Confusing consent: Context In acquitting writer-film-maker Mahmood Farooqui of the charge of rape, the Delhi High Court concluded that it could not be established without reasonable doubt whether the incident took place. What is the court’s reasoning to conclude at such decision? The court ruled that even if rape had taken place, it is doubtful… Continue reading Confusing consent:
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Large solar storm sparks global aurora on Mars:
Large solar storm sparks global aurora on Mars: An unexpected event An unexpectedly strong solar storm hit Mars in September, sparking a global aurora and doubling radiation levels on the red planet. Strangely, it occurred in conjunction with a spate of solar activity during what is usually a quiet period in the Sun’s 11-year sunspot… Continue reading Large solar storm sparks global aurora on Mars:
What is Total Return Index?:
What is Total Return Index?: How has equity mutual fund performance been measured so far in India? Majority of fund houses benchmark their equity mutual fund schemes against simple price indices which capture only the change in price of the stocks that are components of the said index. An index comprises a basket of securities… Continue reading What is Total Return Index?:
Coal is still the secret of our energy:
Coal is still the secret of our energy: Context: Demand for coal is expected to climb despite ramping up of renewable energy capacity Introduction: Despite the rapid growth in renewable energy, legacy coal plants will continue to generate thermal energy. However, most additional capacity in the country will come from renewable sources. With India’s embarking… Continue reading Coal is still the secret of our energy:
To tackle the Indian economy’s woes, create more jobs:
To tackle the Indian economy’s woes, create more jobs: What is the issue? The Indian economy’s health is not good. Economic growth decelerated to a three-year low of 5.7% in the June quarter of 2017-18. In the same quarter, the current account deficit hit a four-year high of 2.4% of gross domestic product (GDP). Industrial… Continue reading To tackle the Indian economy’s woes, create more jobs:
Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 30, 2018
Archives Q.1) The Indo-Pacific region positions itself as one of the world’s most significant geo-strategic and economic zone, replacing the emphasis erstwhile enjoyed by the Atlantic-Pacific region. Comment. Answer: Indo-Pacific is the geographical connotation of the area which covers the Eastern Coast of Africa through Indian Ocean and Western Pacific Ocean. Importance of Indo –… Continue reading Answers: Mains Marathon – UPSC Mains Current Affairs Questions – October 30, 2018
GST: competitiveness to quell power costs:
GST: competitiveness to quell power costs: Context Analysis of GST impact on power sector the Central and State Governments have always given special tax treatment to the power sector in the past. But post GST, that trend may not continue. Negative impact The GST Act has kept electricity out of its ambit while keeping the… Continue reading GST: competitiveness to quell power costs:
GST: old habits spur poor compliance:
GST: old habits spur poor compliance: Context The government had last week announced that, though the last date for filing the GSTR-3B form for August was September 20, only 55% of those ‘required to file’ had done so by September 25. What are the reasons behind half of the registered taxpayers filing their August returns?… Continue reading GST: old habits spur poor compliance:
Fewer GST slabs possible after rise in revenue:
Fewer GST slabs possible after rise in revenue: Context Bigger reforms such as lower number of slabs under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime will be considered once there is revenue neutrality. Why such reforms? To reduce compliance burden for small taxpayers. There will be space for improvement eventually, once economy becomes revenue neutral.… Continue reading Fewer GST slabs possible after rise in revenue:
Service For Swachhata:
Service For Swachhata: Context: Started on 15th August, 2014, It has been three years of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi called for an accelerated, nation-wide campaign termed Swachhata Hi Seva, from September 15 to October 2. What is the progress of Swachh Bharat Mission in three years? Rural sanitation coverage has… Continue reading Service For Swachhata:
