Category: GS Three

MSME CRITERIA REVISION

Revised MSME Classification (Effective April 1) Key Changes in MSME Classification Micro Enterprises: Investment Limit: Increased from ₹ 1 crore to ₹2.5 crore. Turnover Limit: Increased from ₹5 crore to ₹ 10 crore. Small Enterprises: Investment Limit: Increased from ₹10

Continue Reading →

TAVASYA, THE FOURTH KRIVAK-CLASS STEALTH FRIGATE

Tavasya, the fourth Krivak-class Stealth frigate, launched into water. Krivak-Class Stealth Frigate “Tavasya” Tavasya, the last of the four follow-on Krivak-class stealth frigates, was launched at Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL). Constructed under technology transfer from Russia. Significance A milestone in

Continue Reading →

ADITYA-L1 MISSION

Aditya-L1 Mission: India’s first solar mission dedicated to studying the Sun. Launched by ISRO, with the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload developed by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru. Observation – Flareless Coronal Mass Ejection (CME): Scientists observed

Continue Reading →

SIPRI REPORT ON GLOBAL ARMS TRADE (2020-24)

India’s share of global arms imports fell to 8.3% (2020-24). India is the 2nd-largest arms importer after Ukraine. SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) report highlights global arms trade trends. Key Findings of the Report India’s Arms Trade Trends India’s

Continue Reading →

IQAIR’S 2024 WORLD AIR QUALITY REPORT

IQAir released its 7th annual World Air Quality Report (2024).  Analyzed data from 40,000+ air quality monitoring stations in 8,954 locations across 138 countries, territories, and regions. Key Findings Only 17% of global cities meet WHO air pollution guidelines. Seven

Continue Reading →

MADHAV NATIONAL PARK

Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh has been officially declared as India’s 58th Tiger Reserve. Declared on: March 9, 2025 Location: Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh Announced by: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Madhya Pradesh’s Status: Now has 9 tiger reserves,

Continue Reading →

SELA TUNNEL: INDIA’S HIGHEST TWIN-LANE TUNNEL

Location: West Kameng district, Arunachal Pradesh Altitude: 13,000 feet Inaugurated by: PM Narendra Modi on March 9, 2024 Significance: Enhances year-round connectivity to Tawang Key Benefits Improved Connectivity: Facilitates smooth movement for tourists, locals, and military convoys. Travel Efficiency: Reduces

Continue Reading →

GST COUNCIL

What is the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council? Established under the Constitutional (122nd Amendment) Act, 2016. Came into existence on September 8, 2016, after the President’s assent. A constitutional body that decides GST-related matters and provides recommendations to the

Continue Reading →