GST Appellate Tribunal
News-GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) Launched by Finance Minister.
- Launched on – 24 September 2025.
- Launched by – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
- Tribunal Name – Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
- Structure – 1 Principal Bench (Delhi), 31 State Benches.
- Composition of each bench –
- 2 Judicial Members
- 1 Technical Member (Centre)
- 1 Technical Member (State)
- Key Feature – GSTAT e-Courts Portal (efiling.gstat.gov.in).
- Purpose – Uniform, independent appellate forum for GST disputes.
- About GST –
- GST – Single indirect tax on goods & services.
- Launched – 1 July 2017 (101st Amendment).
- Type – Destination-based tax.
- Replaced – Excise, VAT, Service tax, etc.
- Structure – CGST (Centre), SGST (State), IGST (Inter-state).
- Governing body – GST Council (FM + State FMs).
- GST Slab –
- 0% – Essentials, stationery, health insurance.
- 5% – Daily-use items, medicines, packaged food.
- 18% – Most goods & services, electronics, vehicles.
- 40% – Luxury & sin goods (cars, tobacco, aerated drinks).
49th PRAGATI Meeting
News-PM Narendra Modi Chairs 49th PRAGATI Meeting.
- Event – 49th PRAGATI meeting chaired by PM Modi.
- Date – 24 September 2025.
- Focus – Fast-tracking projects worth ₹65,000 crore across 15 States & UTs.
- Projects Reviewed – 8 major infrastructure projects in Mines, Railways, Water Resources, Industrial Corridors, and Power.
- Objective – Resolve bottlenecks, ensure swift execution, and on-time delivery of
- About PRAGATI
- Launched on – 25 March 2015.
- Full Form – Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation.
- Platform Type – ICT-based multi-modal platform.
- Initiated by – Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
World Pharmacists Day
News-World Pharmacists Day 2025 Celebrated Globally.
- Observed on – September 25 every year.
- Established by– International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in 2009.
- 2025 Theme – “Think Health, Think Pharmacist”.
- FIP Headquarters – The Netherlands.
- First FIP Founded – 25 September 1912.
- Relevance – Public health, pharmacy reforms, global healthcare delivery.
Super Typhoon Ragasa
News- Super Typhoon Ragasa Devastates South-East Asia.
- Event – Super Typhoon Ragasa hits Taiwan, Philippines, Hong Kong, and China.
- Strength – Most powerful storm of 2025, equivalent to Category 5 hurricane.
- Impact – Multiple deaths, mass evacuations, severe infrastructural damage.
- Services – Shutdown of essential services in affected areas.
- Significance – Highlights growing frequency and impact of extreme weather in South-East Asia.
MCQs
1. When was the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) launched?
A) 24 September 2025
B) 1 July 2017
C) 25 March 2015
D) 24 September 2024
Q2. When was the 49th PRAGATI meeting held?
A) 24 September 2025
B) 25 September 2025
C) 1 July 2017
D) 25 March 2015
Q3. When is World Pharmacists Day observed?
A) 25 September
B) 24 September
C) 1 July
D) 25 March
Q4. Which countries were hit by Super Typhoon Ragasa?
A) Taiwan, Philippines, Hong Kong, China
B) India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal
C) Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India
D) Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore