. The scheme allows migrant labourers covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to access food at any fair price shop with his or […]
Right To Reservation In Promotions For PwDs
Right To Reservation In Promotions For PwDs: The Supreme Court of India has recently held that persons with physical disabilities have the right to reservation in promotions also. A disabled particular person can avail the advantage of reservation for promotion even when she or he was recruited within the common class or developed the incapacity […]
