India’s taxation structure has undergone significant reforms in recent times, which has resulted in broadening of the tax base. However, there are persisting challenges in generation of adequate revenue to fund public goods and social sectors. As per the Union Budget 2024-25, the Centre’s tax collection is projected at 11.78% of GDP, with direct taxes… Continue reading Redistribution of wealth and Wealth Tax in India- Explained Pointwise
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Delimitation Commission- Explained Pointwise
In the ongoing Winter session of the parliament many opposition MPs have sought assurances from the government on their commitment to implement women’s reservation by conducting caste census, and the delimitation exercise by 2029. According to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, women reservation will come into effect only after delimitation is carried out based on… Continue reading Delimitation Commission- Explained Pointwise
India Sri-Lanka Relations- Explained Pointwise
Recently the Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visited India as part of his first international trip since assuming office. The visit, which took place from December 15 to 17, 2024, focused on various key areas including economic cooperation, energy security, and regional stability. The visit has yielded significant outcomes, which aims at strengthening bilateral… Continue reading India Sri-Lanka Relations- Explained Pointwise
Inland Waterways in India- Explained Pointwise
Recently, the Central Government launched the Jalvahak scheme to boost long-haul cargo movement via inland waterways. The scheme incentivizes cargo transport on National Waterways 1 (Ganga), National Waterways 2 (Brahmaputra), and National Water Waterways 16 (Barak) and provides an opportunity for the trade interests to explore movement of cargo via waterways with positive economic value… Continue reading Inland Waterways in India- Explained Pointwise
[Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – December 2024 – 1st and 2nd week
Hello everyone. We are posting the weekly Compilation of 7 PM Daily Current Affairs Analysis for the month of December 2024 – 1st and 2nd week Click on the following link to download Download About 7 PM:- The idea behind 7 PM Daily Editorial is to give aspirants in-depth analysis of news articles from different newspapers… Continue reading [Download] 7 PM Weekly Compilation – December 2024 – 1st and 2nd week
Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024- Explained Pointwise
The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has been recently passed in the Lok Sabha. It aims to establish a unified and streamlined legal framework for Indian Railways by repealing the Indian Railway Board Act, 1905, and incorporating its provisions into the Railways Act, 1989. This initiative simplifies the legal structure governing Indian Railways while addressing emerging challenges… Continue reading Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024- Explained Pointwise
Impeachment of Judges- Explained Pointwise
The judiciary is the cornerstone of a democracy, entrusted with safeguarding constitutional values, ensuring justice, and upholding the rule of law. However, when a judge’s conduct or capacity to function in their esteemed position comes into question, the Constitution of India provides a detailed and rigorous process for their removal through impeachment. Recently, this issue… Continue reading Impeachment of Judges- Explained Pointwise
Space sector in India- Explained Pointwise
India’s space sector has achieved remarkable progress, exemplified by the recent success of Chandrayaan-3, which highlights its advancing technological capabilities. Over the next two decades, the Government of India has set ambitious goals, including the development of powerful, reusable rockets like ISRO’s upcoming Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). These advancements are critical for achieving self-reliance… Continue reading Space sector in India- Explained Pointwise
[Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2024 – 1st week
Hello everyone, We are posting a compilation of Prelims Marathon for the month of December 2024 – First week. Click on the following link to download Download About Prelims Marathon Daily Prelims Marathon is focused on UPSC Prelims 2025. Under this initiative, we post, daily 10 MCQs, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More… Continue reading [Download] Prelims Marathon Weekly Compilation – December, 2024 – 1st week
Syrian Crisis- Explained Pointwise
After nearly 15 years of civil war, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was ousted in a rapid two-week offensive. On December 8, rebel forces captured Damascus, and Assad has reportedly flown to an undisclosed location. The ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has sparked celebrations in Damascus. However, the development raises critical questions about Syria’s future… Continue reading Syrian Crisis- Explained Pointwise
