Must ReadHigher ethanol blended petrol between 22-30% exempted from central excise duty
The central government has exempted petrol blended with 22% to 30% ethanol from central excise duty to promote biofuel adoption. This follows the [Bureau of Indian Standards] notifying fuel standards for these higher blends, setting the stage for their future commercial rollout after the successful achievement of the 20% ethanol blending target under the [Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme].
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Must ReadHomemakers are ‘nation builders’, their work worth at least ₹30,000 a month: Supreme Court
The [Supreme Court of India] has ruled that homemakers are 'nation builders' and their unpaid domestic work must be monetized at a minimum of ₹30,000 per month when calculating compensation for road accident deaths. This landmark judgment introduces a separate 'domestic care' head of compensation, mandates a 10% increase every three years, and directs the [Motor Accidents Claim Tribunal] to resolve such claims usually within a year.
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Must ReadIndia, UAE move to expand strategic crude reserves; Abu Dhabi-linked oil storage may rise to 30 mln barrels
India and the [United Arab Emirates (UAE)] are advancing plans to significantly expand their strategic petroleum reserve collaboration. The proposal involves increasing UAE-linked crude oil storage in India from 5.8 million barrels to 30 million barrels and exploring new commercial and strategic storage models.
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Must ReadEAC-PM recommends targeted splitting of seats for delimitation, shows model allowing 50% rise for all large States
The [Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister] (EAC-PM) has proposed a new model for the upcoming **delimitation** exercise, suggesting a 'targeted' splitting of large [Lok Sabha] constituencies based on multi-factor criteria rather than a uniform approach. This model aims to maintain the current proportion of seats among major states while expanding the total [Lok Sabha] size to 824 seats, addressing concerns about southern states losing representation due to lower population growth.
Read on The HinduDive Into Study NotesZojila tunnel breakthrough: Why the project is crucial for India’s defence
The final blast connecting the two ends of the under-construction Zojila tunnel has been completed, marking a 'breakthrough' in the excavation phase. Once operational, the 14.15 km tunnel will bypass the treacherous Zojila pass, ensuring all-weather connectivity to the strategically vital Union Territory of Ladakh, significantly enhancing military logistics and civilian mobility.
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