Source: The post is based on an article “Lessons from a tax cut” published in the Business Standard on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 The Union Budgeting Relevance: Corporate Tax Collection; Ease of Doing Business News: In 2019, the government reduced the corporation tax rate to revive growth in the Indian Economy. The article… Continue reading Lessons from a tax cut
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Monkeypox & Human Folly
Source: The post is based on an article “Monkeypox & Human Folly” published in the Times of India on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Disaster Management News: Recently, over 16,000 cases of Monkeypox were reported from 75 countries. Therefore, the WHO has declared Monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Contents1 About… Continue reading Monkeypox & Human Folly
To jail or not to jail isn’t such a difficult decision
Source: The post is based on the article “To jail or not to sail isn’t such a difficult decision” published in the Live Mint on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 Important Provisions of the Constitution of India Relevance: Fundamental Rights: Right to personal liberty News: Recently, The Supreme court of India granted bail to… Continue reading To jail or not to jail isn’t such a difficult decision
Power tariff revisions and the state of DISCOMs
Source: The post is based on an article “Power tariff revisions and the state of DISCOMS” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Infrastructure: Energy Relevance: Power Sector Reforms News: According to Niti Aayog’s report 2021, most power DISCOMs in the country incur losses every year. The total loss was estimated to… Continue reading Power tariff revisions and the state of DISCOMs
The tipping point on service charges
Source: This post is based on the article “The tipping point on service charges” published in the Indian Express on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Relevance: About recent restrictions on service charge. News: Recently, the Delhi High Court stayed the operation of guidelines issued by… Continue reading The tipping point on service charges
Seeking to destroy India’s civil society
Source: This post is based on the article “Seeking to destroy India’s civil society” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Relevance: About recent restrictions on civil society organisations. News: There is a suspicion that the government… Continue reading Seeking to destroy India’s civil society
Integrating SatNets with terrestrial 5G networks: A path to global connectivity
Source: This post is based on the article “A path to global connectivity” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Awareness in the fields of IT and Space. Relevance: About integrating SatNets with terrestrial 5G networks. News: As terrestrial 5G mobile networks are being rolled out across countries, there is an interest… Continue reading Integrating SatNets with terrestrial 5G networks: A path to global connectivity
GDP growth and formal employment: Whose GDP is it anyway?
Source: This post is based on the article “Whose GDP is it anyway?” published in The Hindu on 27th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 – Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment. Relevance: About GDP growth and formal employment. News: The Government will release the first quarter’s Gross Domestic Product… Continue reading GDP growth and formal employment: Whose GDP is it anyway?
What CJI Must Prioritise
Source: The post is based on an article “What CJI Must prioritise?” published in the Times of India on 26th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 2 – Issues associated with the functioning of Judiciary Relevance: Justice News: Recently, The Supreme Court delivered a verdict, after a long period of 26 years, in a simple case. In this… Continue reading What CJI Must Prioritise
Green shift: Costs and opportunities
Source: The post is based on an article “Green shift: Costs and opportunities” published in the Business Standard on 26th July 2022. Syllabus: GS 3 Ecology and Environment; Infrastructure – Energy Relevance: Green Energy Transition Context: The single biggest long-term challenge being faced by the world today is decarbonising world energy. At present, atmospheric CO2… Continue reading Green shift: Costs and opportunities
