GST REFORMS 2025

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GST REFORMS 2025 Why in News? On 15th August 2025, the Government of India announced a major restructuring of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), termed as “GST 2.0”. What is GST? Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a destination-based indirect tax, launched on 1 July 2017, subsuming central and state tax...

India’s proposed Export Promotion Mission (2025)

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India’s proposed Export Promotion Mission (2025) Why in News? The Government of India is set to launch a ₹20,000 crore Export Promotion Mission aimed at cushioning Indian exporters from the adverse impact of recent U.S. tariff hikes and boosting competitivenes in global markets. Context In August 20...

Govt. Extends PM E-DRIVE Plan by 2 Years Till March 2028

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Govt. Extends PM E-DRIVE Plan by 2 Years Till March 2028 Why in News? The Union Government has extended the ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme by two years for certain electric vehicle (EV) categories such as electric buses, e-ambulances, and e-trucks. New validity: Till March 2028 (earlier March 2026)...

National Biofuel Policy-2018

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National Biofuel Policy-2018 Why Is It in the News? India has begun the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol, a fuel blend containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, five years ahead of its original 2030 target. This is part of the government’s push for cleaner fuels under the National Policy on Biofuels, 2...

India's route towards hydrogen economy

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India's route towards hydrogen economy Why in News? Indian Railways has successfully tested its first hydrogen-powered train (converted from a diesel unit) at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai.The train is part of a pilot project under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and is set to run o...