Context: The government is setting up a system to verify that only taxes paid on materials used (input duties) are refunded under the RoDTEP scheme. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme Features of RoDTEP Scheme RoDTEP Benefits The post Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme appeared first on Legacy IAS Academy ..read more

Context: The V-Dem Institute, based in Gothenburg, released its 2024 Democracy Report, asserting that India’s status had declined from an “electoral autocracy” in 2018 to “one of the worst autocracies.” The report noted a deterioration in nearly all democratic elements in more countries than those showing improvement, specifically highlighting freedom of expression, fair elections, and freedom of […] The post The Democratic Status of India under Scanner appeared first on Legacy IAS Academy ..read more

Context: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), initiated by the Indian government in 2019, aimed to reduce atmospheric Particulate Matter (PM) levels by 20-30% by 2024, based on 2017 levels. This target was later revised to a 40% reduction by 2026. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change allocated ₹10,422.73 crore to facilitate this initiative. Despite proactive […] The post On the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) appeared first on Legacy IAS Academy ..read more

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CONTENTS Young Voters Show Reluctance in Participation Ahead of 18th Lok Sabha Elections Context: As India prepares for the 18th Lok Sabha elections, a worrisome trend has emerged: the reluctance of the country’s youngest eligible voters to participate. Relevance: GS II: Polity and Governance Dimensions of the Article: What Causes the Reluctance of India’s Youngest […] The post Current Affairs 25 April 2024 appeared first on Legacy IAS Academy ..read more

CONTENTS RoDTEP Scheme Context: The government is setting up a system to verify that only taxes paid on materials used (input duties) are refunded under the RoDTEP scheme. Relevance: GS-III: Indian Economy (Growth and Development of Indian Economy, Taxation) Dimensions of the Article: Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme Features of RoDTEP […] The post PIB Summaries 25 April 2024 appeared first on Legacy IAS Academy ..read more

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Context: While releasing its election manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a prominent political party promised to expand its Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance scheme to cover senior citizens. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) Key Features of AB-PMJAY Need for Ayushman Bharat for […] The post Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana appeared first on Legacy IAS Academy ..read more

Context: Amid India’s General Elections 2024, there’s renewed attention on past electoral reforms, ranging from the establishment of the Election Commission to the introduction of Electronic Voting Machines and recent modifications in the appointment procedure for election commissioners. These reforms signify the ongoing evolution and strengthening of India’s electoral system, embodying the spirit of democratic […] The post India’s General Elections 2024  appeared first on Legacy IAS Academy ..read more