Source- The post is based on the article “Waiting For Another Gamble” published in “The Times of India” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Indian Economy – Mobilisation of Resources Relevance- Taxation issues related to gaming industry News- The government has proposed a tax rate of 28% on gaming industry. What is the policy approach… Continue reading Waiting For Another Gamble – on taxing gambling industry
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Out of alignment – On India-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty
Source- The post is based on the article “Out of alignment” published in the “The Indian Express” on 14th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2 – Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements Relevance – Issues related to foreign investment News – Negotiations are undergoing on the India-UK bilateral investment treaty. What is the main point… Continue reading Out of alignment – On India-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty
Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper
Source: The post is based on the article “Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper” published in “The Indian Express ” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Function and responsibility of various constitutional bodies & GS-3 -Government budgeting News: The article talks about the work of India’s Finance Commissions,… Continue reading Bibek Debroy writes: Why normative recommendations of finance commissions remain on paper
Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm
Source: The post is based on the article “Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm” published in “The Indian Express ” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Issues associated with the functioning of judiciary – Supreme Court News: The Supreme Court has made a decision in the case of Sanjay… Continue reading Express View on SC order on ED chief: State’s strong arm
Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs
Source: The post is based on the article “Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs” published in The Indian Express on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 2- Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests News: This article discusses the strategic and security-focused relationship between India and France. The… Continue reading Christophe Jaffrelot writes: What the Indo-French relationship needs
How the CPI basket conceals the inflation picture
Source: The post is based on an article “How the CPI basket conceals the inflation picture” published in The Hindu on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Growth & Development, Monetary Policy Relevance: concerns associated with the calculation of CPI News The article discusses the issues present in calculating the Consumer Price Index (CPI). What are… Continue reading How the CPI basket conceals the inflation picture
Needed: Alert systems for the growing threat of humid heat
Source: The post is based on an article “Needed: Alert systems for the growing threat of humid heat” published in Live Mint on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Disaster Management Relevance: concerns over rising heat related deaths News: June was the Earth’s hottest month ever recorded. This has raised concerns over rising heat and its implications.… Continue reading Needed: Alert systems for the growing threat of humid heat
The China traps
Source– The post is based on the article “The China traps” published in the “Business Standard” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Economy Relevance: Chinese growth story and lessons for India News- There is some disconnect between how China’s position as an economic power is portrayed and its actual trajectory. What is the current economic… Continue reading The China traps
Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions
Source– The post is based on the article “Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions” published in “The Hindu” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Bilateral and regional groupings Relevance: India and Philippines relationship News-. The Foreign Ministers of India and the Philippines met at the fifth meeting of the Philippines-India Joint Commission on… Continue reading Quiet diplomacy could ease South China Sea tensions
Is it possible to have partial app bans?
Source– The post is based on the article “Is it possible to have partial app bans?” published in “The Hindu” on 13th July 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Indian Polity Relevance: Right to Internet News- Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has sought inputs on having “selective” app bans instead of internet shutdowns What is the history… Continue reading Is it possible to have partial app bans?
